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

About the role

Furry Fellas Pet Service LLC is seeking experienced pet care professionals for morning and evening pet sitting and dog walking in Cranston, RI. The role involves providing reliable, compassionate care for dogs, cats, and other small animals while building a long‑term part‑time position with a company that has been voted a top pet service provider for nine consecutive years.

Responsibilities

• Dog walking, exercising dogs, and providing bathroom breaks
• Pet sitting, feeding, and administering medications when applicable
• Cat care and small animal care, including litter box cleaning
• Providing love, attention, and exceptional care while clients are away
• Traveling between client homes within assigned service areas
• Following detailed care instructions from clients and the client management system
• Leaving notes for clients after each visit to summarize how the visit went

Requirements

• Minimum age of 18 years
• Prior professional animal care 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

Qualifications

• Professional pet sitting or dog walking
• Veterinary hospital or clinic experience
• Animal shelter or rescue organization work
• Dog daycare or boarding facility experience
• Pet grooming salon background
• Pet or dog training experience
• Veterinary technician or veterinary assistant role
• Animal care technician experience
• Veterinary, animal science, or related internship/externship
• Horse barns, equine facilities, or farm animal care
• Wildlife rehabilitation or wildlife care
• Zoo/aquarium experience and other professional animal care settings

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
• Co-workers and a Leader who supports you
• Get greeted daily by furry clients who will adore you – tail wags and licks are an added bonus!
• The satisfaction of working a job where you love what you do

Pay

• Paid per visit (rate based on visit length and experience)
• Mileage reimbursement
• 100% of tips
• Paid trainings & meetings
• Paid certifications & continuing education
• Reimbursement for Pet First Aid certificate course if not completed prior to job offer
• Additional pay for advanced certifications: +$1 per visit equivalent for Certified Vet Techs, Certified Dog Trainers, and Fear Free Certified Professionals
• Per‑Visit Compensation Structure:
  • 15‑minute visits: starting at $9.00
  • 20‑minute visits: starting at $10.00
  • 30‑minute visits: starting at $10.50
  • 45‑minute visits: starting at $12‑$13.50
  • 60‑minute visits: starting at $16.00‑$18.00
• Note: Position is paid per visit, not hourly; the