M-F 10-3pm East Greenwich Pet Care Professional (Pet Sitting & Dog Walking)

Furry Fellas Pet Service LLC•East Greenwich, RI

8d•$16 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Furry Fellas Pet Service LLC is hiring experienced Pet Care Professionals to provide pet sitting and dog walking in East Greenwich and North Kingstown, Rhode Island. The position is part-time, with consistent weekday availability Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. or 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., for approximately 10–20 hours per week. New team members typically 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. Team members may set a maximum number of hours they want to work. Additional weekday or weekend availability may create opportunities for more hours. Visits may involve walking and exercising dogs, providing bathroom breaks, feeding pets, administering medication when applicable, caring for cats and small animals, cleaning litter boxes, and providing attention and care while clients are away or busy. The role requires frequent travel between client homes in assigned service areas, following detailed care instructions, and leaving clients a note after each visit. The work includes walking dogs outdoors year-round in varied weather conditions. Compensation is paid per visit, with rates based on visit length and experience. The posting lists starting rates of $9 for 15-minute visits, $10 for 20-minute visits, $10.50 for 30-minute visits, $12–$13.50 for 45-minute visits, and $16–$18 for 60-minute visits. Mileage is reimbursed, tips are paid in full, and trainings and meetings are paid. Additional compensation is available for certain advanced certifications. Established Pet Care Professionals have averaged approximately $18–$20 or more per hour in total compensation based on payroll records, though actual earnings vary. Furry Fellas Pet Service LLC has operated since 2006 and provides dog walking, pet sitting for dogs, cats, and small animals, and overnight pet sitting. The company says its staff have prior experience working or volunteering with animals and are committed to providing high-quality care to pets and their families.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Have prior professional animal care experience in a professional, volunteer, or educational setting.
Have a reliable vehicle, a valid driver’s license, and proof of auto insurance.
Have a smartphone with reliable internet access and daily access to email and the internet.
Be comfortable using mobile apps for scheduling, communication, and visit documentation.
Be able to pass a criminal background check.
Have excellent attention to detail, communication, and customer service skills.
Be comfortable working outdoors while walking dogs year-round in various weather conditions.
Be reliable, punctual, and dependable.
Have consistent availability Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. or 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Nice To Haves

Additional weekday or weekend availability.
Advanced certifications such as Certified Veterinary Technician, Certified Dog Trainer, or Fear Free Certified Professional.
Experience in professional pet sitting or dog walking, veterinary settings, animal shelters or rescues, dog daycare or boarding, grooming, training, animal care, equine or farm animal care, wildlife rehabilitation, zoos, aquariums, or related internships or externships.

Responsibilities

Walk and exercise dogs, provide bathroom breaks, and provide pet sitting visits.
Feed pets and administer medications when applicable.
Provide care for cats and small animals, including cleaning litter boxes.
Give pets attention and care while clients are away from home or occupied with work.
Travel frequently between client homes in assigned service areas.
Follow detailed client care instructions, including those in the client management system.
Leave clients a note after each visit describing how the visit went.
Walk dogs outdoors year-round in a variety of weather conditions.

Benefits

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