Pet Sitter - Weekends, Mornings, Evenings

Hireology; Alexandria, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Passionately Pets is hiring pet sitters and dog walkers to join our local in-home service team in the Alexandria area. You will visit clients’ homes, care for dogs, cats and other pets, and provide walking and feeding services on a flexible schedule.

We offer a part-time supplemental income with pay ranging from $24 to $28 per hour plus tips, depending on visits and client needs. A commitment of at least six months is preferred and reliable transportation is required.

Qualifications

• Must be extremely detail oriented and able to follow detailed instructions.
• Must be responsible, reliable and dependable with good time management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; compassionate about animals.

Responsibilities

• Visit clients' homes on weekdays, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Care for pets for varying visit lengths (15–30 minutes).
• Be primary caregiver when owners are away; walk and feed pets as requested.

Skills

Detail oriented

Follow instructions

Responsible

Reliable

Punctual

Self-management

Excellent communication

Animal compassion

Interacting with pets

Willing to walk Drive in all weather

Criminal background check

Transportation to visits

Smartphone required

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 SitterResponsibilities:

• 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:

• 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 toself-manage
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be compassionate about animals
• Must feel comfortable working withand 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 passcriminalbackground 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.