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

About the role

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. Voted in the TOP 3 Pet Service Companies for 9 years in a row, the company holds its staff to the highest level of professionalism, requiring prior animal‑care experience and a genuine passion for helping animals. As a Pet Care Professional you will provide morning visits (dog walking, pet sitting, feeding, medication administration, litter box cleaning, etc.) to clients in Cranston, RI, working independently with reliable transportation and a smartphone.

Responsibilities

• Dog walking and exercising dogs
• Providing bathroom breaks
• Pet sitting, feeding, and administering medications when applicable
• Cat and small‑animal care, litter box cleaning
• Providing love and attention while clients are away
• Traveling between client homes in your assigned service area
• Following detailed care instructions from clients and the company’s management system
• Leaving a note for clients after each visit documenting 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 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/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 care; zoo/aquarium experience; or other professional animal‑care settings.

Skills

• Strong communication and customer service abilities
• Ability to work independently and follow detailed instructions
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable using technology (smartphone apps, email, internet)

Benefits

• Get paid to exercise and spend time outdoors with dogs or indoors with cats/other 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)
• Satisfaction of doing work you love

Pay

• Paid per visit; rates based on visit length and experience:
• 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 $12.00‑$13.50
• 60‑minute visits: starting at $16.00‑$18.00
• Mileage reimbursement
• 100% of tips retained
• Paid trainings and meetings
• Paid 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, Fear Free Certified Professionals)
• Established professionals average approximately $18‑$20+/hour in total compensation (based on actual payroll records)

Schedule

• Consistent morning availability Monday through Friday between 7‑10 am or 7‑9 am
• Minimum 10+ hours per week (new team members start with fewer hours and build up as training completes and clients are assigned)
• Ongoing hours depend on availability, performance, client demand and territory
• Team members may set a maximum number of hours they wish to work each day/