Weekend East Greenwich Pet Care Professional (Pet Sitting & Dog Walking)
About The Position
Furry Fellas Pet Service LLC is seeking experienced and reliable Pet Care Professionals for weekend pet sitting and dog walking roles in East Greenwich & North Kingstown, RI. This is a long-term, part-time position 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 (dogs, cats, small animals), and overnight pet sitting. They have been recognized as a Top 3 Pet Service Company for nine consecutive years and are committed to the highest level of professionalism and quality care.
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 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 approximately 10+ 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
- Dog walking, exercising dogs, and letting them out for bathroom breaks.
- Pet sitting, feeding, and administering medications when applicable.
- Cat care and small animal care, including litter box cleaning.
- Providing love and attention to pets while clients are away or occupied.
- Traveling between clients' homes to care for their companions.
- Following detailed care instructions provided by clients and within the client management system.
- Leaving notes for clients after each visit to update them on 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.
- Positive interactions with furry clients.
- 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 completed prior to job offer.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
