Dog Walker/Pet Sitter

Atlas and DWDC are currently hiring exceptional dog walker and pet sitters to join our wonderful team. Atlas and DWDC is an established and well-loved company in the DC area.

Pet Sitters Responsibilities:

• Work weekdays Mon - Fri from approximately 10.30 am - 4pm, with weekends and holidays available if you would like the additional
• work , as walks, visits and stays vary based on client needs. 
• Enter the homes of clients and visit with their pets for varying lengths of time (usually 30- 60 minutes each)
• Walk pets as required 
• Feed pets 
• Check that pets have ample water supply and refill as necessary
• Make sure no damage caused by pets in the absence of their owners
• Confirm that if any potty accidents have occurred in the homes of our clients to clean up.
• Communicate with clients and with management during visits.
• Appropriate pet clean-up as required (i.e. kitty litter scooping when sitting for a cat, rabbit etc)   

Pet Sitters Requirements and Qualifications:

• Must have your own, reliable mode of transportation to perform the duties and responsibilities associated with this role
• Must be extremely detail oriented and be able to follow detailed instructions
• Must be responsible, reliable, and dependable
• Must be timely and punctual 
• Must be able to self-manage 
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be compassionate about animals
• Must feel comfortable working with and interacting with both small and large animals
• Must be able to pass criminal background check
• Must have a reliable smartphone and know how to use an app for the walks and visits.