Evening Providence Pet Care Professional (Pet Sitting & Dog Walking)

About the role

Furry Fellas Pet Service LLC is hiring experienced pet care professionals for pet sitting and dog walking in the evenings in Providence, RI. Ideal candidates have prior professional animal care experience, are reliable, passionate about providing exceptional pet care, comfortable with dogs of all sizes and energy levels as well as cats and other small animals, have reliable transportation and a smartphone, can work independently, and possess strong communication and customer service skills. They seek a long‑term part‑time position and are eager to learn and make a difference daily.

The company has been in business since 2006, offering dog walking, pet sitting (dogs, cats, and other small animals), and overnight pet sitting. Voted in the top 3 pet service companies for nine consecutive years, Furry Fellas holds its staff to the highest level of professionalism, requiring prior animal‑related experience and a genuine passion for helping animals. They are committed to providing pet parents and their furry children with the highest quality of care possible.

Responsibilities

• Dog walking and exercising dogs
• Providing bathroom breaks
• Pet sitting, feeding, and administering medications (when applicable)
• Cat and small animal care, including litter box cleaning
• Offering love and attention while clients are away
• Traveling between client homes within assigned service areas
• Following detailed care instructions from clients and the client management system
• Leaving a note for clients after each visit summarizing 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
• Ability 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 animal care experience includes any of the following:

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

Skills

Strong communication and customer service abilities, ability to work independently, reliability, punctuality, attention to detail, comfort handling a variety of animals, and proficiency with smartphones and mobile apps for scheduling and documentation.

Benefits

• Get paid to exercise and spend time outdoors with dogs or indoors with cats and other small animals
• Continuing education and paid certificate programs
• Birthday, holiday, and referral bonuses
• Supportive coworkers and leadership
• Daily greetings from furry clients who will adore you (tail wags and licks included)
• Satisfaction of working a job you love

Pay

Compensation is paid per visit, based on visit length and experience, with mileage reimbursement, 100% of tips, paid trainings and meetings, paid certifications and continuing education, and reimbursement for a Pet First Aid certificate course if not already completed prior to job offer. Additional pay is available 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: This position is paid per visit, not by the hour. The hourly rate shown on the job board is provided because the board requires an hourly pay range. Actual compensation depends on the number and