Pet Sitter - Weekends, Mornings, Evenings

Passionately Pets; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in pet care is looking for passionate pet sitters and dog walkers to join their team. This rewarding part-time role allows you to enjoy the outdoors while caring for beloved pets in your community. You'll have the flexibility to set your own hours, ensuring a balance between work and personal life. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented, compassionate, and reliable, with a commitment to providing excellent care for animals of all sizes. If you love pets and want a job that keeps you active and engaged, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Must be compassionate about animals and comfortable with both small and large pets.
• Must have reliable transportation and a smartphone with internet access.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary caregivers for pets while their owners are away.
• Walk pets, feed them, and provide necessary care as requested.
• Communicate with management regarding pet care.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Excellent written and verbal communication

Compassion for animals

Self-management

Punctuality

Tools

Smartphone with internet access

Reliable transportation

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 caregivers 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 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 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; longer is preferred
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check

LBGTQ and POC encouraged to apply.

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

This is a Part-Time SUPPLEMENTAL INCOME position.