Pet sitting is conducted while the client is traveling or working late. These visits are conducted typically early in the morning before 9AM and in the evening after 5PM. Pet Sitting is a great way to supplement a full-time job elsewhere and pairs well with being a dog walker.

Responsibilities include:

• entering client's homes safely and maintaining their privacy, security, etc
• leashing up dog and walking outdoors for length of visit
• picking up dog waste and disposing of it at the client's outdoor receptical, cleaning out litter boxes, animal enclosure
• providing play, feeding, and companionship to dogs, cats, and other small animals
• completing a short hand-written summary of your visit
• administering fresh water and a treat (if provided)
• safely securing dog where client has requested (ie room, crate, etc)

Candidates should be comfortable handling dogs, cats, and other small animals of all sizes, breeds, and temperaments. Candidates must also have a cell phone, be able to to keep track of their schedule, and be accessible on a daily basis.

We will establish a recurring list of clients near your home or other desired location. Traveling to client's homes is an essential part of this position and you must have a reliable insured vehicle and current driver’s license.

This position is part-time and requires a minimum 1 year commitment. At this time we have an immediate need in Arlington, Alexandria, Falls Church, McLean, Dupont Circle, Adams Morgan, Georgetown, Woodley Park, and Capitol Hill areas.

Let's Get Started

We're glad you stopped by and we hope you're just as excited about the opportunity to work with animals as we are. If you are a responsible adult, 18 years of age or older, have reliable transportation, own a cell phone, and are good about punctuality and maintaining a schedule, we would love to hear from you. Our hiring process typically takes 1-2 weeks.

If you are offered a position, our HR Department will schedule an orientation to welcome you to the team and create your training schedule.