Weekday Midday Dog Walker - Passionately Pets

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

Job summary

Passionately Pets is hiring exceptional dog walkers to join our in-home pet sitting and dog walking team in Northern VA. This midday role offers outdoor activity, exercise, and daily interaction with dogs, cats, and other companion animals.

As a part-time supplemental income position, you will visit client homes for short visits, walk and care for pets, and maintain pet welfare with reliable transportation and a strong sense of responsibility. Apply today!

Qualifications

• Must reside in Northern VA near 22301.
• Available for the same 2 consecutive hours between 10 AM & 3 PM Monday-Friday.
• Must have your own reliable mode of transportation.
• 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 1 year commitment, however longer is preferred.
• Must be able to pass criminal background check.

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.

Skills

Pet care

Customer service

Reliability

Time management

Communication

Compassionate

Detail-oriented

Self-management

Punctual

Criminal background check

Tools

Smartphone with data plan

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 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 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 1 year commitment, however longer is preferred
• Must be able to pass criminal background check

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

LBGTQ+ and POC encouraged to apply.

This is a Part Time SUPPLEMENTAL INCOME position.