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A Day in the Life of a Dog Walker
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What they do
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
A Day in the Life of a Dog Walker Passionately Pets - 5.0 Alexandria, VA Job Details Part-time $24 - $28 an hour 1 hour ago Qualifications Pet care experience in outdoor settings Outdoor work experience Greeting customers Dog handling Entry level Full Job Description Imagine this: It's late morning. Instead of heading into an office, you grab your keys and head out for your first visit of the day. A golden retriever greets you at the door, tail wagging like you're their favorite person (you are). You spend the next 25 minutes on a relaxed walk through a quiet Alexandria neighborhood. Fresh air, sunshine, and a happy dog—it's a pretty great way to work. Your next visit? A pair of dogs who need play time, lunch and a little attention. Then another dog walk. Each visit is different, but they all have one thing in common: you're making a real difference for pets and their owners. That's what it's like working with Passionately Pets. The Role We're hiring midday dog walkers to join our team. The Basics Weekday availability (10am-3pm, M-F) Reliable transportation + smartphone Love for animals and reliability Pay & Perks $24-$28/hour + tips Flexible, part-time schedule Active, outdoor work If that sounds like your kind of day, we'd love to hear from you.