AM & PM East Greenwich Pet Care Professional (Pet Sitting & Dog Walking)
About The Position
Furry Fellas Pet Service LLC is hiring experienced pet care professionals to provide pet sitting and dog walking in East Greenwich and North Kingstown, 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, administering medications when applicable, cat and small-animal care, litter-box cleaning, and providing attention and affection. Team members follow client instructions and information in the client management system and leave a note after each visit. The work requires frequent travel between clients’ homes within assigned service areas. The position is paid per visit, with compensation varying by visit length and experience; mileage reimbursement, tips, paid training and meetings, paid certifications and continuing education, and reimbursement for a Pet First Aid course are also offered. Additional pay is available for certain advanced certifications. Established professionals have averaged approximately $18–$20 or more per hour in total compensation, though actual earnings vary. This is a long-term, part-time position with morning and evening availability needs. Schedules and hours vary with client demand. 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.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Have prior professional, volunteer, or educational experience caring for animals.
- 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 various weather conditions.
- Be reliable, punctual, and dependable.
- Have consistent morning and evening availability Monday through Sunday, with at least 1–2 hours between 7–9 a.m. and again between 6–9 p.m.
- Be available for at least 10 hours per week.
Nice To Haves
- Additional daytime availability, which may provide opportunities for more hours.
- Advanced credentials such as Certified Veterinary Technician, Certified Dog Trainer, or Fear Free certification.
- Experience in pet sitting or dog walking, veterinary clinics, animal shelters or rescues, dog daycare or boarding, grooming, training, veterinary technology, animal care, equine or farm-animal care, wildlife care, zoos, or aquariums.
Responsibilities
- Walk and exercise dogs and provide bathroom breaks.
- Provide pet sitting, feeding, and care for dogs, cats, and other small animals.
- Administer medications when applicable.
- Clean litter boxes and provide pets with attention and care.
- Travel frequently between clients’ homes within assigned service areas.
- Follow detailed client care instructions and information 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.
- Paid training 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 certain advanced certifications.
- Opportunity to work with animals and spend time outdoors.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
