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Tail Wagging Dog Services

Part Time Dog Walker - Average Pay $20/hr

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $20–$24/hr

Posted: 6 weeks ago

Location: Arlington, VA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 9/23/2026

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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

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Job Description

Part Time Dog Walker

Average Pay $20/hr Tail Wagging Dog Services Arlington, VA Job Details Part-time | Contract $16
$24 an hour 17 hours ago Benefits Flexible schedule Qualifications Pet care experience in outdoor settings Driver's License Dog handling Performing background checks Full Job Description About us Tail Wagging Dog Services is Arlington's go-to dog walking, sitting, and boarding company.

We focus on providing the best service for our clients and their dogs. We understand that having a dog while maintaining a busy schedule can be difficult. Tail Wagging Dog Services will be there to provide consistent and outstanding service while providing excellent communication to give you peace of mind. We focus on getting to know your dog(s), listening to your specific needs, and building a lasting relationship. Tail Wagging Dog Services is looking for some excited, hard-working, and professional dog people to join our growing team! We have been serving the Arlington area for 8+ years and have a loyal client base. We are getting more and more calls every day for new clients. Training is provided and we offer very competitive compensation! You get to choose what works best with your availability. Most of our walkers only work 15-20 hours a week and average $300-400 per week.

Requirements:

Valid Driver's License
Reliable means of transportation
Smart phone with camera and internet access
Some Consistent availability weekdays 11am
3pm•Ability to pass a background check Please note that we are a client relationship based business and for that reason we are not looking for seasonal or or short term dog walkers.

Job Types:

Part-time, Contract Pay:

$16.00

$24.

00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Application Question(s): Tell us a little about yourself and why you may be a good with for Tail Wagging Dog Services. Have you previously worked as a dog walker or in the pet care industry? Please tell us about your responsibilities and your experience. On a usual week what does your availability look like? Do you have any pets of your own? Tell us about them. Have you filled out our online application found on our website (www.tailwaggingva.com)? To move forward with the next steps we will need applicants to apply through our website.

Work Location:

In person