Join Our Family: Part-Time Dog Walker & Pet Sitter (Falls Church)

Since 2000, Fur-Get Me Not has been more than just a pet care provider—we’re a family. Our mission is simple: we help pets enrich, play, and thrive. We aren’t an app or a tech platform; we are a local, all-employee small business that has been a staple of the community for over 25 years. We’re looking for compassionate, reliable animal lovers who put pet well-being first and want to build lasting relationships with our customers.

The Role: Professional Caretaker

This is a part-time position designed for those looking to supplement their income while staying active and outdoors. This role pairs perfectly with other responsibilities such as:

• College coursework
• School-age children’s schedules
• Freelance careers or part time work outside 9am-5pm hours

What You’ll Do:

• One-on-One Walks: Provide focused, midday visits for dogs (10am- 4pm, weekdays). We only walk one household at a time.
• Pet Sitting: Visit dogs, cats, and other small animals in their homes (mornings, evenings, and weekends) when their families are away.
• Safety & Well-being: Use professional handling techniques to ensure every pet is safe, happy, and prioritized.
• Customer Connection: Write detailed, professional journals after each visit to share the joy of the day with pet parents.
• Reliability: Navigating your local route (rain or shine!) to ensure customer expected timeframes are kept.

Why Join Us? (The Fur-Get Me Not Difference)

We are a team. When you join us, you aren't an independent contractor—you are a valued member of our family.

• Team Support: You have on-call support and local management—you are never truly alone in the field.
• Animal-Centric Culture: You’ll be surrounded by teammates who share your passion for animals.
• Flexible Scheduling: We work to fill the availability you provide us.
• Growth & Learning: We offer paid initial training and continued education on animal behavior and learning theory.
• Financial Protection: We handle all your payroll taxes and provide Workers’ Compensation Insurance.

Benefits & Perks:

• Employee Discounts: Discounts on pet sitting, dog daycare, dog training.
• Annual Increases: Your per-visit pay increases every year on your anniversary.
• Casual Dress Code: Be comfortable, be yourself, and be outside.
• Additional Income Opportunities: You keep 100% of tips earned and can earn holiday pay
• 401(k) Match: Available after 1,000 hours of work in a year.

What You’ll Need:

• A Heart for Animals: Their well-being is our #1 priority.
• Consistency: A block of at least 2-3 hours of consistent availability between 10am-4pm on weekdays (for dog walkers). Pet Sitters have more flexibility.
• Proximity: Residents of Arlington, Alexandria, or Falls Church are preferred; we aim to keep your route within a 5-mile radius of your home.
• Logistics: A reliable car preferred, though bikes/scooters work in many neighborhoods
• Love of the Outdoors: Willing to walk in all weather conditions.

Ready to thrive with us?

If you’re ready to trade the office cubicle for the great outdoors and some very happy clients, we want to meet you!

https://furgetmenot.com/scripts/New_EmpApp.asp

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: Up to $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Referral program

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a reliable transportation? A car works great everywhere. A bicycle, scooter, or other mode of transportation works in some neighborhoods.

Work Location: Remote