Morning Providence Pet Care Professional (Pet Sitting & Dog Walking)
About The Position
Furry Fellas Pet Service LLC is hiring experienced Pet Care Professionals for morning pet sitting and dog walking in Providence, RI. The ideal candidate has prior professional animal care experience, is reliable, passionate about pets, and comfortable with various animals. This role requires reliable transportation, a smartphone, independent work ability, and strong communication skills. The company has been in business since 2006, offering dog walking, pet sitting, and overnight pet sitting services. They are committed to high professionalism and quality care, with staff having prior experience and a passion for animals.
Requirements
- Minimum age of 18 years
- 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
- Comfortable working outdoors walking dogs year round in various weather conditions
- Reliable, punctual and dependable
- Professional animal care experience means you have cared for animals in a professional, volunteer or educational setting.
- Consistent Morning availability Monday through Friday between the hours 7-10am or 7-9am
- 10-20 hours per week
Nice To Haves
- Additional Afternoon, Evening or Weekend availability is a plus and may provide opportunities for more hours.
Responsibilities
- Visits include dog walking, exercising dogs, letting out for bathroom breaks, pet sitting, feeding, administering medications (when applicable), cat care/small animal care, litter box cleaning and providing love & attention and exceptional care while clients are away from home or pre-occupied with work.
- Frequent travel between clients homes throughout your assigned service areas to care for their companions while they are at work or on vacation
- Following detailed care instructions provided by the client and within our client management system
- Leave a note for clients after each visit so they know how the visits went.
Benefits
- Get paid to exercise & spend your time outdoors with dogs or indoors with cats/other small animals!
- Continuing education & paid certificate programs
- Birthday / Holiday & Referral Bonuses
- Co-workers and a Leader who supports you
- Get greeted daily by furry clients who will adore you. Tail wags and licks are an added bonus!
- The satisfaction of working a job where you love what you do!
- Mileage reimbursement
- 100% of tips
- Paid trainings & meetings
- Paid certifications & continuing education
- Reimbursement for Pet First Aid certificate course if you have not already completed it prior to job offer.
- Additional pay available for advanced certifications including +$1 per visit equivalent for Certified Vet Techs, Certified Dog Trainers and Fear Free Certified Professionals
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
