Morning Providence Pet Care Professional (Pet Sitting & Dog Walking)

Furry Fellas Pet Service LLC•Providence, RI

8d•$16 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Furry Fellas Pet Service LLC is hiring experienced pet care professionals for morning pet sitting and dog walking in Providence, Rhode Island. This is a long-term, part-time role with 10–20 hours per week. Consistent weekday morning availability is required, generally between 7–10 a.m. or 7–9 a.m. New team members usually begin with fewer hours and gradually build their schedules as training is completed and clients are assigned. Ongoing hours depend on availability, performance, client demand, and territory. Additional afternoon, evening, or weekend availability may create opportunities for more hours. Care visits may include walking and exercising dogs, bathroom breaks, pet sitting, feeding, administering medication when applicable, caring for cats and small animals, cleaning litter boxes, and providing attention and care while clients are away or occupied. Professionals travel frequently between client homes in their assigned service areas, follow client care instructions and information in the client management system, and leave clients a note after each visit. Compensation is paid per visit, with rates based on visit length and experience. Starting rates are $9.00 for 15-minute visits, $10.00 for 20-minute visits, $10.50 for 30-minute visits, $12–$13.50 for 45-minute visits, and $16–$18 for 60-minute visits. The role is paid per visit, not hourly. Mileage is reimbursed, tips are retained in full, and training and meetings are paid. Reimbursement is available for a Pet First Aid certificate course if it has not been completed before a job offer. Additional pay is available for advanced certifications, including an additional $1 per visit equivalent for Certified Veterinary Technicians, Certified Dog Trainers, and Fear Free Certified Professionals. The employer reports that established professionals have averaged approximately $18–$20 or more per hour in total compensation based on payroll records; actual earnings vary. The company has operated since 2006 and provides dog walking, pet sitting for dogs, cats, and small animals, and overnight pet sitting. It emphasizes professional, high-quality animal care and supporting its team members.

Requirements

Minimum age of 18.
Prior professional animal care experience in a professional, volunteer, or educational setting.
Reliable vehicle, valid driver's license, and proof of auto insurance.
Smartphone with reliable internet access.
Daily access to email and the internet.
Comfort using mobile apps for scheduling, communication, and visit documentation.
Ability to pass a criminal background check.
Excellent attention to detail, communication, and customer service skills.
Comfort working outdoors and walking dogs year-round in varying weather conditions.
Reliable, punctual, and dependable.
Consistent morning availability Monday through Friday, between 7–10 a.m. or 7–9 a.m.
Availability for 10–20 hours per week.

Nice To Haves

Additional afternoon, evening, or weekend availability.
Advanced credentials such as Certified Veterinary Technician, Certified Dog Trainer, or Fear Free Certified Professional.
Pet First Aid certificate completed before a job offer.
Experience in a veterinary hospital or clinic, animal shelter or rescue, dog daycare or boarding facility, grooming salon, pet or dog training, animal care, veterinary or animal science internship or externship, horse or farm animal care, wildlife rehabilitation, zoo, aquarium, or another professional animal care setting.

Responsibilities

Walk and exercise dogs, provide bathroom breaks, and provide pet sitting.
Feed pets and administer medications when applicable.
Care for cats and small animals, including cleaning litter boxes.
Provide attentive, high-quality care while clients are away from home or occupied with work.
Travel between client homes throughout assigned service areas.
Follow detailed client care instructions and instructions in the client management system.
Leave clients a note after each visit describing how the visit went.

Benefits

Continuing education and paid certificate programs.
Birthday, holiday, and referral bonuses.
Supportive coworkers and leader.
Mileage reimbursement.
100% of tips.
Paid trainings and meetings.
Paid certifications and continuing education.
Reimbursement for a Pet First Aid certificate course if not already completed before a job offer.
Additional pay for specified advanced certifications.
Opportunity to spend work time outdoors with dogs or indoors with cats and other small animals.