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

Furry Fellas Pet Service LLC • Cranston, 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 Cranston, Rhode Island, primarily on weekends. 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 providing attention and companionship. Team members follow client instructions and document each visit for clients.

This is a part-time position paid per visit, with mileage reimbursement, tips, and paid trainings and meetings. Weekend availability is required on both Saturdays and Sundays, for 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 team members do not necessarily work throughout the entire day. The position is generally 10–20 hours per week, though new team members may begin with fewer hours as training is completed and clients are assigned. Actual hours depend on availability, performance, client demand, and territory. Additional weekday availability may create opportunities for more hours.

Compensation varies by visit length and experience. Starting visit rates range from $9 for 15 minutes to $16–$18 for 60 minutes. The employer reports that established pet care professionals have averaged approximately $18–$20 or more per hour in total compensation, with actual earnings varying based on factors such as visit mix, availability, tips, mileage reimbursement, certifications, and assignments.

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.
• Own a smartphone with reliable internet access.
• Have 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.
• Have consistent Saturday and Sunday availability, with at least 4–6 hours of availability each day between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m.

Nice To Haves

• Additional weekday 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 it has not been completed before a job offer.
• Experience in professional pet sitting or dog walking, veterinary clinics or hospitals, animal shelters or rescues, dog daycare or boarding, grooming, training, animal-care work, veterinary or animal-science internships, equine or farm-animal care, wildlife care, or zoo/aquarium settings.

Responsibilities

• Walk and exercise dogs, provide bathroom breaks, and provide pet-sitting visits.
• Feed pets and administer medications when applicable.
• Care for cats and other small animals, including cleaning litter boxes.
• Provide pets with attention and quality care while clients are away or occupied.
• Travel frequently between clients’ homes within 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 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.

What This Job Offers

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