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Job DescriptionOvernight Veterinary Assistant We Love People, Love Pets! Located in Northern Virginia, our hospitals are under the same private and actively involved ownership since 1974. Our focus has always been on providing excellent veterinary care to our patients coupled with the highest standard of customer service for our clients. Our Mission: Our mission is to offer the best veterinary care. In everything we do, we believe in innovation. We believe in advancing the standard of what is possible within veterinary care. You will find innovation in the way we teach and educate, it’s at the core of who we are. Whether it’s for our team, in cultivation professional growth, or four our clients, here we empower through knowledge. This Opportunity: The Veterinary Assistant will have a true passion for animal welfare and veterinary care as they work with our Doctors and Licensed Veterinary Technicians to provide top level care for our patients. They will help ensure the safety of the pets during their stay with us both in-room and in the treatment areas. They will be a vital member of our veterinary team. Location: Columbia Pike Animal Hospital & Emergency Center You and Your Career: If you are a problem-solver, collaborator, and doer, and have a passion for Veterinary Medicine we are interested in hearing from you. We are a learning organization and provide growth opportunities from the start. We pride ourselves on giving you the freedom, resources, and guidance to chart a fulfilling career! Reporting and Supervision: This position reports to the Patient Care Manager Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Assisting with exam room appointments, Bringing clients and patients to the exam room and intake vital signs and weight to prepare the Veterinarian for the appointment. Utilizing proper and safe handling techniques to hold cats and dogs during procedures. Assisting Licensed Veterinary Technicians and Veterinarians in the treatment room by assisting with blood draws, preparing, and completing lab work, collecting samples from the patients, and preparing vaccines. Conduct rounds on hospitalized patients, completing nursing/assisting care as needed. • Updating medical records through the electronic medical record (Cornerstone)., • May include shifts in the pharmacy, filling prescriptions and maintaining proper inventory protocol., • Kennel Maintenance: cleaning kennels/runs/crates, washing/drying food and water dishes, washing/drying bedding, and towels, sweeping/mopping of treatment room., • Walking hospitalized animals; picking up and mopping of animal waste from runs/crates and dog walk area. Feeding dogs/cats and administering medication as directed., • Ability to remain calm when interacting and handling a variety of dog/cat breeds and appropriately respond to behavioral and temperament cues., • Excellent attention to detail, ability to multi-task and respond with a sense of urgency, perform work duties with initiative and commitment to high standards., • Enthusiasm for teamwork, possessing a strong work ethic with excellent communication skills., • Ability to learn and perform a variety of tasks to contribute to overall team success. Work independently on tasks as assigned., • Reliable transportation to and from work., • Availability to work weekends and major holidays., • Ability to lift a minimum of 30lbs; work involves continual walking and standing throughout shift; physical demands include walking, standing, bending, reaching, stooping, and kneeling., • Must be at least 18 years or older; high school level education or equivalent., • Must be authorized to work in the United States. Previous Work Experience: • Animal Hospital, any position: 6 months (Preferred), • Veterinary Assistant Experience: 1 year (Preferred), • Customer Service: 1 year (Required) Job Type: Full-time Schedule/Availability: • Full time employees are scheduled to work 3 12 hour shifts, • Part time employees are scheduled 1-2 12 hour shifts averaging less than 30 hours per week., • Weekend and holiday availability is required, • Overnight Full Time Availability between 8:00pm to 8:00am with a $5.00 differential for OVN Benefits: • Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401K; Hourly rate to be discussed during interview. Employee Tuition Assistance available for VA Certification and LVT candidates!

