What are the responsibilities and job description for the Weekday/Weekend Pet Sitter position at DogWalkingDC?
Atlas and Dog Walking D.C. (DWDC) are hiring for a Pet Sitter in the Washington D.C. area. The Pet Sitter will care overnight for dogs, cats, or other small animals.
Responsibilities for the Pet Sitter:
If pet sitting for a dog, safely and responsibly walk the dog(s) for specified amount of time set by clients and provide “potty breaks” as needed
Feed and provide ample water supply for pet(s), following the client-provided care instructions, including training preferences
Ensure that no damage is caused by pets in the absence of their owners
Confirm if any “potty accidents” have occurred and properly clean up after the pet(s) (including scooping of the litter/cleaning of cage as needed)
Practice proper time management to ensure on-time arrivals for all assigned pet visits
Communicate with clients and supervisor as needed
Requirements for the Pet Sitter:
Pet sits can be any day of the week, including weekends (Monday - Sunday) and start time can vary from 5pm - 8pm and ends at 8am the following day
Must have own reliable form of transportation (either car or bicycle)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Must be comfortable working and interacting with both small and large dogs or cats and continuously show compassion
Must be able to pass a criminal background check
Must have a reliable smartphone in order to utilize the Atlas/DWDC app for the pet visits
Compensation for the Pet Sitter:
Calculated on a per-pet sit/per-pet basis
