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

Furry Fellas Pet Service LLC • Warwick, 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 Warwick, Rhode Island. The position offers a consistent weekday schedule, typically Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. or 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., for 10–20 hours per week. New team members generally 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 wish to work. Additional weekday or weekend availability may create opportunities for more hours.

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. The role involves frequent travel between clients’ homes within assigned service areas, following client instructions and information in the client management system, 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 $9.00 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. Mileage reimbursement, all tips, and payment for trainings and meetings are provided. Established professionals have averaged approximately $18–$20 or more per hour in total compensation based on payroll records, though actual earnings vary. Additional pay is available for certain advanced certifications.

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 describes its staff as experienced and passionate about animal care and committed to providing high-quality service to pets and their families.

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.
• Be comfortable caring for dogs of all sizes and energy levels, as well as cats and other small animals.
• 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.
• Pet First Aid certification completed before the job offer.

Responsibilities

• Walk and exercise dogs, provide bathroom breaks, and provide pet-sitting visits.
• Feed pets and administer medications when applicable.
• Care for cats and other small animals, including cleaning litter boxes.
• Provide pets with attention and care while clients are away from home or occupied with work.
• Travel frequently between clients’ 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 the visit went.
• Attend paid trainings and meetings as required.

Benefits

• Continuing education and paid certificate programs.
• Birthday, holiday, and referral bonuses.
• Supportive coworkers and a 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 completed before the job offer.
• Additional pay for advanced certifications, including Certified Veterinary Technicians, Certified Dog Trainers, and Fear Free Certified Professionals.

What This Job Offers

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