AM & PM Cranston Pet Care Professional (Pet Sitting & Dog Walking)
About The Position
Furry Fellas Pet Service LLC is hiring experienced pet care professionals to provide pet sitting and dog walking in Cranston, Rhode Island, with morning and evening availability. The role involves caring for dogs, cats, and other small animals in clients’ homes while they are away or occupied. Visits may include walking and exercising dogs, bathroom breaks, feeding, administering medication when applicable, cat and small-animal care, litter-box cleaning, and providing attention and affection. Staff travel between client homes within assigned service areas, follow detailed client instructions and information in the client management system, and leave a visit note for clients. This is a long-term, part-time position paid per visit rather than by the hour. Team members need consistent availability Monday through Sunday for at least 1–2 hours between 7–9 a.m. and again between 6–9 p.m. Schedules and hours vary with client demand; the stated minimum is 10 hours per week. New team members generally start with fewer hours as they complete training and are assigned clients. Ongoing hours depend on availability, performance, demand, and territory. Additional daytime availability may create opportunities for more hours, and team members may set a maximum number of hours they wish to work. Compensation is based on visit length and experience, with mileage reimbursement, tips, paid training and meetings, paid certifications and continuing education, and reimbursement for a Pet First Aid certificate course if not completed before a job offer. Additional pay is available for certain advanced certifications. The employer reports that established professionals have averaged approximately $18–$20 or more per hour in total compensation, while noting that actual earnings vary. Furry Fellas Pet Service LLC has been in business since 2006 and provides dog walking, pet sitting, and overnight pet sitting. The company emphasizes professionalism and high-quality care for pets and their families.
Requirements
- At least 18 years old.
- Prior professional, volunteer, or educational 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.
- Comfort 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 walking dogs outdoors year-round in varied weather conditions.
- Reliable, punctual, and dependable.
- Consistent morning and evening availability Monday through Sunday: at least 1–2 hours between 7–9 a.m. and again between 6–9 p.m.
- Available for at least 10 hours per week.
Nice To Haves
- Additional daytime availability.
- Advanced certifications such as Certified Veterinary Technician, Certified Dog Trainer, or Fear Free Certified Professional.
- Experience in veterinary hospitals or clinics, shelters or rescues, dog daycares or boarding facilities, grooming, training, animal-care roles, related internships or externships, horse or farm-animal care, or wildlife care. Zoo or aquarium experience and other professional animal-care settings may also be considered.
Responsibilities
- Walk and exercise dogs and provide bathroom breaks.
- Pet-sit and care for dogs, cats, and other small animals in clients’ homes.
- Feed pets and administer medications when applicable.
- Clean litter boxes and provide pets with attention and care.
- Travel frequently between client homes within assigned service areas.
- Follow detailed care instructions from clients and the client management system.
- Leave clients a note after each visit describing how it went.
Benefits
- Continuing education and paid certificate programs.
- Birthday, holiday, and referral bonuses.
- Supportive coworkers and leadership.
- Paid training and meetings.
- Paid certifications and continuing education.
- Reimbursement for a Pet First Aid certificate course if not already completed before a job offer.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- 100% of tips.
- Additional pay for certain advanced certifications.
- Opportunity to spend work time exercising outdoors with dogs or caring for cats and other small animals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