Job Description * Overnight Veterinary Assistant About: We Love People, Love Pets! Located in Northern Virginia, our hospitals are under the same private and actively involved ownership since 1974. Our focus has always been on providing excellent veterinary care to our patients coupled with the highest standard of customer service for our clients. Our Mission: Our mission is to offer the best veterinary care. In everything we do, we believe in innovation. We believe in advancing the standard of what is possible within veterinary care. You will find innovation in the way we teach and educate, it’s at the core of who we are. Whether it’s for our team, in cultivation professional growth, or four our clients, here we empower through knowledge. This Opportunity: The Veterinary Assistant will have a true passion for animal welfare and veterinary care as they work with our Doctors and Licensed Veterinary Technicians to provide top level care for our patients. They will help ensure the safety of the pets during their stay with us both in-room and in the treatment areas. They will be a vital member of our veterinary team. Location: Columbia Pike Animal Hospital & Emergency Center You and Your Career: If you are a problem-solver, collaborator, and doer, and have a passion for Veterinary Medicine we are interested in hearing from you. We are a learning organization and provide growth opportunities from the start. We pride ourselves on giving you the freedom, resources, and guidance to chart a fulfilling career! Reporting and Supervision: This position reports to the Patient Care Manager Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Assisting with exam room appointments, Bringing clients and patients to the exam room and intake vital signs and weight to prepare the Veterinarian for the appointment. Utilizing proper and safe handling techniques to hold cats and dogs during procedures. Assisting Licensed Veterinary Technicians and Veterinarians in the treatment room by assisting with blood draws, preparing, and completing lab work, collecting samples from the patients, and preparing vaccines. Conduct rounds on hospitalized patients, completing nursing/assisting care as needed. • Updating medical records through the electronic medical record (Cornerstone)., • May include shifts in the pharmacy, filling prescriptions and maintaining proper inventory protocol., • Kennel Maintenance: cleaning kennels/runs/crates, washing/drying food and water dishes, washing/drying bedding, and towels, sweeping/mopping of treatment room., • Walking hospitalized animals; picking up and mopping of animal waste from runs/crates and dog walk area. Feeding dogs/cats and administering medication as directed., • Ability to remain calm when interacting and handling a variety of dog/cat breeds and appropriately respond to behavioral and temperament cues., • Excellent attention to detail, ability to multi-task and respond with a sense of urgency, perform work duties with initiative and commitment to high standards., • Enthusiasm for teamwork, possessing a strong work ethic with excellent communication skills., • Ability to learn and perform a variety of tasks to contribute to overall team success. Work independently on tasks as assigned., • Reliable transportation to and from work., • Availability to work weekends and major holidays., • Ability to lift a minimum of 30lbs; work involves continual walking and standing throughout shift; physical demands include walking, standing, bending, reaching, stooping, and kneeling., • Must be at least 18 years or older; high school level education or equivalent., • Must be authorized to work in the United States. Previous Work Experience: • Animal Hospital, any position: 6 months (Preferred), • Veterinary Assistant Experience: 1 year (Preferred), • Customer Service: 1 year (Required) Job Type: Full-time Schedule/Availability: • Full time employees are scheduled to work 3 12 hour shifts, • Part time employees are scheduled 1-2 12 hour shifts averaging less than 30 hours per week., • Weekend and holiday availability is required., • Columbia Pike Animal Hospital:, • Overnight Full Time Availability between 8:00pm to 8:00am - $5 differential is added to hourly base rate Benefits: • Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401K; Hourly rate to be discussed during interview. Employee Tuition Assistance available for VA Certification and LVT candidates!

