Part-Time Dog Walker & Pet Sitter  

South Alexandria -- Mt. Vernon / Huntington / Ft. Hunt / Westgrove

Multiple positions available:

• Sat/Sun| 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM

• Weekdays 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Love Pets? Get Paid to Spend Your Day With Them.  

Becky’s Pet Care is looking for reliable, animal-loving Pet Care Specialists to join our award-winning team. If you enjoy being outdoors, working independently, and making a difference in the lives of pets, this could be the perfect fit.

No professional pet care experience is required—we provide paid training and ongoing support.

What You'll Love About This Job  

• Flexible, part-time schedule

• Plenty of fresh air, exercise, and time with animals

• Work independently while serving pets in your local community

• Paid training and professional development

• Opportunities for advancement and long-term growth

Compensation & Benefits  

• Hourly pay

• Per-visit bonuses

• Holiday pay premiums

• Tips

• Merit-based pay increases

• Paid training, including:

• • Pet CPR & First Aid

  • Pet Medication Administration

  • Field Training

  • FetchFind Learning Platform

• 401(k)

• AFLAC Insurance

• 50% employee discount on services

• Company gear and supplies

• Team events and celebrations

Full-time team members may also qualify for PTO and Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

What You'll Do  

• Visit clients' homes to care for their pets

• Walk dogs and provide exercise, playtime, and companionship

• Feed pets and provide fresh water

• Administer medications when needed (training provided)

• Use our mobile app to access visit information and send updates to clients

• Follow detailed pet care instructions and safety procedures

• Communicate with our office team as needed

What We're Looking For  

• At least 18 years old

• Reliable, insured vehicle

• Smartphone with internet access

• Able to pass a background check

• Comfortable caring for cats and other household pets

• Dependable, organized, and able to work independently

• Strong communication and customer service skills

EEO Statement:

Becky's Pet Care is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. We are committed to the policy of equal employment opportunity in recruitment, hiring, career advancement, and all other employment practices.

Qualifications

Skills

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to multi-task and think on your feet.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills necessary.

Physical Demands:

While providing care to a variety of animals, the employee may be required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk, hear, utilize taste or smell. The employee must lift and/or move, pull, or push a minimum of 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Skills

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to multi-task and think on your feet.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills necessary.

Physical Demands:

While providing care to a variety of animals, the employee may be required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk, hear, utilize taste or smell. The employee must lift and/or move, pull, or push a minimum of 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.