Seeking Animal Lover with Pet Care Experience- Passionately Pets
$49,920–$58,240 year
On-site · Alexandria, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
In-home pet sitting and dog walking roles serving clients in Northern VA; responsibilities include visiting homes to care for pets (usually 15–30 minutes), walking pets, feeding, ensuring clean water, patrolling for accidents or damage, cleaning up after pets, and communicating with management. Sitter duties also include acting as primary caregiver when owners are away, and providing litter box/cage cleaning as required. Work schedules include weekdays, weekends, and holidays with visits varying by client needs. Must have reliable transportation and a smartphone, be detail-oriented, able to follow detailed instructions, be self-managed, punctual, and possess excellent written and verbal communication. Must be compassionate about animals, comfortable working with both small and large animals, and able to walk and drive in all weather conditions. A minimum 6-month commitment is required, with longer being preferred. Compensation is $24-$28 per hour plus tips, paid per visit. LBGTQ+ and POC encouraged to apply.
Required Qualifications
- Own reliable transportation to perform duties
- Own reliable smartphone with internet access and data plan
- Must pass criminal background check
- 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
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Compassionate about animals
- Comfortable working with both small and large animals
- Willing to walk and drive in all weather conditions
- Able to commit for at least 6 months (longer preferred)
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