Seeking Animal Lover with Pet Care Experience- Passionately Pets

Passionately Pets•Alexandria, VA

3d•$24 - $28

About The Position

Passionately Pets, a local in-home pet sitting and dog walking company, is hiring pet sitters and dog walkers. The position involves visiting clients’ homes to care for dogs, cats, and other companion animals. Visits usually last 15–30 minutes. The work offers opportunities to spend time outdoors and get exercise. This is a part-time supplemental-income position. Compensation is $24–$28 per hour plus tips and is paid per visit.

Requirements

Must have a reliable mode of transportation to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role.
Must have a reliable smartphone with internet access and a data plan.
Must be extremely detail-oriented and able to follow detailed instructions.
Must be responsible, reliable, dependable, timely, and punctual.
Must be able to self-manage.
Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Must be compassionate about animals and 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 six-month commitment; a longer commitment is preferred.
Must pass a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Northern Virginia residence within 5 miles of 22301 is preferred.
A commitment longer than six months is preferred.

Responsibilities

Enter clients’ homes and visit with their pets for varying lengths of time, usually 15–30 minutes.
Walk pets as requested.
Feed pets as requested.
Check that pets have ample, clean water and refill it as necessary.
Patrol homes for accidents or damage caused by pets while owners are away.
Clean accidents or damage discovered in clients’ homes.
Communicate with Management.
Act as the primary caregiver for pets while their owners are away.
Provide litter box and/or cage cleanup as required.
Work weekdays, weekends, and holidays as visits vary based on client needs.