Holiday Pet Sitter

Passionately Pets•Alexandria, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Passionately Pets, a local in-home pet sitting and dog walking company, is hiring pet sitters and dog walkers to care for local companion animals. The role starts immediately and continues beyond the holiday season. It is a part-time supplemental-income position, with work especially needed during the weeks before and after Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s, including the holidays themselves. Visits vary according to client needs and typically last 15–30 minutes. Compensation is $24–$28 per hour plus tips, paid per visit. LGBTQ and POC applicants are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Northern Virginia residence within 3 miles of ZIP code 22301 is preferred.
Have reliable personal transportation for performing the role’s duties.
Have a reliable smartphone with internet access and a data plan.
Be extremely detail oriented and able to follow detailed instructions.
Be responsible, reliable, dependable, timely, and punctual.
Be able to self-manage.
Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Be compassionate about animals and comfortable interacting with both small and large animals.
Be willing to walk and drive in all weather conditions.
Commit to at least 6 months; a longer commitment is preferred.
Pass a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Northern Virginia residence within 3 miles of ZIP code 22301.
Commitment longer than 6 months.

Responsibilities

Work weekdays, weekends, and holidays as client needs require.
Enter clients’ homes and spend time with their pets for visits of varying lengths, usually 15–30 minutes.
Serve as the primary caregiver for pets while their owners are away.
Walk pets as requested.
Feed pets as requested.
Clean litter boxes and cages as required.
Check that pets have ample clean water and refill it as needed.
Check homes for accidents or damage caused by pets while owners are away.
Clean up accidents or damage found in clients’ homes.
Communicate with management.