Job Description

Dog Walker Position

DogwalkingDC is currently hiring exceptional and experienced dog walkers 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.

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