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

Furry Fellas Pet Service LLC•Coventry, RI

9d•$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 Coventry, West Greenwich, and West Warwick, 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 dog walking and exercise, bathroom breaks, feeding, medication administration when applicable, litter box cleaning, and providing attention and care. Team members travel between client homes, follow detailed care instructions and the client management system, and leave clients a note after each visit. The position is part-time, generally scheduled Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. or 11 a.m. and 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. Additional weekday or weekend availability may create opportunities for more hours, and team members may set a maximum number of hours they wish to work. 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. The company notes that established Pet Care Professionals have averaged approximately $18–$20 or more per hour in total compensation based on payroll records, though actual earnings vary. Mileage reimbursement, tips, paid trainings and meetings, paid certifications and continuing education, and reimbursement for a Pet First Aid certificate course are also offered. Additional pay is available for certain advanced certifications. Furry Fellas Pet Service LLC has been in business since 2006 and provides dog walking, pet sitting, and overnight pet sitting. The company describes its staff as professional and experienced in working or volunteering with animals, and emphasizes high-quality care for 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.
Have 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 with dogs of all sizes and energy levels, as well as cats and other small animals.
Be able to work independently.

Nice To Haves

Additional weekday or weekend availability.
Advanced certifications such as Certified Veterinary Technician, Certified Dog Trainer, or Fear Free certification.
Prior Pet First Aid certification.
Experience in veterinary care, animal shelters or rescues, dog daycare or boarding, grooming, training, animal care, equine or farm animal care, wildlife care, zoo or aquarium settings, or related internships or externships.

Responsibilities

Walk and exercise dogs, provide bathroom breaks, and pet sit in clients’ homes.
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 or occupied with work.
Travel frequently between client homes within assigned service areas.
Follow clients’ detailed care instructions and information in 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.
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 a $1 per-visit equivalent for Certified Vet Techs, Certified Dog Trainers, and Fear Free Certified Professionals.
Opportunity to spend time outdoors exercising with dogs or indoors caring for cats and other small animals.