Walking Wet Noses Dog Walking & Pet Sitting LLC Midday Pet Care Specialist (Dog Walker) Vienna, VA · Part time Company website

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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.

Why Midday?

Midday is when our clients need us most, which makes this one of the most rewarding part-time dog walking and pet sitting jobs in Vienna and Oakton. Their families are at work, and their pets are counting on a friendly face, a good walk, and a little company. That’s why this role pays a premium rate and comes with something many part-time jobs don’t: predictability. You’ll know your hours, your route, and your regular pets week after week. Many of our clients’ pets will greet you like family before long.

Perks

• Premium midday pay. A higher rate for committing to our core hours.
• 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 account. Start saving for your future through our retirement savings account after 6 months.
• Employee discounts. Savings on our pet care services for your own pets.
• Set hours. Done by 3 PM, with evenings and weekends always yours.
• 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.

What Your Day Looks Like

You’ll drive a consistent route of scheduled home visits, getting to know each pet and its routine:

• Private dog walks. One household at a time. 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, habitat checks, and plenty of companionship for cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, birds, and more.
• Personalized care. Feeding, water, and medication when requested, following each pet’s care plan.
• Safety first. Follow all Walking Wet Noses safety protocols to keep every pet and home secure.
• Home security. Enter and secure each home following the client’s access instructions.
• Make every visit count. Bring playtime, affection, and a positive energy that pets look forward to.
• Visit reports. Log every visit in our mobile app with GPS tracking, photos, and a quick update for the family.
• A watchful eye. Notice changes in a pet’s behavior, mobility, or health and let our Administrative Team know right away.
• Build trust. Get to know your regular pets and their families, earning the kind of trust that keeps clients with us for years.

Schedule Details

• Part-time, Monday–Friday, between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM | $15–$17 per hour
• Available a minimum of 3 weekdays per week
• Available at least 3 consecutive hours on each day you work, within the 11 AM–3 PM window
• Same days and hours each week, so our clients and their pets can count on you

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
• Ability to work independently and manage your time on a solo route
• Strong verbal and written 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 pet sitting, dog walking, animal shelters, veterinary clinics, or other animal care, including caring for your own pets over the years
• 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 midday team members are the steady hands our clients rely on. They value routine, take pride in doing things right, and know that showing up at the same time, every time, is one of the kindest 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.

Your midday just got a lot more meaningful. Apply today. We’d love to meet you!