Job DescriptionDescription: Bring your dog to work? That’s right! Dogtopia, the industry leader in dog daycare, boarding, and spa services has an immediate opening for an energetic, organized, business-minded individual that will assist in all areas of Dogtopia as a Rover. This role will be cross-trained as a Canine Coach & Pet Parent Coordinator. This person should love dogs- and, upon successful completion of training, you can even bring YOUR dog to work with you! What a bonus! About the Rover Role: • The focus of the Rover is to ensure a safe and fun play environment for each pup while supervising the team to ensure all standards are being met ensuring safety and superior customer service are at the forefront of everything., • You are responsible for being a multi-tasker and assisting in all areas of the business, able to jump from a playroom to the front desk with ease., • You care for all furry friends as if they were a part of your family., • Creating the Most Exciting Day Ever for the pups in your playroom., • You interact with dogs and are always on stage. All rooms are equipped with cameras so Pet Parents can stay engaged with their dogs and watch the fantastic experience you create for their pup., • Greet everyone who walks in or out of Dogtopia., • Answer Pet Parent questions over the phone and in person., • Check pups in and out of daycare., • Share information about our daycare packages and memberships with Pet Parents., • Conduct dog evaluation About US: • We love and care for our Pet Parents’ pups like they are our own., • We provide you with the industry's best training in dog behavior and care., • A big part of our success: we hire great people, who love dogs, and we treat them exceptionally well and reward them for their excellence., • It’s always bring your dog to work day! About YOU: • You love dogs and would love to care for them all day, every day!, • You’re fast-paced, with a strong sense of urgency., • You’re the kind of person who takes your job seriously., • You thrive when you have multiple challenges on your plate., • You’re focused on achieving goals consistently and efficiently., • You’re careful not to make mistakes and can be counted on to ensure all the dogs are safe and well cared for!, • You’re lively, enthusiastic, and a very strong communicator., • You are cooperative, helpful, and careful., • You like meeting and interacting with new people., • You like to work with others and build a teamwork consensus., • You enjoy motivating a team through positivity to accomplish common goals, • You enjoy working in a collaborative, harmonious teamwork environment., • Tips, • Flexible schedule, • Dental insurance, • Vision insurance, • Referral program, • Employee discount, • Pet rider program, • Other, • Paid time off, • Health insurance, • Disability insurance Requirements: Required Skills/Abilities: • Excellent verbal and written communication skills., • Excellent interpersonal, customer service and sales skills., • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail., • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills., • Strong supervisory and delegation skills., • Committed to the success of the team and not just as an individual., • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software and POS systems. Education and Experience: • High School Diploma required., • 3-6 months in a high-volume animal care setting preferred., • Minimum 1 year of customer service focus facing professional work history required., • Prolonged periods of standing, walking and moving around the playrooms., • Prolonged periods of sitting at a computer., • Must love dogs.

Job Description Fetch! Pet Care is Hiring! Does spending time giving TLC to dogs and cats sound like your idea of fun? Do you have a flexible schedule or extra time in the week and an affinity for playing with pets? Would you like to make some extra money while providing animals with love and care? YES!?! Then being a Pet Care Provider may be just the opportunity you’ve been searching for! If you love providing care for animals, are independent, dedicated, and trustworthy with high personal standards, then we’d love to meet you! WHO WE ARE: Fetch! is a leading neighborhood provider of professional dog walking and pet-sitting services in the DMV for over 10 years. We are currently expanding our team in the all our markets, seeking dedicated and trustworthy individuals to perform pet sitting and dog walking services in the following locations: Alexandria, Arlington, Falls Church, McLean and Washington, DC. AVAILABLE POSITIONS: Dog Walkers | Pet Sitters · Mid-Day Shift (Consistent availability for a minimum of 2 hours between 10AM and 4PM) A POTENTIAL PURRFECT FIT FOR: · Retirees · Stay-at-Home Parents · Military Spouses · College Students · Veterinary Care Professionals · Remote & Freelance Workers IDEAL CANDIDATE (Obviously loves animals!) · Experienced in caring for pets (friends and family experience counts!) · Friendly, creative and customer service oriented · Able to lift 20-50 lbs and walk between 1-5 miles daily · Able to learn quickly, work independently and adapt easily · Able to communicate clearly and effectively · Able to follow directions, manage time and organize a schedule · Able to navigate internet, email and apps via computer and smartphone · Willing to commit to at least 6 months JOB REQUIREMENTS: · Be at least 21 years of age or older · Live in or near the area(s) which we service · Have a vehicle (registered and insured) · Have a smartphone HOW TO APPLY: Visit the website below and complete the application online

