Do You Love Animals and Are You Awesome?

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! We provide midday dog walking and pet sit visits throughout Alexandria and Arlington, VA and we proudly employ a diverse team of fun-loving, dedicated, animal care professionals. If you enjoy being outdoors and love the companionship of animals (and can get paid for it!), 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.

Our team conducts safe visits following coronavirus prevention protocols. Visit https://www.doggywalker.com/safety-protocols to learn more.

Who We Hire as Dog Walkers

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, 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.
• Have a personal and reliable, insured vehicle.
• Are available to complete walking visits for up to 5 hours a day, Monday through Friday.
• Enjoy working outdoors.
• Have personal and/or professional experience with animal handling and care (a plus!).
• Are at least 18 years of age.
• Can lift up to 50 lbs. (in case of animal emergency) and able to walk between two (2) and five (5) miles a day.

Please answer or refer to the following questions when submitting your application, and please be certain to upload a resume and/or cover letter as well.

1. Are you authorized to work in the U.S.?

2. Are you willing to undergo a background check per local law and regulations?

3. Why do you think this position is a good fit for you?

4. What questions or concerns do you have about this position?

5. Do you have a personal, reliable vehicle?

6. Do you have a smartphone with Internet service?

7. Are you able to walk between two (2) and five (5) miles a day?

8. Can you speak, read, and write in English? 

9. Can you commit to working the same hours Monday-Friday AND make a six-month commitment? Please explain your work availability for this position.

10. Are you available to complete pet sits in the morning (before 9 a.m.) and evening (after 5 p.m.)?

About DoggyWalker.com

At DoggyWalker.com, our dog walking and pet-sitting staff are lifelong pet owners, animal lovers, and experienced animal care providers and we invite you to join the team! We provide all employees with the training and tools needed for you to be successful in providing a professional level of pet care.