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

Furry Fellas Pet Service LLC • Providence, 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 Providence, Rhode Island. The role involves caring for dogs, cats, and other small animals while clients are at work 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 companionship. Care professionals travel frequently between client homes in their assigned service areas, follow detailed client instructions and information in the client management system, and leave clients a note after each visit.

The position seeks a reliable, punctual professional with prior animal-care experience, strong communication and customer-service skills, and the ability to work independently. The work includes walking dogs outdoors throughout the year in varying weather conditions. The listed schedule is Monday through Friday, generally between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. or 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., for 10–25 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 morning, evening, or weekend availability may create opportunities for more hours.

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 is reimbursed, tips are retained in full, and training, meetings, and certifications are paid. Established professionals have averaged approximately $18–$20 or more per hour in total compensation according to company payroll records, though actual earnings vary. Additional pay is available for specified advanced certifications.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have prior professional, volunteer, or educational animal-care experience.
• Have a reliable vehicle, a 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 varying 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.
• Be consistently available Monday through Friday during the stated daytime schedule.

Nice To Haves

• Additional morning, evening, or weekend availability.
• Advanced certifications such as Certified Veterinary Technician, Certified Dog Trainer, or Fear Free Certified Professional.
• Pet First Aid certification; reimbursement for the course is available if not completed before a job offer.

Responsibilities

• Walk and exercise dogs, provide bathroom breaks, and provide pet-sitting visits.
• Feed pets and administer medications when applicable.
• Provide care for cats and other small animals, including cleaning litter boxes.
• Provide pets with attention and care while their owners are away or occupied.
• Travel between client homes in assigned service areas.
• Follow detailed care instructions provided by clients and recorded 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 training and meetings.
• Paid certifications and continuing education.
• Reimbursement for a Pet First Aid certificate course if not completed before a job offer.
• Additional pay for certain advanced certifications.

What This Job Offers

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