DogwalkingDC is currently hiring exceptional and experienced dog walker in the Arlington and Alexandria area of VA to join our wonderful team. DogwalkingDC is an established and well-loved company in the DMV area.
Dog Walker Responsibilities:
- Work weekdays, Mon - Friday from approx 10am - 4pm (depending on the amount of jobs per day) weekends and holidays available and optional, as stays vary based on client needs
- Enter the homes of clients and visit with their pets for varying lengths of time (usually 15 - 60 minutes each)
- Walk pets as required
- Feed pets
- Check that pets have ample water supply and refill as necessary
- Make sure no damage caused by pets in the absence of their owners
- Confirm that if any potty accidents have occurred in the homes of our clients to clean up.
- Communicate with clients and with management during visits.
- Have knowledge of the Time to Pet App is a plus but is easy to learn.
- Appropriate pet clean-up as required (IE. kitty litter scooping when sitting for a cat)
- Working in VA will require reliable transportation
Dog Walker and Pet Sitters Requirements and Qualifications:
- Must have your own, reliable mode of transportation to perform the duties and responsibilities associated with this role
- Must be extremely detail oriented
- Able to follow detailed instructions
- Must be responsible, reliable, and dependable
- Must be timely and punctual
- Must be able to self-manage
- Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Must be compassionate about animals
- Must feel comfortable working with and interacting with both small and large animals
- Must be able to pass criminal background check