Job DescriptionPuppy Luv Pet Services is currently seeking a dedicated part-time Dog Walker/Pet Sitter to join our team in the Arlington, Virginia and Washington, DC areas. This is an on-call position, with dog walkers responsible for providing daily exercise and walks for our clients' dogs, typically in 15 to 60-minute increments. In addition to walks, dog walkers may also be tasked with ensuring that each dogs basic needs are met, including checking food and water supplies after exercise. Alternative responsibilities include delivery of marketing material and refilling of dog treats to Puppy Luv's contracted apartment communities. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Pick up and drop off dogs from their homes, • Understand special requests and conditions for each dog, • Walk dogs outdoors in all weather conditions (anywhere from 15 to 60 minutes), • Ensure each dog is getting exercise and potty breaks, • Ensure safety of the dogs you are walking and those (humans and dogs) around them, • Remove pet waste, • Maintain leadership of the pack of dogs (if walking multiple dogs at a time), • Take photos of the dogs (so human clients can see how they are doing), • Answer inquiries related to your service, clients ' dogs, • Record which dog(s) you walked, how long the walks were, anything abnormal that you noticed during the walk., • Provide occasional house sitting as requested (dependent upon availability)MINOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, • Ensure security of their homes when picking up and dropping off, • Give each dog love and attentionTHE INDIVIDUAL IN THIS POSITION SHOULD HAVE THE FOLLOWING, • Reliable transportation (car, SUV, etc.), • A friendly and engaging demeanor, • The ability to be flexible with scheduling, • Strong written and verbal communication skillsQUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB Education: • High School Diploma or GED

Job DescriptionSalary: $23.22 - $26.31 per hour Summary: The Deputy Animal Control Officer enforces animal control ordinances and related laws, rules and regulations within Arlington County. This is a front facing position, which requires exceptional customer service skills and a genuine desire to make a positive impact in the community. In addition, the Animal Control Officer conducts investigations and inspections, issues citations and warnings, and reports daily activities while also informing the public about relevant animal regulations and humane animal care. To learn more about the Animal Welfare League of Arlington please visit us at . Responsibilities include the following however other duties may be assigned: • Investigate all complaints of cruelty to animals and violations of state and local laws pertaining to keeping, raising and housing of all animals, both domestic and wild, • Respond to calls of injured or sick animals, both domestic and wild, • Respond to dispatched calls in priority order and determines appropriate action, • Investigate complaints of dogs running at large, • Enforce Arlington Countys dog leash law and all other Animal and Fowl codes pursuant to Arlington County code, • Investigate animal bite complaints, implement and release domestic animal quarantines, prepare and deliver specimens for rabies testing, • Patrol assigned areas as requested, • Inform the public while in the field regarding appropriate caregiving practices and animal laws and ordinances, • Assist other agencies in the county in resolving complaints pertaining to animals, • Work directly with the Commonwealth Attorney to prosecute violators of the Animal and Fowl code of Arlington as well as the comprehensive animal laws of Virginia, • Conduct educational presentations to schools, civic associations and other organizations, • Prepare and maintain accurate database records and reports of all activities, • Ensure proper maintenance and safety standards are met for assigned vehicle and equipment, • Assist in shelter care of impounded animals when necessary, • Assist staff, volunteers and the public with information regarding situations such as nuisance or trapped animals and answers questions about animal control policies and laws, • Perform emergency animal rescue service, emergency night call service, and animal first aid when required, • Perform the humane euthanasia of animals as necessary Supervisory Responsibilities:none; however, this position may support the supervision of volunteers if needed Qualifications: • High school diploma or GED equivalent, • Professional work experience in an animal shelter or in an animal care environment; experience in animal control helpful but not required, • Willingness and ability to learn the comprehensive animal laws of Virginia, Arlington County animal and fowl code, and other applicable ordinances, • Pass the Virginia state mandated Animal Control Officer training course within one (1) year of employment, • Complete training and receive certification in euthanasia within six (6) months of employment, • Receive pre-exposure rabies and tetanus vaccinations upon employment, • Strong interpersonal skills including excellent customer service and counseling skills with the ability to maintain effective working relationships among community professionals at all levels, • Demonstrated ability to engage and communicate with a diverse group of people, • Valid drivers license with a clean driving record, • Good physical condition with the ability to safely lift 50 pounds, • Ability and willingness to work extended hours and be on-call at night, weekends and holidays to answer emergency calls for service, • Sound computer literacy with the ability to sit for periods of time entering critical data into shelter database; experience working with shelter software helpful but not required, • Adaptable to shifting needs, evolving priorities and urgent situations that may arise, • Ability to think analytically and problem solve, combined with a willingness to ask questions and work collaboratively, • Ability to communicate well with the public regarding sensitive and emotional situations, • Desire to present a positive and professional image in representing AWLA both internally and externally, • Ability to maintain discretion with confidential information, • Have a passion for the mission and a deep commitment to the goals of the organization Typical physical & mental demands:Requires frequent bending, reaching, stooping, kneeling, walking/standing, eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, telephone, photocopier, calculator and other equipment or machinery. Will have exposure to injured and deceased animals, disinfectant solutions, and variable indoor and outdoor temperatures. May assist in animal restraint and deal with distressed or dangerous animals, and could be subject to bites and scratches. Requires manual dexterity to keep a strong animal on leash or operating a door while holding a strong animal on leash simultaneously. May be required to lift heavy items or animals (upwards of 50 lbs) and be otherwise physically active. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to communicate with the public, volunteers, staff, and animals. Also requires flexibility and adaptability to work with frequent interruptions. Must be comfortable around dogs, cats, small companion animals, reptiles, amphibians and wildlife. Vaccination requirement: Upon hire, employees will be required to receive rabies prophylaxis and tetanus vaccinations.

