Pet Sitter - Weekends, Mornings, Evenings

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

Job summary

Passionately Pets is seeking reliable pet sitters and dog walkers in the Northern VA area. In-home visits provide outdoor activity, exercise and care for dogs, cats and other companion animals.

Responsibilities include visiting client homes, walking and feeding pets, and ensuring water and safety. Candidates should be local, have transportation, a smartphone and be comfortable with animals of all sizes.

Qualifications

• Must have your own reliable transportation to perform 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 be comfortable working 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 preferred
• Must pass criminal background check

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)
• Act as primary caregiver for pets while owners are away
• Walk pets as requested
• Feed pets as requested
• Provide litter box and/or cage cleanup as required
• Check pets have ample, clean water 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

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 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

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.