Dog Walker/Pet Sitter

Calling All Pet Lovers: Become a Pet Care Professional with Woofie’s McLean!

Are you a true pet lover looking for a flexible, paw-some opportunity? Woofie’s McLean is seeking pet sitters and dog walkers!

At Woofie’s McLean, trust is everything. Clients rely on us to care for their pets as if they were our own. If you have a love for animals and a passion for providing excellent service, this is a great opportunity to do meaningful work on your own schedule.

As a pet sitter/dog walker, you’ll be entering clients’ homes and caring for their beloved pets, so honesty and integrity are essential. Reliability and consistency are key, as pets and their owners depend on dependable, on-time care.

As a pet sitter/dog walker, you have the flexibility to create your own schedule and choose the services that fit your availability.

Design your own schedule!
Choose the services that work best for you:

• Mid-day Dog Walkers: Most client demand falls on weekdays. Choose the days and times that work for your schedule.
• Pet Sitters: Flexible scheduling throughout the week and weekends, including overnight visits.
• Bed & Biscuit Sitters: Host client pup(s) in your home.

Responsibilities:

• Ability to follow client instructions to provide personalized pet care services
• Communicate clearly with pet parents about their pet's care
• Provide attentive, compassionate care for pets, especially dogs of all shapes and sizes
• Handle multiple types of pets and provide individualized attention
• Provide exercise through walks, backyard play, and indoor play
• Be comfortable outdoors in all weather conditions
• Feed pets, refresh water, and administer medications as needed

Qualifications:

• Must live in or around service area of McLean, Arlington, Falls Church.
• Comfortable walking, exercising, and handling pets of various sizes and temperaments
• Prior pet care experience required. Candidates must be able to care for pets independently and professionally.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage your own schedule
• Ability to pass a criminal background check
• Must have your own reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and smartphone
• Must be 18 years of age or older

Compensation:

• Per-visit/commission-based earnings. Earnings may range from $11–$26+ per visit depending on service type. Estimated weekly earnings may range from $50-$300+
• Earnings based on availability, services accepted, number of visits completed, and client gratuities.

Why Work with Woofie’s McLean?

• Set your own schedule and availability
• Work independently while receiving scheduling and client support
• Through our platform, you'll have access to a ready client base. Opportunity to increase earnings based on availability.

Ready to embark on this tail-wagging journey? Contact us today!

This is an independent contractor position. No employment relationship is created with Woofie's McLean. You are free to work for other pet care companies simultaneously.

Pay: $50.00 - $300.00 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):

• Are you comfortable with an independent contractor opportunity where earnings are based on visits you accept?
• What days and general timeframes are you typically available to accept pet care visits?
• Are you comfortable providing clear visit notes, photos, and updates for completed visits?
• Briefly describe your pet care experience, including any dog walking, feeding, medications, overnight care, or anxious/reactive pets.
• Do you have pets of your own? If so, please tell me about them.
• If you accepted a visit and then realized you may be delayed or unable to complete it, what would you do?
• Only Pet Sitters/Dog Walkers that live in or within a 5 mile radius of the immediate service areas of McLean/Arlington/Falls Church will be considered. What city do you live in?
• Are you 18 years of age or older?
• Pet Sitters/Dog Walkers must pass a criminal background check. Are you confident in taking this?
• Choose the services that work best for you:

-Mid-Day Dog Walkers: Most client demand falls on weekdays. Choose the days and times that work for your schedule.
-Pet Sitters: Flexible scheduling throughout the week and weekends, including overnight visits.
-Bed & Biscuit Sitters: Host client pup(s) in your home.

• Which service areas are you open to accepting visits in? McLean/Arlington/Falls Church/ALL?
• Do you have have your own reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and a smartphone for accepted visits?

Language:

• English (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Required)

Work Location: On the road