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Pet Sitting & Dog Walking for Healthcare Workers in Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania & King George
Your dog can't wait 12 hours. Your cats can't skip a feeding because your shift ran long. And you can't leave a patient to handle it yourself.
Trusted by nurses, medical professionals and healthcare workers throughout Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania, and King George for reliable dog walking and in-home pet sitting.
Licensed. Bonded. Insured. Background Checked. In over 10 years of service, we have never cancelled a scheduled client visit, including during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Supporting Healthcare Professionals Throughout the Region
Whether you work at Mary Washington Hospital, Stafford Hospital, Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center, Fredericksburg VA Health Care Center, Kaiser Permanente, or our local urgent care center, medical practice, rehabilitation facility, our team understands the realities of healthcare schedules.
Maybe you commute to one of the facilities outside our area? That adds even more hours to your already long shift. Don't worry - we can help you too.
Long shifts, overnight coverage, weekends, holidays, and unexpected overtime are all part of the job. Reliable pet care should be one less thing to worry about.
Two services. One team that shows up every time.
Dog walking for healthcare workers
Your dog needs a midday walk, but you're not leaving the floor. Your high-energy breed needs daily exercise, but you worked back-to-back shifts. These are not edge cases - they are daily realities for healthcare professionals, and they are exactly why we offer shift-timed dog walking across Fredericksburg, Stafford, and Spotsylvania.
Our walkers follow your dog's routine, route preferences, and behavior notes so every walk is consistent, safe, and on time. Walks are available early morning before a day shift, midday during long hours, and evenings when you're running late or on overnight call. Every walk includes a timestamped photo update sent directly to your phone so you can check in without stepping away from a patient.
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Early morning walks before your day shift starts
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Midday walks so your dog isn't waiting 10+ hours
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Evening walks when you're running late or on call
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Consistent team who know your dog's routine
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Timestamped photo report after every walk
Pet sitting for healthcare workers
When overnight shifts, back-to-back days, or extended stretches away from home mean your pets need more than a walk, our in-home pet sitting keeps their routine intact without the stress of boarding. You can't leave a patient to walk your dog. We make sure you never have to choose.
Your pets stay home. Their environment stays familiar. Our sitters come to you - feeding, medicating, playing with, and caring for your animals on your schedule. We are trained in medication administration including oral medications, injections, and special feeding protocols, so pets with medical needs are fully supported. Every visit includes a full photo journal delivered to your phone.
Holiday coverage, overnight shifts, and multi-day stretches are all part of what we do.
Healthcare Heroes Program
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Priority scheduling
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Multi-day shift coverage
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Holiday and weekend coverage when no family backup is available
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Medication administration - oral, injectable, and special protocols
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Multi-pet households with dogs, cats, and other animals
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Full photo journal after every visit
Why Healthcare Workers Choose Critter Sitter of VA
✓ Licensed, bonded & insured
✓ W-2 Employees (not contractors)
✓ Background-checked professional team
✓ GPS-tracked visits
✓ Detailed visit reports with photos
✓ Medication administration included
✓ Flat-rate pet sitting pricing (not per pet)
✓ Team coverage for dependable scheduling
✓ Fear Free trained professionals
✓ Certified Professional Pet Sitter
✓ Award-winning service provider
✓ Serving Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania & King George
FAQ - Dog Walking and Pet Sitting services for Healthcare
Can you care for my dog during a 12-hour nursing shift?
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Yes. We provide midday dog walking and pet sitting visits designed specifically for healthcare professionals working long shifts.
Do you provide holiday pet care for healthcare workers?
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Yes. We operate 365 days a year, including weekends and holidays.
Can you administer medications?
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Yes. Our trained team can administer many medications according to your pet's care plan.
What if my shift runs late?
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Healthcare schedules can change unexpectedly. We work with clients to provide dependable care when schedules shift.
Do you provide recurring dog walking and pet sitting for hospital staff?
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Yes. Many of our recurring dog walking and pet sitting clients work in healthcare and rely on us for weekday visits.
One less thing to worry about before your next shift.
How to Get Started
Getting started is simple:
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Contact us to tell us about your pets and your schedule
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Free meet & greet - we come to your home, meet your animals, and learn their routine
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Book your visits - through our easy online client portal
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Relax- we'll send you updates after every visit so you always know your pets are happy
Book Dog Walking or Drop-In Pet Sitting in Fredericksburg, VA
Ready to give your pets the professional in-home care they deserve? Contact Critter Sitter of VA today to schedule your free meet and greet.
📞 (540) 407-2690