Weekend Providence Pet Care Professional (Pet Sitting & Dog Walking)
Furry Fellas Pet Service LLC•Providence, RI
•$16 - $18•Onsite
About The Position
Furry Fellas Pet Service LLC is seeking experienced Pet Care Professionals for weekend pet sitting and dog walking roles in Providence, RI. This is a long-term, part-time position for individuals who are reliable, passionate about animal care, and comfortable with various pet types and sizes. The company has been in business since 2006 and is committed to providing high-quality care to pets and their families. They are looking for individuals who love to learn and want to make a difference daily.
Requirements
- Minimum age of 18 years.
- Prior professional animal care experience (professional pet sitting/dog walking, veterinary hospital/clinic, animal shelter/rescue, dog daycare/boarding, pet grooming, pet/dog training, veterinary technician/assistant, animal care technician, veterinary/animal science internship/externship, horse barns/equine facilities/farm animal care, wildlife rehabilitation/care, zoo/aquarium experience).
- Reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and proof of auto insurance.
- Smartphone with reliable internet access.
- Daily access to email and the internet.
- Comfortable using mobile apps for scheduling, communication, and visit documentation.
- Able to pass a criminal background check.
- Excellent attention to detail, communication, and customer service skills.
- Comfortable working outdoors walking dogs year-round in various weather conditions.
- Reliable, punctual, and dependable.
Nice To Haves
- Additional weekday availability is a plus and may provide opportunities for more hours.
- Certified Vet Techs, Certified Dog Trainers, and Fear Free Certified Professionals may receive additional pay.
Responsibilities
- Perform dog walking, exercise dogs, and let them out for bathroom breaks.
- Provide pet sitting services including feeding, administering medications (when applicable), cat care, small animal care, and litter box cleaning.
- Offer love and attention to pets while clients are away.
- Travel frequently between clients' homes to care for their companions.
- Follow detailed care instructions provided by the client and within the client management system.
- Leave a note for clients after each visit detailing how the visits went.
Benefits
- Get paid to exercise & spend your time outdoors with dogs or indoors with cats/other small animals!
- Continuing education & paid certificate programs
- Birthday / Holiday & Referral Bonuses
- Supportive co-workers and leadership
- Positive interactions with animal clients
- Satisfaction of working a job you love
- Mileage reimbursement
- 100% of tips
- Paid trainings & meetings
- Reimbursement for Pet First Aid certificate course if not already completed prior to job offer.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