Job DescriptionDescription: Dogtopia, the industry leader in dog daycare, boarding, and spa services has an immediate opening for an energetic, organized, business-minded individual to lead our team as General Manager. This is a role for someone with a management and Operations background who understands hard work, how to deliver and train others to provide top customer service and ensure a great environment for the dogs in our care. This person should love dogs- and, upon successful completion of training, you can even bring YOUR dog to work with you! What a bonus! Customer Service and Presentation: As the General Manager, you are responsible to work with all customers and team members to ensure our customer experience sets the highest standards and satisfaction of our customers. Please take a moment and watch this short video to learn more about the brand: • Maintains a neat and organized Front Desk team and area at all times. This includes holding a team to professional clean dress., • Sets the example for the team o the 3 S’s (smile, story, and satisfaction) and holds them accountable to internal and external customer service standards., • Keeps the team members engaged in their duties., • Strive for high customer review ratings!, • Manages groomers including quality control of work, safety, schedules, and client records, • Utilizes training opportunities for the team such as dog injuries, billing issues, or customer complaints, • Maintains controllable expenses within budgetary constraints including forecasting, tracking and ordering supplies, minimizing payroll, and actively looking for new ways to maximize efficiency, • Develops team in up-selling and using dog evaluations to grow revenue, • Communications any concerns or needs to District Manager proactively and partnering after attempting to resolve issues, • Creates staffing schedule and helps monitor daily schedules, • Maintains optimum staffing and development with all employees, • Leads by example by coaching all on contributing to a positive team-oriented culture, • Delivers written performance reviews and gives employees positive acknowledgment when due!, • Help coach the staff on our Dogtopia-isms, • The Rules by which we, as DOGTOPIANS live by are:, • We LOVE life unconditionally like a dog., • We STAY loyal to our pack., • We CHASE the absolute highest standards of safety., • We PLAY to our fullest potential., • We TREAT every day like it’s the Most Exciting Day Ever!, • Onboard all employees and insure each employee has the correct amount of training, • Clean and Safe Environment- to ensure our furry friends are always in a safe and clean environment we take pride in working as a team to get all the nitty gritty complete., • Maintain and update cleaning schedule, along with holding themselves and team accountable to the Dogtopia’s safety and cleaning standards., • Inventory Management of cleaning, dog and First aid supplies., • It’s always bring your dog to work day!, • Education in basic dog obedience and training, • Fun, Dynamic team culture, • Career progression based on performance, • Additional certification programs are available, • Competitive wages with flexibility in scheduling, • Paid time off, medical benefits, and company incentives, • Dental insurance, • Vision insurance, • Referral program, • Employee discount, • Pet rider program, • Strong supervisory and delegation skills., • Excellent verbal and written communication skills., • Excellent interpersonal skills for internal and external customers., • Excellent sales and customer service skills., • Thorough understanding of principles and methods used to promote, display, and sell products and services., • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail., • Strong business acumen skills -analytical and problem-solving skills., • Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment., • Committed to the success of the team and not just as an individual., • High school diploma or equivalent., • At least three years of experience managing others and overseeing all areas of business., • Prolonged periods of standing, walking and moving around the playrooms., • Must love dogs.

