Pet Sitter & Dog Walker

Pets Are Family Pet Sitting Services LLC; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Mileage reimbursement

On-the-job training

Referral program

Job summary

Pets Are Family Pet Sitting Services LLC is seeking caregivers to provide in-home pet care for dogs, cats and other animals with flexible hours and weekend availability. The role offers hourly pay and opportunities for higher start pay based on experience.

Ideal candidates will commit to 2+ weekends per month, pass a background check, and own a reliable car and smartphone. Training is provided and leadership paths exist within the company.

Qualifications

• Loves animals and cares for their welfare.
• Able to walk dogs, feed pets, and monitor health.
• Excellent communication with clients and supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Care for cats and dogs and other animals as assigned.
• Provide visits per schedule: mornings, middays, evenings; weekends.
• Document activities and report concerns to supervisor and guardians.
• Maintain reliable transportation and safety during visits.

Skills

Pet care experience

Communication skills

Reliability

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Love working in pet care but want more hours and responsibility? Then we're looking for you! We are especially interested in hiring those who have previous experience in the pet care field and will consider previous experience to offer a higher starting pay! Our ideal candidate is looking to work up to 30-35 hours a week caring for cats and dogs (and other types of animals too!) and wants to advance into leadership roles within the company. See details below!

You are highly encouraged to read through our website at www.petsarefamilypetsitting.com to understand our care philosophy. We have a high regard for relationships and hospitality through our work.

Pets Are Family Pet Sitting Services LLC is growing quickly thanks to our 5-star reviews from happy clients, great pay and for compassionate adults who are passionate about working with animals and want to work in a collaborative environment. If you're a life-long animal lover and have a heart for serving in your community, this may be a great fit for you! Our team works closely with our clients to provide reliable, timely, loving care to their dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, pocket pets, and reptiles.

What You'll Love

• flexible hours - we work with you so you can work with us!
• Joyful work- dog walks and cat cuddles- yes, it's that great!
• Support pet parents while they're at work and/or on travel
• Work that doesn't even feel like work- let's be honest

Please note:

We will be accepting applications until we find the right staff, so if you are viewing this posting weeks after it's been published, please contact us as we may still need more staff members!

Additional Information

• Available at minimum Wednesday through Sundays.
• Visits for dogs are minimally three times a day- Mornings, midday walks, and evening visits
• Visit times for cats are either once or twice daily (one AM visit and one PM visit) for either a 15 or 30-minute visit.

Requirements For This Position

• You love working with animals and are passionate about their welfare!
• You love both cats and dogs! You are comfortable feeding, walking, and playing with pets according to their individual needs. You are able to monitor the behavior and health of the pets and report any concerns to the supervisor.
• You can make a 6 month commitment to working for the company. Clients who travel regularly prefer to have a relationship the same sitter or combination of two sitters.
• You have consistent availability and are available to work at least 2 weekends a month.
• You are able to work at least 2 of the 3 major winter holidays: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve & Day, New Year's Eve & New Year's Day (Don't worry! You'll be able to have a holiday too, and you'll be paid more per visit during this time.)
• You have strong communication skills (both orally and in writing) and you have the ability to provide exceptional customer service to our pets' guardians by promptly addressing any questions or concerns.
• You can document daily activities and report any unusual behavior or incidents to both the company and the pets' guardians.
• You have a reliable car and live in or very close (within 5 miles) to the community where you will work.
• You have a reliable smartphone that can support our company's software and takes clear photos.
• You can pass a criminal /vehicle background check.
• You are at least 18 years of age and a high school graduate.

Hours/Pay:

Fully trained and certified Pet Sitters & Dog Walkers are paid hourly which averages $22-25/hr. plus tips and holiday bonus pay per visit. Employees receive ongoing, paid professional development and training. Candidates with documented prior experience and Fear Free Certification are eligible for higher pay and additional benefits.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Pets Are Family hires employees (W-2), not independent contractors (1099).

Job Type:

Part-time

Benefits

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Mileage reimbursement
• On-the-job training
• Referral program

Experience

• Large dog handling: 1 year (Preferred)
• Cat care (preferred)

Shift Availability

• Morning Shift (Required)
• Evening Shift (Required)
• Weekend Shift (Required)

Ability To Commute

• Alexandria, VA 22315 (Required)