AM & PM Providence Pet Care Professional (Pet Sitting & Dog Walking)

Furry Fellas Pet Service LLC • Providence, RI

8d • $16 - $18

About The Position

Furry Fellas Pet Service LLC is hiring experienced pet care professionals for pet sitting and dog walking in Providence, Rhode Island. The role serves clients during morning and evening hours and involves caring for dogs, cats, and other small animals in clients’ homes. Visits may include walking and exercising dogs, bathroom breaks, feeding, administering medication when applicable, cat and small-animal care, litter-box cleaning, and providing attention while clients are away or occupied.

Professionals travel frequently between clients’ homes within assigned service areas, follow detailed care instructions in the client management system, and leave clients a note after each visit. The work is part-time, generally 10–20 hours per week, with schedules and hours varying according to client demand, availability, performance, training completion, and assigned clients. New team members typically start with fewer hours as they complete training and build their schedules. Consistent morning and evening availability Monday through Sunday is required, with at least 1–2 hours available between 7–9 a.m. and again between 6–9 p.m. Additional daytime availability may create opportunities for more hours.

The position is paid per visit, with rates based on visit length and experience. Compensation also includes mileage reimbursement, tips, paid training and meetings, and paid certifications and continuing education. 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. The employer reports that established professionals have averaged approximately $18–$20 or more per hour in total compensation based on payroll records; actual earnings vary.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have prior professional animal care experience in a professional, volunteer, or educational setting.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Additional daytime availability.
• Advanced certifications such as Certified Veterinary Technician, Certified Dog Trainer, or Fear Free Certified Professional.
• Experience in a veterinary hospital or clinic, animal shelter or rescue, dog daycare or boarding facility, pet grooming salon, pet or dog training, animal care technician work, veterinary or animal-science internships or externships, horse barns or equine facilities, farm animal care, wildlife rehabilitation or care, or a zoo or aquarium.

Responsibilities

• Walk and exercise dogs, provide bathroom breaks, and provide pet sitting for clients’ animals.
• 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 clients are away from home or occupied with work.
• Travel between clients’ homes throughout 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.
• Paid training and meetings.
• Paid certifications and continuing education.
• Reimbursement for a Pet First Aid certificate course if not completed before a job offer.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• 100% of tips.
• Additional pay for advanced certifications.
• Supportive coworkers and leadership.

What This Job Offers

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