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

Furry Fellas Pet Service LLC • Cranston, RI

8d • $16 - $18

About The Position

Furry Fellas Pet Service LLC is hiring experienced pet care professionals to provide morning pet sitting and dog walking services in Cranston, Rhode Island. The role involves caring for dogs, cats, and other small animals in clients’ homes while clients are working or away. Visits may include walking and exercising dogs, bathroom breaks, feeding, administering medications when applicable, cat and small-animal care, litter box cleaning, and providing attention and care. Team members follow client instructions and document each visit with a note for the client.

This is a long-term, part-time position requiring consistent weekday morning availability, generally between 7 and 10 a.m. or 7 and 9 a.m., with at least 10 hours per week. New team members typically begin with fewer hours and may build their schedules as training is completed and clients are assigned. Ongoing hours depend on availability, performance, client demand, and territory. Additional weekend availability is a plus. The position requires frequent travel between client homes within assigned service areas and working outdoors 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 reimbursement, tips, paid trainings and meetings, paid certifications and continuing education, and Pet First Aid course reimbursement are also offered. Additional pay may be available for certain advanced certifications. Established professionals have averaged approximately $18–$20 or more per hour in total compensation, though actual earnings vary.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have prior professional, volunteer, or educational animal-care experience.
• Have a reliable vehicle, 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 walking dogs outdoors year-round in various weather conditions.
• Be reliable, punctual, and dependable.
• Have consistent weekday morning availability between 7–10 a.m. or 7–9 a.m., and be available for at least 10 hours per week.

Nice To Haves

• Additional weekend availability.
• Advanced certifications such as Certified Veterinary Technician, Certified Dog Trainer, or Fear Free certification.
• Experience in veterinary care, animal shelters or rescues, dog daycare or boarding, grooming, training, animal care, equine or farm-animal care, wildlife care, or related internships or educational settings.

Responsibilities

• Walk and exercise dogs and provide bathroom breaks.
• Provide pet sitting, feeding, and medication administration when applicable.
• Care for cats and other small animals, including cleaning litter boxes.
• Provide pets with attention and care while clients are away or occupied with work.
• Travel between clients’ homes throughout assigned service areas.
• Follow detailed client care instructions and information 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.
• 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 may be available for advanced certifications.
• Supportive coworkers and leadership.

What This Job Offers

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