Pet Sitter - Passionately Pets

Passionately Pets; Alexandria (VA); Sur place; USD 33 000 - 39 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Passionately Pets in Northern Virginia is seeking pet sitters and dog walkers for part-time supplemental income. You’ll visit clients’ homes, care for dogs, cats and other companions, and enjoy outdoor time with pets.

You must have reliable transport, a smartphone with data, and be able to work varied hours including weekends. Compassion for animals and strong communication are essential; a 6-month commitment is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have own reliable transportation to perform duties.
• Must have own smartphone with internet access and data plan.
• Extremely detail oriented and able to follow detailed instructions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate about animals and able to interact with various sized pets.
• Willing to work weekdays, weekends and holidays as visits vary by client needs.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
• Able to commit for at least 6 months (longer preferred).

Responsabilités

• Enter clients' homes and visit pets for 15–30 minutes per visit.
• Act as primary caregiver for pets while owners are away.
• Walk, feed and provide water for pets as requested.
• Clean litter boxes or cages as required.
• Patrol homes for accidents or damage caused by pets.
• Communicate with Management about visits.

Connaissances

Reliability

Transportation

Communication

Punctuality

Attention to detail

Animal care

Written/verbal

Description du poste

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 7 miles of 22301 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

This is a Part Time SUPPLEMENTAL INCOME position. Compensation is $24-$28 per hour plus tips and is paid on a per visit basis.

LBGTQ and POC encouraged to apply.