Animal Care Specialist

Location: Alexandria
Workplace: On-site
Employment: Part-time
Compensation: $24 – $28

About this role

What if your workday included fresh air, exercise, and happy pets instead of meetings and emails?
Turn your love of animals into a flexible, rewarding job.

Passionately Pets is seeking an animal care specialist in Shirlington (22206) for pet sitting and dog walking services.

Daily Responsibilities

Enter client homes to provide pet care visits
Walk dogs and engage with pets
Feed animals and maintain water supply
Clean litter boxes and cages
Check for and clean accidents
Monitor home conditions
Communicate with management

Schedule

Weekdays, weekends, and holidays as needed
Visits typically 15–60 minutes

Qualifications

Live within 5 miles of 22206
Reliable transportation + smartphone
Detail-oriented and dependable
Strong communication skills
Comfortable with small and large animals
Able to work independently
Willing to work in all weather
6-month commitment minimum
Background check required

Compensation

$24–$28/hour + tips

Part-time supplemental income role. LGBTQ+ and POC encouraged to apply.

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