Pet Sitter - Old Town

Passionately Pets•Alexandria, VA

5d•$24 - $28

About The Position

Passionately Pets is hiring pet sitters and dog walkers for its local in-home pet sitting and dog walking service. Pet sitters enter clients’ homes to care for pets while their owners are away. Visits vary by client needs and usually last 15–30 minutes. The role involves working outdoors, staying active, and interacting with dogs, cats, and other companion animals. This is a part-time supplemental-income position with hours set by the sitter. Compensation is $24–$28 per hour plus tips, paid per visit.

Requirements

Residence in Northern Virginia within 5 miles of ZIP code 22314 is preferred.
Have a reliable mode of transportation to perform the job 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 working with and interacting with small and large animals.
Be willing to walk and drive in all weather conditions.
Commit to at least six months; a longer commitment is preferred.
Pass a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Live in Northern Virginia within 5 miles of ZIP code 22314.
Make a commitment longer than six months.

Responsibilities

Work weekdays, weekends, and holidays according to client needs.
Enter clients’ homes and visit with their pets for varying lengths of time, usually 15–30 minutes.
Act 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 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.