Job Description We are looking for a dog walker and/or a cat sitter who loves animals, had experience & acknowledge of how to take care for pets or who wants to have experience and willing to learn. If you like walking with a dog, and every type of weather (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter), this might be a perfect job for you! It requires you to have great organizational skills, time management, detail oriented, navigational skills, valid driving license, reliable car, also genuine care for pets. Dog walkers should be able to handle at least 50lb animal. Responsibilities for cat sitting includes feeding, cleaning cat dishes, scooping litter box. If you are only interested in cat sitting, please still apply. We look forward you to apply to this position and thank you! Company DescriptionWe are located in North Arlington.We are located in North Arlington.

Job DescriptionDescription: Dogtopia, the industry leader in dog daycare, boarding, and spa services has an immediate opening for an energetic, organized, business-minded individual to lead our team as General Manager. This is a role for someone with a management and Operations background who understands hard work, how to deliver and train others to provide top customer service and ensure a great environment for the dogs in our care. This person should love dogs- and, upon successful completion of training, you can even bring YOUR dog to work with you! What a bonus! Customer Service and Presentation: As the General Manager, you are responsible to work with all customers and team members to ensure our customer experience sets the highest standards and satisfaction of our customers. Please take a moment and watch this short video to learn more about the brand: • Maintains a neat and organized Front Desk team and area at all times. This includes holding a team to professional clean dress., • Sets the example for the team o the 3 S’s (smile, story, and satisfaction) and holds them accountable to internal and external customer service standards., • Keeps the team members engaged in their duties., • Strive for high customer review ratings!, • Manages groomers including quality control of work, safety, schedules, and client records, • Utilizes training opportunities for the team such as dog injuries, billing issues, or customer complaints, • Maintains controllable expenses within budgetary constraints including forecasting, tracking and ordering supplies, minimizing payroll, and actively looking for new ways to maximize efficiency, • Develops team in up-selling and using dog evaluations to grow revenue, • Communications any concerns or needs to District Manager proactively and partnering after attempting to resolve issues, • Creates staffing schedule and helps monitor daily schedules, • Maintains optimum staffing and development with all employees, • Leads by example by coaching all on contributing to a positive team-oriented culture, • Delivers written performance reviews and gives employees positive acknowledgment when due!, • Help coach the staff on our Dogtopia-isms, • The Rules by which we, as DOGTOPIANS live by are:, • We LOVE life unconditionally like a dog., • We STAY loyal to our pack., • We CHASE the absolute highest standards of safety., • We PLAY to our fullest potential., • We TREAT every day like it’s the Most Exciting Day Ever!, • Onboard all employees and insure each employee has the correct amount of training, • Clean and Safe Environment- to ensure our furry friends are always in a safe and clean environment we take pride in working as a team to get all the nitty gritty complete., • Maintain and update cleaning schedule, along with holding themselves and team accountable to the Dogtopia’s safety and cleaning standards., • Inventory Management of cleaning, dog and First aid supplies., • It’s always bring your dog to work day!, • Education in basic dog obedience and training, • Fun, Dynamic team culture, • Career progression based on performance, • Additional certification programs are available, • Competitive wages with flexibility in scheduling, • Paid time off, medical benefits, and company incentives, • Dental insurance, • Vision insurance, • Referral program, • Employee discount, • Pet rider program, • Strong supervisory and delegation skills., • Excellent verbal and written communication skills., • Excellent interpersonal skills for internal and external customers., • Excellent sales and customer service skills., • Thorough understanding of principles and methods used to promote, display, and sell products and services., • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail., • Strong business acumen skills -analytical and problem-solving skills., • Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment., • Committed to the success of the team and not just as an individual., • High school diploma or equivalent., • At least three years of experience managing others and overseeing all areas of business., • Prolonged periods of standing, walking and moving around the playrooms., • Must love dogs.

