Pet Sitter - Passionately Pets

Passionately Pets•Alexandria, VA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Passionately Pets, a local In-Home Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Company, is seeking exceptional pet sitters and dog walkers. This position offers a fun and rewarding experience, allowing individuals to enjoy the outdoors, get exercise, and interact with local dogs, cats, and other companion animals. The role involves acting as primary caregivers for pets while their owners are away, performing various tasks to ensure their well-being. This is a Part Time SUPPLEMENTAL INCOME position, with compensation paid on a per visit basis.

Requirements

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 6 month commitment
Must be able to pass criminal background check

Nice To Haves

Northern VA residence within 7 miles of 22301 is preferred
longer [than 6 month] commitment is preferred

Responsibilities

Work weekdays, weekends and holidays, as visits vary based on client needs
Enter the homes of clients and visit with their pets for varying lengths of time (usually 15 - 30 minutes each)
Act as primary care givers for pets while their owners are away
Walk pets as requested
Feed pets as requested
Provide appropriate litter box and/or cage clean up as required
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