Pet Sitter & Dog Walker — Flexible Hours

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

Job summary

Passionately Pets is seeking reliable pet sitters and dog walkers in the Northern VA area. In-home visits provide outdoor activity, exercise and care for dogs, cats and other companion animals.

Responsibilities include visiting client homes, walking and feeding pets, and ensuring water and safety. Candidates should be local, have transportation, a smartphone and be comfortable with animals of all sizes.

Qualifications

• Must have your own reliable transportation to perform duties
• Must have your own reliable smartphone 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 be able to self-manage
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be compassionate about animals
• Must be comfortable working 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 6 month commitment, longer preferred
• Must pass criminal background check

Responsibilities

• Work weekdays, 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 (usually 15-30 minutes)
• Act as primary caregiver for pets while owners are away
• Walk pets as requested
• Feed pets as requested
• Provide litter box and/or cage cleanup as required
• Check pets have ample, clean water 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

Job description

Passionately Pets is seeking reliable pet sitters and dog walkers in the Northern VA area. In-home visits provide outdoor activity, exercise and care for dogs, cats and other companion animals.

Responsibilities include visiting client homes, walking and feeding pets, and ensuring water and safety. Candidates should be local, have transportation, a smartphone and be comfortable with animals of all sizes.