Pet Sitter - Weekends, Mornings, Evenings

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

Job summary

Passionately Pets seeks compassionate pet sitters and dog walkers for in-home visits across Northern Virginia. Enjoy the outdoors while caring for dogs, cats and other companion animals. Set your own hours, with compensation between $24 and $28 per hour plus tips per visit.

Candidates should live within 5 miles of 22301, have reliable transportation and a smartphone, and be able to pass a background check. Part-time supplemental income opportunity.

Qualifications

• Northern VA residence within 5 miles of 22301 preferred.
• Must have reliable transportation to perform duties.
• Must have a smartphone with internet access.
• Extremely detail oriented and able to follow instructions.
• Responsible, reliable, and punctual.
• Able to self-manage and communicate effectively.
• Must be compassionate about animals and comfortable with both small and large pets.
• Willing to walk and drive in all weather conditions.
• Capable of committing at least 6 months (longer preferred).
• Must pass criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Work weekdays, weekends and holidays as visits vary by client needs.
• Enter homes and visit pets for 15–30 minutes each.
• Act as primary caregiver while owners are away.
• Walk pets as requested.
• Feed pets as requested.
• Clean litter boxes and cages as required.
• Ensure pets have water and refill as needed.
• Monitor for accidents or damage in clients' homes.
• Clean accidents or damage found in homes.
• Communicate with Management.

Skills

Detail oriented

Written & verbal communication

Compassion for animals

Reliability

Self-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.