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.
Pet Sitter & Dog Walker Fetch & Favor Arlington, VA Job Details Contract $20 - $30 an hour 7 hours ago Benefits Flexible schedule Referral program Qualifications Dog handling Full Job Description Dog Walker & Pet Sitter — Independent Contractor Fetch & Favor is a white-glove pet care and home concierge company, and house sitting is the heart of what we do. We're looking for a handful of exceptional people who can stay in a client's home, keep their pets' routines exactly as they left them, and treat the space with the same care as their own. If you're a true animal lover with an eye for detail and the discipline to get every visit right, we want to meet you. What You'll Do House sitting is the main need right now, with other work available if you want it: House Sitting — Caring for pets in their own home, keeping routines exactly as the family left them. (Our biggest need — most hours available here.) Dog Walking — Daily walks, occasional walks, or add-on walks to other services Pet Boarding — Hosting pets in your home (where applicable). Drop-In Visits — 30 minutes to 4 hours, with occasional extended bookings, with dogs, cats, and other pets Home Concierge — Grocery runs, house checks, and other tasks while clients travel. Personal Concierge — Errands added on to a booking. Pet Taxi — Safe transport to and from appointments in your own vehicle. Room to Grow Strong performers don't stay entry-level for long. Reliability, communication, and sound judgment open the door to Scheduling Coordinator or Meet & Greet Lead roles, and our best people are invited into leadership positions — running meet and greets with new hires and setting the standard for client care. We actively look for people ready to step up, and to make a career here. Why You'll Love It Here $20-30/hour, plus 100% of tips Set your own schedule and pick the jobs that fit Backup when you need it — including help getting a pet to the vet in an emergency Insured while you're on the job Referral bonuses for bringing great people onto the team What We're Looking For 2+ years of hands-on experience with dogs, cats, and other animals Meticulous — you follow instructions exactly, every time Warm, professional, and easy to trust Calm under pressure and quick to think ahead Discreet with client homes and privacy Genuinely driven to exceed expectations, not just meet them Applicants should expect a thorough background check and will need to provide a resume and two references ahead of an interview. About Fetch & Favor We're redefining what pet care can be — pairing genuine, loving animal care with the polish of a high-end concierge service. Our goal on every visit is that same feeling you get from a great hotel: seamless, attentive, and a little bit magic. Learn more at fetchandfavor.com .
