Role Overview
Passionately Pets is hiring a mid-level Animal Care Specialist. This is a full-time role in Alexandria. posted last week. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
What if your workday included fresh air, exercise, and happy pets instead of meetings and emails?
Turn your love of animals into a flexible, rewarding job.
Passionately Pets is seeking an animal care specialist in Shirlington (22206) for pet sitting and dog walking services.
Daily Responsibilities
- Enter client homes to provide pet care visits
- Walk dogs and engage with pets
- Feed animals and maintain water supply
- Clean litter boxes and cages
- Check for and clean accidents
- Monitor home conditions
- Communicate with management
Schedule
- Weekdays, weekends, and holidays as needed
- Visits typically 15-60 minutes
Qualifications
- Live within 3 miles of 22206
- Reliable transportation + smartphone
- Detail-oriented and dependable
- Strong communication skills
- Comfortable with small and large animals
- Able to work independently
- Willing to work in all weather
- 6-month commitment minimum
- Background check required
Compensation
- $24-$28/hour + tips
Part-time supplemental income role. LGBTQ+ and POC encouraged to apply.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Animal Care Specialist position at Passionately Pets?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Passionately Pets. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Animal Care Specialist position at Passionately Pets located?
This position is based in Alexandria. Passionately Pets has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Animal Care Specialist at Passionately Pets earn?
Passionately Pets has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Animal Care Specialist role at Passionately Pets posted?
This role was posted on June 4, 2026 (10 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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