Core Pet Sitter / Dog Walker – Coventry Territory (AM & PM Shifts)
About The Position
Furry Fellas Pet Service is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team as Core Pet Sitters / Dog Walkers for the Coventry Territory. This role involves providing exceptional care for pets, including dogs, cats, and other small animals, while clients are away. The company has been serving Rhode Island since 2006 and is committed to professionalism, reliability, and employee support. This position offers a consistent weekly schedule with two consecutive days off, an assigned local territory to minimize travel, and opportunities for advancement. The role is a W-2 employee position, not an independent contractor.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Prior professional animal care experience
- Reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance
- Smartphone with reliable internet access
- Daily access to email and the internet
- Comfortable using mobile apps for scheduling, communication and visit documentation
- Able to pass a criminal background check
- Excellent attention to detail, communication and customer service skills
- Reliable, punctual and dependable
- Comfortable working independently and managing your daily schedule
- Comfortable walking dogs outdoors year-round in various weather conditions
- Able to safely handle dogs of various sizes, breeds, temperaments and energy levels
Nice To Haves
- Looking for a long-term position with a professional pet care company
Responsibilities
- Walking and exercising dogs
- Letting dogs out for bathroom breaks
- Feeding pets and refreshing water
- Administering medications (when applicable)
- Providing cat care and small animal care
- Scooping litter boxes and cleaning pet areas
- Providing exceptional care, love and attention while clients are at work or away from home
- Following detailed client care instructions and documenting visits within our client management system
- Traveling throughout your assigned territory to care for pets in clients’ homes
- Taking photos and sending a visit summary after every visit
- Bringing in mail and newspapers
- Watering indoor and outdoor plants
- Checking the home for any concerns
- Completing any additional household tasks included with our services
Benefits
- Paid mileage between client visits
- 100% of tips
- Paid training and meetings
- Paid certifications and continuing education
- Reimbursement for Pet First Aid certification (if not previously completed before hire)
- Additional pay available for advanced certifications, including the equivalent of +$1 per visit for Certified Veterinary Technicians, Certified Dog Trainers, and Fear Free Certified Professionals
- We pay Workers’ Compensation, Unemployment Insurance, and payment of the employer portion of Social Security and Medicare taxes.
- We handle client acquisition, scheduling, billing, marketing, and office support so you can focus on providing exceptional pet care.
- Employee discounts
- Opportunities for advancement as the company continues to grow
- Consistent weekly schedule with two consecutive days off
- Assigned local territory to minimize travel
- Opportunity to build long-term client relationships
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
