Pet Care Specialist / Dog Walker & Pet Sitter (W2 Benefits)

About Us

Your Dog Smiles Pet Services is an established and well-loved pet sitting company serving Northern Virginia. We aren’t just "walking dogs"—we are providing peace of mind to pet parents and genuine love to their fur babies.

Unlike many gig-economy apps, we treat our team like true professionals. If you are an exceptional animal lover who wants to make a living doing what you love, we want you to join our growing team!

The Roles & Locations

We are looking for dedicated staff for the following roles. (Please note your preferred role and city when applying!)

Available Routes: All positions start part time.

• Ashburn: Pet Sitters & Mid-Day Dog Walker
• Herndon: Pet Sitters & Mid-Day Dog Walker
• McLean: Pet Sitters & Mid-Day Dog Walker
• Reston: Pet Sitters & Mid-Day Dog Walker
• Sterling: Pet Sitters & Mid-Day Dog Walker
• Vienna: Pet Sitters & Mid-Day Dog Walker

Position Details:

• Mid-Day Dog Walker: Visits occur multiple times a day between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. You must have consistent M-F availability during these hours. Visits last 15–60 minutes and include walking, feeding, playing, administering medications, and sending detailed electronic journals to owners.
• Pet Sitters: Visits occur multiple times a day between 8:00 AM and 9:00 PM. Duties are the same as above. Weekend availability is required.
• Overnight Pet Sitters: Includes the duties of a standard Pet Sitter, plus staying overnight at the client's home for 8–12 hours to provide ultimate comfort and security. Weekend availability is required.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Great Pay: Starting at $20.00/hour plus tips!
• Stability: You are a W2 employee, not a 1099 independent contractor.
• Real Benefits: We offer Health Insurance, a 401(k) plan, and Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Awesome Perks: Mileage reimbursement, employee discounts, paid on-the-job training, flexible scheduling, and a referral program.

Requirements to Join Our Team

• Passion: You must genuinely care about the health, safety, and well-being of animals.
• Reliability: You must be 18+ years old and able to commit to working with us for at least 6 months.
• Transportation: You must have a dependable vehicle to drive from job to job on your route.
• Tech-Savvy: You must own a working smartphone (Android or iPhone) to use our scheduling and journal app.
• Resilience: You must be willing to walk dogs in various weather conditions (heat, rain, snow, etc.).

How to Apply

We are accepting applications on a rolling basis until we find the right staff. If you are viewing this weeks after posting, please still apply!

Apply Directly Here: https://www.yourdogsmiles.com/join-our-team

Pay: $20.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program

Work Location: In person