Weekday Midday Dog Walker - Passionately Pets

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

Job summary

Join a local In-Home Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Company in Virginia as a Midday Dog Walker. Enjoy a fun and rewarding position, caring for dogs and other pets in their homes, while staying active outdoors. This part-time role offers flexible scheduling and strong community involvement, with compensation ranging from $24 to $28 per hour plus tips.

Qualifications

• Must be available for a minimum of 2 consecutive hours between 10 AM & 3 PM Monday-Friday.
• Must be able to make at least a 1-year commitment.
• Must pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Visit clients' homes to care for pets, usually for 15-30 minutes.
• Walk and feed pets as necessary, ensuring clean water supply.
• Communicate with Management regarding pet well-being.

Skills

Detail Oriented

Communication Skills

Compassion for Animals

Self-management

Tools

Smart Phone

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 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.