Pet Care Specialist (Dog Walker) at Walking Wet… · Fairfax

Walking Wet Noses Dog Walking & Pet Sitting is a locally owned pet care company serving Fairfax, Oakton, Vienna, Burke, Chantilly, Centreville, and Clifton. We provide premium, personalized in-home care for dogs, cats, and small animals, from rabbits and guinea pigs to birds, through private dog walks, pet sitting, overnight care, 24-hour house sitting, and pet taxi services.

What makes us stand out? Our Care Team members are trained, background-checked W-2 employees, not gig workers. Every dog walk is private, one household at a time. Every pet has a personalized care plan, and every visit ends with a GPS-tracked, photo-filled report for its family. We also give back to our community through our Community Heroes Discount for healthcare workers, first responders, military, veterans, and teachers.

What Your Day Looks Like

You’ll drive a route of scheduled home visits, giving each pet one-on-one attention by following their personal care plan:

• Private dog walks. Every walk is for one household only. You may walk up to two dogs from the same home, but never dogs from different clients together.
• Cat and small animal care. Feeding, fresh water, litter boxes, cage and habitat checks, and plenty of companionship for cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, birds, and more.
• Personalized care. Feeding, water, and medication when requested, done exactly the way each pet’s family expects.
• Home security. Enter and secure each home following the client’s access and security instructions.
• Visit reports. Log every visit in our mobile app with GPS tracking, photos, and a quick update clients love getting.
• A watchful eye. Notice changes in a pet’s behavior, mobility, or health and let our Administrative Team know right away.

Perks

• A real job, not a gig app. W-2 employment with a consistent weekly schedule.
• 100% of your tips. Every dollar goes to you.
• Paid drive time. You’re paid for your time between visits.
• Paid training. You earn from day one while you learn.
• Retirement savings. Eligible for a retirement account after 6 months.
• Employee discounts. Savings on our pet care services for your own pets.
• Daytime weekday hours. Your evenings and weekends stay yours.
• Flexible days. Choose the weekdays that work for you.
• Room to grow. First pick of extra pet-sitting shifts when you want more hours.
• Real support. Our Administrative Team is just a phone call away.

Schedule Details

• Approximately 5–20 hours per week, Monday–Friday, between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM
• Must be available for at least two consecutive hours on each day you’re scheduled
• A consistent weekly schedule is required, because our clients and their pets count on routine
• Actual hours depend on client demand, route assignments, and your availability

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license and unrestricted access to a reliable, insured vehicle
• A smartphone and willingness to use our scheduling and visit-reporting app
• Comfort handling dogs of all sizes, ages, and energy levels, plus cats and small animals
• The stamina to be on your feet and walking throughout your shift, in rain, heat, or cold
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and dependable work habits
• A genuine love of animals and a commitment to their safety

Bonus Points For

• Experience in dog walking, pet sitting, animal shelters, veterinary clinics, or other animal care
• Experience with senior pets or pets with special needs
• Comfort with anxious, fearful, or reactive dogs
• Pet First Aid or CPR certification

Who Thrives Here

Our best Pet Care Specialists are observant, patient, and steady. They follow instructions to a T, speak up when something seems off, and know that showing up consistently is one of the most caring things you can do for a pet.

Good to Know

A national criminal background check is part of our onboarding process. Walking Wet Noses Dog Walking & Pet Sitting LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Ready to make tails wag? Apply today. We can’t wait to meet you!