Weekend Cranston Pet Care Professional (Pet Sitting & Dog Walking)

Furry Fellas Pet Service LLC • Cranston, RI

8d • $16 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

Furry Fellas Pet Service LLC is seeking experienced and reliable Pet Care Professionals for weekend pet sitting and dog walking positions in Cranston, RI. This is a long-term, part-time role for individuals passionate about providing exceptional care to pets and their families. The company has been in business since 2006, offering services like dog walking, pet sitting for dogs, cats, and small animals, and overnight pet sitting. They pride themselves on a high level of professionalism and a genuine passion for working with animals.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Prior professional animal care experience (e.g., professional pet sitting/dog walking, veterinary hospital, animal shelter, dog daycare/boarding, pet grooming, pet/dog training, veterinary technician/assistant, animal care technician, veterinary/animal science internship/externship, horse barns, equine facilities, farm animal care, wildlife rehabilitation/care, zoo/aquarium 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.
• Consistent weekend availability (Saturdays & Sundays) for a minimum of 4-6 hours each weekend day during service hours (7 am-9 pm).
• Ability to work 10-20 hours per week.
• Comfortable with dogs of all sizes and energy levels, as well as cats and other small animals.

Nice To Haves

• Additional weekday availability is a plus and may provide opportunities for more hours.
• Certified Vet Techs, Certified Dog Trainers, and Fear Free Certified Professionals may receive additional pay.

Responsibilities

• Perform dog walking, exercising dogs, and letting them out for bathroom breaks.
• Provide pet sitting services including feeding, administering medications (when applicable), cat care, small animal care, and litter box cleaning.
• Offer love and attention to pets while clients are away.
• Travel frequently between clients' homes to care for their companions.
• Follow detailed care instructions provided by the client and within the client management system.
• Leave a note for clients after each visit detailing how the visits went.

Benefits

• Paid to exercise and spend time outdoors with dogs or indoors with cats/other small animals.
• Continuing education and paid certificate programs.
• Birthday, Holiday, and Referral Bonuses.
• Supportive co-workers and leadership.
• Satisfaction of working a job you love.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• 100% of tips.
• Paid trainings and meetings.
• Reimbursement for Pet First Aid certificate course if not already completed prior to job offer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed