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

Furry Fellas Pet Service LLC•Cranston, 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 Cranston, Rhode Island. The role is part time, typically 10–20 hours per week, with consistent weekday availability Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. or 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 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 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 medications when applicable, caring for cats and small animals, cleaning litter boxes, and providing attention and care while clients are away or occupied. The position involves frequent travel between clients’ homes within assigned service areas. Care instructions are provided by clients and through the company’s client management system, and the employee leaves a note for clients after each visit. 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. 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, and paid certifications and continuing education are also offered. Reimbursement is available for a Pet First Aid certificate course if it has not been completed before a job offer. Additional pay is available for certain advanced certifications.

Requirements

Minimum age of 18 years.
Prior professional animal care experience in a professional, volunteer, or educational setting.
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.
Ability to pass a criminal background check.
Excellent attention to detail, communication, and customer service skills.
Comfort walking dogs outdoors year round in various weather conditions.
Reliability, punctuality, and dependability.
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 pet sitting or dog walking, veterinary settings, shelters or rescue organizations, dog daycare or boarding, grooming, training, animal care, animal-related internships, equine or farm animal care, wildlife care, or zoo/aquarium settings.

Responsibilities

Walk and exercise dogs, provide bathroom breaks, and offer pet sitting and care during client visits.
Feed pets and administer medications when applicable.
Provide care for cats and other small animals, including cleaning litter boxes.
Give pets attention and exceptional care while clients are away from home or occupied with work.
Travel frequently between clients’ homes throughout assigned service areas.
Follow detailed client care instructions and instructions 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.
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 already completed before a job offer.
Additional pay for advanced certifications.
Opportunity to exercise and spend time outdoors with dogs or indoors with cats and other small animals.