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

Furry Fellas Pet Service LLC • Warwick, RI

8d • $16 - $18

About The Position

Furry Fellas Pet Service LLC is hiring experienced pet care professionals to provide pet sitting and dog walking in Warwick, Rhode Island. The role involves caring for dogs, cats, and other small animals while clients are at work or away from home. Team members travel between clients’ homes in their assigned service areas and follow detailed care instructions, including instructions in the client management system. After each visit, they leave clients a note about how the visit went.

The position is part-time and intended for someone seeking a long-term role. Team members must have consistent Saturday and Sunday availability, with at least 4–6 hours of availability each day during service hours of 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Availability need not be consecutive, and staff are not expected to work all day every weekend. The role offers 10 or more hours per week, although new 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. Additional weekday availability may create opportunities for more hours.

Compensation is paid per visit, with rates based on visit length and experience. The company also offers mileage reimbursement, tips, paid training and meetings, paid certifications and continuing education, and reimbursement for a Pet First Aid certificate course if it has not already been completed before a job offer. Additional pay is available for certain advanced certifications. Established professionals have averaged approximately $18–$20 or more per hour in total compensation according to payroll records, though actual earnings vary.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have prior professional animal care experience, including 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 Saturday and Sunday availability for at least 4–6 hours each day during service hours of 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Be available for at least 10 hours per week.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Walk and exercise dogs, provide bathroom breaks, and provide pet sitting and care for dogs, cats, and other small animals.
• Feed animals and administer medications when applicable.
• Clean litter boxes and provide pets with attention and care while clients are away or occupied with work.
• 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 it 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 already completed before a job offer.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• 100% of tips.
• Additional pay for advanced certifications, including an additional $1 per visit equivalent for Certified Veterinary Technicians, Certified Dog Trainers, and Fear Free Certified Professionals.

What This Job Offers

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