Weekend Coventry Pet Care Professional (Pet Sitting & Dog Walking)
Furry Fellas Pet Service LLC is seeking experienced pet care professionals for weekend pet sitting and dog walking in Coventry, West Greenwich, and West Warwick, RI.
About Us
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! Our team is held to the highest level of professionalism, with all staff having prior experience working or volunteering with animals. We are committed to providing pet parents and their furry children with the highest quality of care.
About You
- Prior professional animal care experience
- Reliable and passionate about providing exceptional pet care
- Comfortable with dogs of all sizes and energy levels, as well as cats and other small animals
- Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and proof of auto insurance
- Own a smartphone and can work well independently
- Good communication and customer service skills
- Seeking a long-term part-time position
Responsibilities
- Dog walking, exercising, and letting out for 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 provided by the client 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
Professional animal care experience includes caring for animals in a professional, volunteer, or educational setting. Examples:
- Professional pet sitting or dog walking
- Veterinary hospital or clinic
- 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, or farm animal care
- Wildlife rehabilitation or care
- Zoo/aquarium experience (considered)
Schedule
- Consistent weekend availability (Saturdays and Sundays) for a minimum of 4-6 hours each weekend day during service hours of 7am-9pm
- Hours do not need to be consecutive and may include mornings, afternoons, or evenings
- Bookings based on client demand; you won’t need to work the entire day every weekend
- Minimum 10+ hours per week
- New team members typically start with fewer hours and build their schedule as training is completed
- Ongoing hours depend on availability, performance, client demand, and territory
- Additional weekday availability is a plus and may provide more hours
Benefits
- Get 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
Pay
- Paid per visit (rate based on visit length and experience)
- Mileage reimbursement
- 100% of tips
- 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, 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 $12.00–$13.50
- 60-minute visits: starting at $16.00–$18.00
Established pet care professionals have averaged approximately $18–$20+/hour in total compensation, depending on availability, service area, visit length, gratuities, mileage reimbursement, and other factors.