Pet Sitter & Dog Walker (Part-Time, Flexible Hours)

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

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.