Evening Cranston Pet Care Professional (Pet Sitting & Dog Walking)
About The Position
Furry Fellas Pet Service LLC is hiring experienced pet care professionals to provide evening pet sitting and dog walking in Cranston, 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 walking and exercising dogs, bathroom breaks, feeding, administering medication when applicable, cat and small-animal care, litter-box cleaning, and giving pets attention and care. Professionals travel between client homes in their assigned service areas, follow care instructions provided by clients and the company’s client-management system, and leave a note after each visit. This is a long-term, part-time position requiring consistent weekday evening availability, with at least 10 hours per week. Team members typically begin with fewer hours and build their schedules as training is completed and clients are assigned. Ongoing hours depend on availability, performance, client demand, and territory. Weekend availability is a plus and may create opportunities for additional hours. Compensation is paid per visit, with mileage reimbursement, tips, and paid training and certifications. Established professionals have averaged approximately $18–$20 or more per hour in total compensation, though actual earnings vary.
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 various weather conditions.
- Be reliable, punctual, and dependable.
- Have consistent evening availability Monday through Friday during one of the stated time windows: 5–9 p.m., 6–9 p.m., or 7–9 p.m.
- Be available for at least 10 hours per week.
Nice To Haves
- Additional weekend availability.
- Advanced certifications such as Certified Veterinary Technician, Certified Dog Trainer, or Fear Free Certified Professional.
- Pet First Aid certification before receiving a job offer.
Responsibilities
- Walk and exercise dogs and provide bathroom breaks.
- Provide pet-sitting visits, including feeding animals and administering medication when applicable.
- 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 frequently between client homes throughout 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.
Benefits
- Continuing education and paid certificate programs.
- Birthday, holiday, and referral bonuses.
- Supportive coworkers and a supportive leader.
- 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 Veterinary Technicians, Certified Dog Trainers, and Fear Free Certified Professionals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
