AM & PM Providence Pet Care Professional (Pet Sitting & Dog Walking)
Furry Fellas Pet Service LLC has been in business since 2006, offering dog walking, pet sitting (dogs, cats, and other small animals), and overnight pet sitting. We were voted in the TOP 3 Pet Service Companies for 9 years in a row and are committed to providing the highest quality of care.
About the role
We are hiring experienced pet care professionals for morning and evening pet sitting and dog walking in Providence, RI. This is a long-term part-time position with 10–20 hours per week, with new team members typically starting with fewer hours and building their schedule as training is completed and clients are assigned.
Responsibilities
- Dog walking, exercising, and bathroom breaks
- Pet sitting, feeding, and administering medications (when applicable)
- Cat care, small animal care, and litter box cleaning
- Providing love, attention, and exceptional care while clients are away
- Frequent travel between clients' homes in assigned service areas
- Following detailed care instructions from clients and our client management system
- Leaving notes for clients after each visit
Requirements
- Minimum age of 18 years
- Prior professional animal care experience (see examples below)
- 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 year-round in various weather conditions
- Reliable, punctual, and dependable
Professional animal care experience includes prior work, volunteering, or education in settings such as:
- Professional pet sitting or dog walking
- Veterinary hospitals or clinics
- Animal shelters or rescue organizations
- Dog daycare or boarding facilities
- Pet grooming salons
- Pet/dog training
- Veterinary technician or assistant roles
- Animal care technician positions
- Veterinary, animal science, or related internships/externships
- Horse barns, equine facilities, or farm animal care
- Wildlife rehabilitation or care
- Zoo/aquarium experience (considered)
Schedule
- Consistent morning and evening availability, Monday through Sunday
- At least 1–2 hours of availability between 7–9 AM and again between 6–9 PM
- Exact schedules/hours vary based on client demand
- Additional daytime availability is a plus and may provide more hours
- Team members may set a maximum number of hours they wish to work each day/week
Pay
- Paid per visit (rate based on visit length and experience)
- Mileage reimbursement
- 100% of tips
- Paid trainings, meetings, certifications, and continuing education
- Reimbursement for Pet First Aid certificate course if not already completed
- Additional pay for advanced certifications (e.g., +$1 per visit 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
Established pet care professionals have averaged approximately $18–$20+/hour in total compensation, with actual earnings varying based on availability, service area, visit length, gratuities, and other factors.
Benefits
- Paid to exercise and spend time outdoors with dogs or indoors with cats/small animals
- Continuing education and paid certificate programs
- Birthday, holiday, and referral bonuses
- Supportive coworkers and leadership
- Daily greetings from furry clients (tail wags and licks included!)
- Satisfaction of working a job you love