Pet Sitter - Old Town

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

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time supplemental income

Job summary

Passionately Pets, a local in-home pet sitting and dog walking company, is hiring pet sitters in the Alexandria area. You will visit clients' homes to care for dogs, cats and other companion animals, during varying visits of 15–30 minutes.

Set your own hours and enjoy outdoor activity while getting exercise and helping pets. Earn $24–$28 per hour plus tips, paid per visit. Applicants should be able to transport themselves to client locations and pass a background check.

Qualifications

• Must have own reliable transportation to perform the 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 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.
• Must pass criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Visit clients' homes to care for 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 litterbox and/or cage cleaning as required.
• Check water supply and refill as necessary.
• Note and report any accidents or damage caused by pets.
• Communicate with Management.

Skills

Detail oriented

Written & verbal communication

Compassion for animals

Own transportation

Smartphone required

Punctual

Self-management

Follow detailed instructions

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 anddog walkersto join our wonderfulteam. This position isfun 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:

• Workweekdays, weekends and holidays, as visits vary based on client needs
• Enterthe 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
• Feedpets as requested
• Provide appropriate litterbox and/or cage clean up as required
• Check that pets have ample, clean water supply and refill as necessary
• Patrol homes for accidents ordamage 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:

• NorthernVA residence within 5miles 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 6month 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.