Pet Sitter & Dog Walker

Pets Are Family Pet Sitting; 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 is seeking compassionate part-time pet sitters to care for dogs and cats in the Alexandria area. You’ll provide walks, visits, feeds, and enrichment, building strong relationships with clients and their pets.

Prior experience is valued, and higher pay can be offered for Fear Free certification or extensive pet-care background. We require reliable transportation, a smartphone, and the ability to pass a background check.

Qualifications

• Passion for animals and welfare.
• Willing to commit at least 6 months and weekend availability.
• Must be 18+ years old and a high school graduate.
• Reliable vehicle and within 5 miles of Alexandria, VA.
• Able to obtain criminal/vehicle background check.

Responsibilities

• Care for dogs and cats according to individual needs.
• Provide reliable, timely, loving care to pets.
• Monitor pet health and behavior; report concerns to supervisor.
• Document daily activities and incidents.

Skills

Dog handling

Cat care

Communication skills

Reliability

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Smartphone

Company software

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!

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.

Our ideal candidate has previous experience walking dogs and care for cats professionally, has an understanding of canine and feline body language, and is interested in working with dogs & cats that are reactive or may behavioral challenges. Previous experience using Time to Pet is a plus but not required. Fear Free certification is a plus but not required. 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.

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. with 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)