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Paw Pals Pet Sitting

Dog Walker and Pet Sitter (Independent Contractor) - Fairfax & Centreville, VA

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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

Would you like to spend more time with animals and get paid for it? We're looking for a reliable and trustworthy pet lover to join our team of dog walkers and pet sitters. This is a wonderful position for anyone looking for supplemental income (e.g. people with part-time jobs, stay-at-home moms with older children, retired individuals, and part-time college students with availability during the day). The opportunity to spend all day loving on dogs and cats is a nice perk, too!
JOB DESCRIPTION
Perform both (a) midday daily dog walking services (typically scheduled between 10:00am and 4:00pm) and (b) personalized pet sitting vacation visits throughout the day (including mornings, evenings, some weekends, and holidays). Feed pets and refresh water during each visit (as requested). Provide sufficient potty breaks and/or clean litter boxes. Administer any prescribed pet medications (as requested). Provide care, play and plenty of love and attention to clients' pets. Submit online service reports at every visit for clients to review.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Must love pets and have previous pet care experience. Must be detail-oriented, organized, and have excellent time management skills. Must be able to respond to stressful situations with tact and in a manner that does not alarm clients, veterinary medical professionals, or pets. Must hold a valid driver's license and have unrestricted access to a reliable vehicle. Must be willing to undergo a comprehensive criminal background check. Must have a flexible schedule and be willing to work weekends and holidays. Must be able to walk dogs and be outdoors in all weather conditions. Must be willing to pick-up dog poop and clean up litter boxes. Must possess excellent written and texted English communication skills. Must have access to the internet and have text messaging capabilities in order to receive assignments and use their cell phone for full assignment coverage. Must be willing to obtain pet CPR and first aid certification within the first 6 months of employment.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Paw Pals' pet sitters are paid as Independent Contractors once per week. All pet visitations must be reported to Paw Pals Pet Sitting, LLC. Paw Pals' pet sitters will be issued a 1099 and will be responsible for paying their own taxes. As hours are not guaranteed, Paw Pals' pet sitter position is not a full time job, but rather an on-call position as assignments become available within Paw Pals' service coverage area. Paw Pals Pet Sitting communicates with pet sitters via email and text messaging. If you turn off your phone or do not readily and immediately respond to text messaging using proper grammar and etiquette, this position is not for you.
Job Types:
Part-time, Contract Pay:
$15.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
Flexible schedule
Work Location:
On the road