Core Pet Sitter / Dog Walker – East Greenwich Territory (AM & PM Shifts)

Furry Fellas Pet Service LLC•East Greenwich, RI

8d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Furry Fellas Pet Service is hiring AM and PM Core Pet Sitters / Dog Walkers for its East Greenwich / North Kingstown, Rhode Island territory. The role involves caring for pets in clients’ homes, following individualized care instructions, documenting visits, and providing dependable, professional service. Candidates should have prior professional animal care experience and be comfortable working independently with dogs, cats, and other small animals. Each sitter has a consistent weekly schedule with three regular days, two extended-coverage days, and two consecutive days off. The AM shift’s regular days are Tuesday through Thursday, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM, with extended availability Sunday and Monday between 7:00 AM and 9:00 PM; days off are Friday and Saturday. The PM shift’s regular days are Tuesday through Thursday, 1:00 PM–9:00 PM, with extended availability Friday and Saturday between 7:00 AM and 9:00 PM; days off are Sunday and Monday. Extended coverage means being available for visits during service hours when clients are scheduled, not working continuously throughout that period. Actual daily schedules vary with bookings, route density, and seasonal demand. Visits generally last 15–60 minutes, most commonly 30 minutes. Visits are usually arranged within two-hour arrival windows. Work includes dog walking and exercise, feeding and providing water, medication administration when applicable, cat and small-animal care, cleaning pet areas, and completing additional household tasks requested through the company’s services. Sitters review care notes before visits, document each visit in the client management system, take and send photos and visit summaries, and travel among clients’ homes in their assigned territory. Mileage is paid while traveling between client visits. This is a W-2 employee position paid per visit rather than hourly. Visit rates range from $9 for a 15-minute visit to $16–$18 for a 60-minute visit, with rates varying by visit length. The schedule begins gradually during training. As routes grow, the company aims to build Core Pet Sitters / Dog Walkers to approximately 20–25 or more hours per week, depending on client demand, route density, and seasonal fluctuations. The employer reports that established Pet Care Professionals have averaged approximately $18–$20 or more per hour in total compensation based on payroll records; actual earnings vary. The company handles client acquisition, scheduling, billing, marketing, and office support so employees can focus on pet care. It seeks compassionate, dependable professionals interested in a long-term role.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Have prior professional animal care experience, which may be professional, volunteer, or educational experience.
Have a reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and proof of auto insurance.
Have a smartphone with reliable internet access.
Have daily access to email and the internet.
Be comfortable using mobile apps for scheduling, communication, and visit documentation.
Be able to pass a criminal background check.
Have excellent attention to detail, communication, and customer service skills.
Be reliable, punctual, and dependable.
Be comfortable working independently and managing a daily schedule.
Be comfortable walking dogs outdoors year-round in various weather conditions.
Be able to safely handle dogs of various sizes, breeds, temperaments, and energy levels.

Responsibilities

Walk and exercise dogs.
Let dogs out for bathroom breaks.
Feed pets and refresh their water.
Administer medications when applicable.
Provide care for cats and small animals.
Scoop litter boxes and clean pet areas.
Provide attentive care to pets while clients are at work or away.
Review and follow detailed client care instructions and household notes.
Document visits in the client management system.
Travel throughout the assigned territory to care for pets in clients’ homes.
Take photos and send a visit summary after every visit.
Bring in mail and newspapers.
Water indoor and outdoor plants.
Check clients’ homes for concerns.
Complete additional household tasks included with the company’s services.

Benefits

Paid mileage between client visits.
Employees keep 100% of tips.
Paid training and meetings.
Paid certifications and continuing education.
Reimbursement for Pet First Aid certification if it was not completed before hire.
Additional pay for advanced certifications, including the equivalent of $1 per visit for Certified Veterinary Technicians, Certified Dog Trainers, and Fear Free Certified Professionals.
Workers’ Compensation and Unemployment Insurance coverage, and payment of the employer portion of Social Security and Medicare taxes.
Employee discounts.
Opportunities for advancement as the company grows.
Consistent weekly schedule with two consecutive days off.
Assigned local territory intended to minimize travel.
Opportunity to build long-term client relationships.