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

Furry Fellas Pet Service LLC•Warwick, RI

9d•$16 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Furry Fellas Pet Service LLC is hiring experienced pet care professionals to provide morning pet sitting and dog walking in Warwick, Rhode Island. This is a long-term, part-time position requiring consistent weekday morning availability. Team members generally start 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 service territory. The job requires at least 10 hours per week, and team members may set a maximum number of hours they wish to work. Additional weekday or weekend availability may create opportunities for more hours. Care visits may include walking and exercising dogs, bathroom breaks, pet sitting, feeding, administering medication when applicable, cat and small-animal care, litter-box cleaning, and providing attention and care while clients are away or occupied. Professionals travel between clients’ homes within assigned service areas, follow client instructions and information in the client management system, and leave clients a note after each visit. The role involves working independently, using mobile apps for scheduling, communication, and visit documentation, and walking dogs outdoors year-round in varied weather. Compensation is paid per visit, with rates based on visit length and experience. Starting rates are $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 employer reports that established professionals have averaged approximately $18–$20 or more per hour in total compensation based on payroll records, though actual earnings vary. Mileage reimbursement, all tips, paid trainings and meetings, paid certifications and continuing education, and reimbursement for a Pet First Aid certificate course (if not completed before the job offer) are also offered. Additional pay is available for certain advanced certifications.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Have prior professional animal care experience in a professional, volunteer, or educational setting.
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 with dogs of all sizes and energy levels, as well as cats and other small animals.
Be reliable, punctual, and dependable.
Have consistent Monday-through-Friday 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 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 clinics or hospitals, shelters or rescues, dog daycare or boarding, grooming, training, veterinary or animal-science internships, equine or farm-animal care, wildlife care, zoos, aquariums, or other professional animal-care 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 attention and care to pets 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.
Use mobile apps for scheduling, communication, and visit documentation.
Work outdoors walking dogs year-round in various weather conditions.

Benefits

Continuing education and paid certificate programs.
Birthday, holiday, and referral bonuses.
Supportive coworkers and leadership.
Paid trainings and meetings.
Paid certifications and continuing education.
Reimbursement for a Pet First Aid certificate course if not completed before the job offer.
Mileage reimbursement.
100% of tips.
Additional pay for specified advanced certifications.
Opportunity to exercise and spend time outdoors with dogs or indoors with cats and other small animals.