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An Animal Care Worker or Manager manages animal care and grooming for a retail store that sells pets or for a pet grooming business. May also provide animal care and grooming at a kennel. Works with animals in shelters or rescue organizations. Works primarily with dogs and cats. Assists veterinarians with vaccinations or other procedures; screens people who want to adopt an animal from a shelter and provides information about caring for animals.
$32,426 / year median in Virginia
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Job Title:
Pet Care Companion Location:
Loudoun County (Ashburn, VA)Company:
Pau Pair Job Type:
Contract~Pay:
$18 -$45 per visit (ranging from 15-60 min walks), at least ~9 visits per week About Pau Pair Pau Pair (pronounced "Paw Pair") helps older adults and solo agers remain independent at home - without giving up the pets they love. We provide trusted, compassionate support so both people and their pets can thrive together. The Role We're looking for reliable, animal-loving individuals to join our team as Pet Care Companions in Loudoun County. This is a ad hoc position with short, local visits that fit naturally into your day. Assignments are clustered in the Loudoun County area, making it easy to stay close to home. What You'll Do Walk dogs and provide daily exercise Refresh water and support simple care routines Offer companionship and attention to pets Share quick updates with pet parents Who This Is Perfect For People who work from home and want meaningful breaks during the day Residents of Loudoun County, or nearby neighborhoods Animal lovers looking for consistent weekday work Individuals who enjoy working independently and staying active What You'll Need Experience caring for pets (dogs and/or cats) Reliable transportation or ability to travel locally A smartphone for communication Strong reliability and communication skills Why Join Pau Pair Consistent schedule Local, close-to-home assignments (Loudoun County area) Flexible daytime visits that fit into your routine Meaningful, low-stress work Opportunity to make a real impact in your community At Pau Pair, we believe caring for a pet is also caring for a person. If you live nearby, work from home, and love animals, this is a simple and rewarding way to add purpose (and fresh air) to your day. Learn more at www.PauPair.com Apply today and start Unleashing Harmony for pets and the people who love them!