Animal Lover with Pet Care Experience- Passionately Pets

Passionately Pets • Alexandria, VA, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 2h ago

Are you seeking a job you really enjoy? One that gets you out of the office and into the fresh air? Do you love dogs, cats and other pets? Then, joining the Passionately Pets Team may be the right job for you!

Passionately Pets, a local In-Home Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Company, is currently hiring exceptional pet sitters and dog walkers to join our wonderful Team. This position is fun and rewarding as you get to enjoy the outdoors, get exercise and be loved by amazing local dogs, cats and other companion animals!

Midday Dog Walker Responsibilities:

Enter the homes of clients and visit with their pets for varying lengths of time (usually 15-30 minutes each)
Walk pets as requested
Feed pets as requested
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

Pet Sitter 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 caregivers 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

Requirements and Qualifications:

Northern VA residence within 5 miles of 22301 is preferred
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, however longer is preferred
Must be able to pass criminal background check