Weekday Midday Dog Walker - Passionately Pets

Passionately Pets; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at an innovative pet care company where your love for animals can shine! As a Midday Dog Walker, you'll enjoy the outdoors while ensuring the well-being of pets in your community. This part-time role offers a flexible schedule, allowing you to balance work and life while earning a competitive hourly wage. You'll be responsible for walking, feeding, and caring for pets, all while building meaningful connections with furry friends. If you're passionate about animals and looking for a rewarding job that keeps you active, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Must be responsible, reliable, and dependable.
• Must be able to make at least a 1-year commitment.

Responsibilities

• Walk pets as requested and ensure their needs are met.
• Communicate with management and report any issues.
• Clean up any accidents or damage caused by pets.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Excellent communication skills

Compassion for animals

Self-management

Reliable transportation

Ability to follow instructions

Punctuality

Tools

Smartphone with internet access

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 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!

Midday Dog Walker Responsibilities:

• Enter the homes of clients and visit with their pets for varying lengths of time (usually 15-30 minutes each)
• Walk pets as requested
• Feed pets as requested
• 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

Midday Dog Walker Requirements and Qualifications:

• Northern VA residence within 7 miles of 22301 is preferred
• Must be available for a minimum of the same 2 consecutive hours between 10 AM & 3 PM Monday-Friday
• 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 1-year commitment, however longer is preferred
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check

Stay active outdoors with a flexible schedule. Compensation is $24-$28 per hour plus tips, paid on a per-visit basis.

LBGTQ+ and POC are encouraged to apply.

This is a Part-Time SUPPLEMENTAL INCOME position.