Pet Sitter

Hireology; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Passionately Pets is hiring exceptional pet sitters and dog walkers to join our in‑home care team in the Del Ray, Old Town Alexandria, West End areas. You will visit clients' homes to care for dogs, cats and other companion animals, with hours that fit your schedule.

Compensation is $24–$28 per hour, plus tips, paid per visit. Must have reliable transportation and a smartphone, and be able to work weekdays, weekends and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have your own, reliable mode of transportation
• Must have your own reliable Smart Phone with internet access and data plan
• Must be extremely detail oriented
• Able to follow detailed instructions
• Must be compassionate about animals
• Must feel comfortable working with and interacting with both small and large animals
• Must be able to self-manage and be timely and punctual
• Must be able to pass criminal background check

Responsibilities

• Workweekdays, weekends and holidays, as visits vary based on client needs
• Enter the homes of clients and visit with their pets for varying lengths of time
• Act as primary caregivers for pets while owners are away
• Walk pets as requested
• Feed pets as requested
• Provide litterbox/cage cleanup as required
• Check that pets have ample, clean water supply and refill as necessary
• Patrol homes for accidents or damage caused by pets when owners are away
• Clean any accidents or damage discovered in clients' homes
• Communicate with Management

Skills

Reliable transportation

Smartphone with internet

Detail oriented

Follow detailed instructions

Compassionate about animals

Comfortable with animals

Self-management

Punctual

Job description

Are you seeking a job you really enjoy? One that gets you out of the office and into the fresh air? Do you love dogs and other pets? Then, joining the Passionately Pets Team may be the right job for you!

Passionately Pets, a local In-Home Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Company, is currently hiring exceptional pet sitters anddog walkersto join our wonderfulteam. This position isfun and rewarding as you get to enjoy the outdoors, get exercise and be loved by amazing local dogs, cats and other companion animals!

Pet SitterResponsibilities:

• Workweekdays, weekends and holidays, as visits vary based on client needs
• Enterthe homes of clients and visit with their pets for varying lengths of time (usually 15- 30 minutes each)
• Act as primary care givers for pets while their owners are away
• Walk pets as requested
• Feedpets as requested
• Provide appropriate litterbox and/or cage clean up as required
• Check that pets have ample, clean water supply and refill as necessary
• Patrol homes for accidents ordamage caused by pets in the absence of their owners
• Clean any accidents or damage discovered in homes of our clients
• Communicate with Management

Pet Sitter Requirements and Qualifications:

• NorthernVA residence within 5 miles of 22301 is preferred
• Must have your own, reliable mode of transportation to perform the duties and responsibilities associated with this role
• Must have your own reliable Smart Phone with internet access and data plan
• Must be extremely detail oriented
• Able to follow detailed instructions
• Must be responsible, reliable, and dependable
• Must be timely and punctual
• Must beable toself-manage
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skillsMust be compassionate about animals
• Must feel comfortable working withand interacting with both small and large animals
• Must be willing to walk and drive in all weather conditions
• Must be able to make at least a 6month commitment, however longer is preferred
• Must be able to passcriminalbackground check

Set your own hours, while staying active. Compensation is $24-28/hour plus tips, paid on a per visit basis.

Visits are performed in Del Ray, Old Town Alexandria, West End: Duke Street Corridor and South Arlington: Shirlington, Fairlington, National Landing, Columbia Pike.

LBGTQ and POC encouraged to apply.

This is a Part Time SUPPLEMENTAL INCOME position.