Dog Walker/Pet Sitter

Pets Are Family Pet Sitting Services LLC is a growing and well-loved boutique pet sitting and dog walking company, and we are seeking exceptional pet sitters to add to our staff. Pet Sitters may be tasked with daily dog walking clients and/or provide care for pets while clients are on travel, typically between 3- 14 days with multiple visits per day.

Please note: We will be accepting applications until we find the right staff, so if you are viewing this posting weeks after it’s been published, please contact us as we may stillneed more staff members!

Pet Sitters needed in: Kingstowne/Franconia, Springfield, Shirlington, Del Ray, Old Towne Alexandria. Current priority areas are Old Towne and Shirlington.

Information regarding visits:

Visits are 1-2 visits per day for 3-14 days. (You’ll provide feeding, walking, plant watering, and mail pickup while clients are traveling.)

Visits for dogs are typically 30 - 60 minutes between 7-9 am and 6-8 pm. (Perfect for someone who wants to supplement his/her income before and after a full-time job.)

Visit times for cats are more flexible and are usually once daily for a 30-minute visit.

Requirements for the dog and cat pet sitter position:

- You have a reliable car.

- You have a reliable smartphone that can support our company's software and can take photos.

- You can commit to working with us until at least August 2024. Clients who travel regularly prefer to have a relationship the same sitter or combination of two sitters.

- You love both dogs and cats. You are comfortable feeding, walking, and playing with pets according to their individual needs. You are able to monitor the behavior and health of the pets and report any concerns to the supervisor.

- You are available for both morning and evening visits.

- You have strong communication skills (both orally and in writing) and ability to provide exceptional customer service.

- You can work at least 2 of the 3 major winter holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s (Don’t worry; you’ll be able to have a holiday too, and you’ll be paid more per visit during this time.)

- You can pass a criminal /vehicle background check.

Hours/Pay rate: Fully trained and certified Pet Sitters are paid per visit and overall hourly pay averages $20-$24, including mileage reimbursement (one way) + tips + holiday bonus pay per visit as well as ongoing professional development and training.

If interested in interviewing for a position with us, you will be asked to complete a pre-interview questionnaire. You may email us at JoinTeamPAF@pafpetsitting.com to request the questionnaire and job descriptions. Thanks!

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 2 – 10 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Compensation package:

• Paid per project
• Supplemental income
• Tips

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Travel requirement:

• Travel

Application Question(s):

• What previous experience do you have with animal handling and care (apart from having an animal in your home)?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Alexandria, VA (Required)

Work Location: In person