Job Description APPLY FOR A PHONE INTERVIEW: 5-minute application at our website: PET CARE PROFESSIONAL: Alexandria Pet Care seeks a pet caregiver to work with special needs and healthy animals in their homes for pet sitting and dog walking visits. * Must have 1+ years prior animal experience in a volunteer or paid job working with animals, veterinary, dog training, animal behavior, fostering, rescue, doggie day care, or other. * Able and willing to care for medically needy and fearful or behaviorally needy animals, after Fear Free Certified® pet sitter training * Build your own schedule 7 days per week between 7am and 10pm * Starting hours are 15-25 hours/week. * May grow to 30+ hours/week as our company continues to grow. QUALIFICATIONS: * Live in our service area in Alexandria City: must live in one of our zip codes: 22301, 22302, 22303, 22304, 22305, 22311, 22312, 22314 * Have prior volunteer or paid pet experience COVID VACCINATION REQUIRED: We’re a 100% COVID-vaccinated pet care team. All candidates provide documentation of vaccination dates before scheduling an interview. New hires must have a bivalent booster and flu vaccination before beginning work. COMPENSATION: Work for the most trusted team in town, with W-2 employee status and great perks! * $18-$21 per hour weekdays / $27-$31 time-and-a-half all weekends and holidays * Perks: paid driving time, paid breaks, mileage reimbursement, meal reimbursement, gear reimbursement, paid training as a Fear Free Certified® Pet Sitting Professional, paid certification in Pet First Aid/CPR, 50% employee discount for our pet care services, and an awesome caring team * Benefits: Insurance bundle of medical/dental/vision is open to all part-timers and full-timers who work over 17.5 hours every week. 401(k) retirement plan with company match is open to all employees after 1 year of service with over 1,000 hours worked. * The only job where you're greeted every day with wiggles, wags, purrs, and love! SKILLS REQUIRED • Career experience with animals: from one year to fifty years of work experience in an animal-focused environment, • Caring calmly and carefully for pets of all types (able to care for indoor pets: birds, cats, dogs, guinea pigs, hamsters, rabbits, exotics), • Restraining pets and administering medication: able to learn administering insulin, asthma inhalers, oral meds, pilling cats and dogs of all sizes and temperaments (experience with sub-q fluids not required), • Handling dogs on leash or dog training experience: leash handling skills for all dogs especially of large breeds and dogs who pull, knowledge in behavior management of anxious and leash reactive dogs, • Understanding behaviors and personalities of pets in order to know what’s unusual or worrisome for a particular animal and to know how to tailor your own behavior and actions Don't wait! Do this now. Apply for a phone interview via the online application at our website. Company DescriptionElevate your career with the best pet care company in town! Alexandria Pet Care is a specialized in-home pet caregiving company providing personalized pet sitting and dog walking for almost 1,000 local households. We’re known as the most trusted and most experienced team in town, and we’re the only local service with every employee Fear Free Certified® and CPR/First Aid certified. Our service area encompasses 30 square miles including all of Alexandria City along with the portion of Fairfax County, Virginia between Huntington and Mount Vernon. We’re a relationship-based company with a stellar reputation and 5-star ratings on Google, Facebook, Nextdoor and Yelp. Since the company’s inception in 2004, Alexandria Pet Care has only hired career pet experts to provide tailored in-client-home animal care for all types of indoor household pets. Thanks to our excellent small neighborhood teams of employees who keep an ongoing high standard of client care, Alexandria Pet Care enjoys an extremely loyal client base, year-over-year growth, and a very strong recovery from the negative impact of the pandemic on our industry. To streamline our client experience and employee scheduling, the company uses a comprehensive client relationship management system to schedule, track, bill, document client instructions, and log services, so we can provide clients with real-time visit updates and photos about how their pet is doing. We are a 365-day appointment-based operation with employee teams working 105 hours a week, from 7 am to 10 pm every day. Alexandria Pet Care is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, gender, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, or sexual orientation. We require full vaccination and boosters for COVID-19. New employees must submit proof of full vaccination. We also strongly encourage T-dap, influenza and hepatitis B vaccines also be up to date for anyone on our team working directly with