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. The position involves caring for clients’ pets in their homes while their owners are away. Visits typically last 15–30 minutes and take place in Del Ray, Old Town Alexandria, the West End/Duke Street Corridor, and South Arlington, including Shirlington, Fairlington, National Landing, and Columbia Pike. Scheduling varies according to client needs; workers set their own hours and must be available on weekdays, weekends, and holidays. Compensation is $24–$28 per hour plus tips, paid on a per-visit basis. This is a part-time supplemental-income position.

Requirements

• Must have a reliable mode of transportation for work duties.
• 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 interacting with small and large animals.
• Must be willing to walk and drive in all weather conditions.
• Must commit to at least six months; a longer commitment is preferred.
• Must pass a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

• Residence in Northern Virginia within 5 miles of ZIP code 22301 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Visit clients’ homes and care for their pets while their owners are away.
• Walk pets as requested.
• Feed pets as requested.
• Clean litter boxes and cages as required.
• Ensure pets have ample clean water and refill it as necessary.
• Check homes for accidents or damage caused by pets and clean up anything discovered.
• Communicate with management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed