Pet Sitter - Old Town

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

Job summary

Passionately Pets is seeking enthusiastic pet sitters and dog walkers to join our local in-home care team in the Northern VA area. You will visit clients’ homes to care for dogs, cats and other companion animals, providing walks, feeding, water checks and safety monitoring.

The role offers flexible, part-time hours and the chance to enjoy outdoor activity while earning extra income. A reliable mode of transportation, a smartphone with data, and a love for animals are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be highly detail oriented and able to follow instructions precisely.
• Must have own reliable transportation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate about animals and comfortable with pets of various sizes.
• Willing to commit for at least 6 months and maintain reliability.

Responsibilities

• Visit clients' homes to care for pets (usually 15–30 minutes).
• Walk pets as requested and feed them per instructions.
• Provide litter box and/or cage clean up as required.
• Ensure pets have fresh water and monitor for safety.
• Communicate with management about pet status and any issues.

Skills

Detail oriented

Reliable transportation

Excellent communication

Compassion for animals

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 and dog walkers to join our wonderful team. This position is fun and rewarding as you get to enjoy the outdoors, get exercise and be loved by amazing local dogs, cats and other companion animals!

Pet Sitter 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 each)
• Act as primary care givers for pets while their owners are away
• Walk pets as requested
• Feed pets as requested
• Provide appropriate litter box and/or cage clean up as required
• Check that pets have ample, clean water supply and refill as necessary
• Patrol homes for accidents or damage 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:

• Northern VA residence within 5 miles of 22314 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 be able to self-manage
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be compassionate about animals
• Must feel comfortable working with and 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 6 month commitment, however longer is preferred
• Must be able to pass criminal background check

Set your own hours, stay active and have fun. Compensation is $24-$28 per hour plus tips, paid on a per visit basis.

LBGTQ+ and POC encouraged to apply.

This is a Part Time SUPPLEMENTAL INCOME position.