animals and their owners, unless a medical or religious exemption applies. In closing, we are committed caregivers. Our team of deeply caring people takes great pride in their expertise and their work. We are focused on a safe, fun, inclusive and fulfilling workplace for our team of employees, which allows us to maintain a top-quality personalized client experience for each pet owner who hires us.Elevate your career with the best pet care company in town! Alexandria Pet Care is a specialized in-home pet caregiving company providing personalized pet sitting and dog walking for almost 1,000 local households. We’re known as the most trusted and most experienced team in town, and we’re the only local service with every employee Fear Free Certified® and CPR/First Aid certified. Our service area encompasses 30 square miles including all of Alexandria City along with the portion of Fairfax County, Virginia between Huntington and Mount Vernon.\r\n\r\nWe’re a relationship-based company with a stellar reputation and 5-star ratings on Google, Facebook, Nextdoor and Yelp. Since the company’s inception in 2004, Alexandria Pet Care has only hired career pet experts to provide tailored in-client-home animal care for all types of indoor household pets. Thanks to our excellent small neighborhood teams of employees who keep an ongoing high standard of client care, Alexandria Pet Care enjoys an extremely loyal client base, year-over-year growth, and a very strong recovery from the negative impact of the pandemic on our industry.\r\n\r\nTo streamline our client experience and employee scheduling, the company uses a comprehensive client relationship management system to schedule, track, bill, document client instructions, and log services, so we can provide clients with real-time visit updates and photos about how their pet is doing. We are a 365-day appointment-based operation with employee teams working 105 hours a week, from 7 am to 10 pm every day.\r\n\r\nAlexandria Pet Care is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, gender, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, or sexual orientation. We require full vaccination and boosters for COVID-19. New employees must submit proof of full vaccination. We also strongly encourage T-dap, influenza and hepatitis B vaccines also be up to date for anyone on our team working directly with animals and their owners, unless a medical or religious exemption applies.\r\n\r\nIn closing, we are committed caregivers. Our team of deeply caring people takes great pride in their expertise and their work. We are focused on a safe, fun, inclusive and fulfilling workplace for our team of employees, which allows us to maintain a top-quality personalized client experience for each pet owner who hires us.

Job Description DoggyWalker.com is a leading dog walking and pet sitting business in northern Virginia and we invite you – as an animal lover – to join the team to provide midday dog walking and pet sit visits throughout Alexandria and Arlington, VA. We proudly employ a diverse team of fun-loving and dedicated animal care professionals. If you love the companionship of animals (and want to get paid for it!), then this opportunity is for you! We are currently hiring midday dog walkers and pet sitters (who we call pet caregivers) for new and returning business in these neighborhoods - want to work in a neighborhood near you? • Old Town, • Del Ray, • Rosemont, • Hybla Valley, • Groveton, • Arlington Heights, • West End, • Seminary Heights, • Fairlington, • Shirlington, • Potomac West, • Carlyle, • Arlandria, • Belle Haven, • Fort Hunt, • Mount Vernon Our caregivers come from all walks of life and have a variety of personal and professional experiences. Whether you are looking for an active, independent job with a flexible schedule or a supplemental income opportunity; being a DoggyWalker.com caregiver can provide you with the flexibility, income, and support you need while you pursue your personal, professional, and educational goals! We offer paid training, supplemental insurance, low-cost retirement plan, and performance-based pay rate increases. See what our employees have said about working at DoggyWalker.com on Glassdoor.com (t.ly/OC4D). Apply Today If You… • Are an animal lover (of course!)., • Have a smartphone with Internet service (we use the Time to Pet app for all visit scheduling)., • Have a personal and reliable, insured vehicle (there are few neighborhoods where caregivers travel on foot)., • Are available to complete walking visits for up to 5 hours a day, Monday through Friday (our greatest opportunities are for midday visits conducted during the midday)., • Enjoy working outdoors (we do practice safety precautions during inclement weather and excessive heat days)., • Have personal and/or professional experience with animal handling and care (a plus!)., • Are at least 18 years of age.