Pet Care Specialist Pet Sitting​/Dog Walking -Providence, RI

Overview

Furry Fellas Pet Service LLC has been in business since 2006. Our services include dog walking services, pet sitting services (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 staff is held to the highest level of professionalism, and everyone has prior experience working / volunteering with animals and a passion for working with and helping animals.

We are committed to providing pet parents and their furry children with the highest quality of care possible. We offer continuing education and multiple certifications and continuing education opportunities.

You: You love dogs and/or cats, enjoy the outdoors (dog walking) and being active. Your free time is often spent volunteering with or being around dogs/cats/animals. You are experienced with dogs of various sizes and energy levels AND/OR are experienced with cats/other small animals. You have reliable transportation, own a smart phone, can work well independently and have good communication skills/customer service skills.

You love animals, love to learn and are looking to be part of something bigger and to make a difference daily in the lives of others. You are seeking part time to full time work.

Your environment:

We: Furry Fellas Pet Service LLC has been in business since 2006. Our services include 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 staff is professional, experienced with animals, and committed to high quality care. We offer continuing education and certifications and opportunities for team members to grow.

• Get paid to exercise and spend time outdoors with dogs or indoors with cats/other small animals
• Flexibility to choose your hours, service areas and maximum number of visits/hours per week, with advanced communication
• Work from your home base / take your dog to work (on applicable assignments)
• Continuing education & Certificate programs
• Birthday / Holiday & Referral Bonuses
• Co-workers and a Leader who supports you
• Get greeted daily by furry clients who will adore you
• The satisfaction of working a job where you love what you do

At least 1-2 hours of availability during at least 2 of our 4 visit time windows:

Morning & Afternoons OR Morning & Evenings OR Evenings & Nights

Mornings: 6-10am. Afternoons 11-3pm. Evenings 4-6pm. Nights 7-9pm

Minimum availability is at least an hour during 2 of these time slots; the more availability, the more clients we can set you up with. Ideal candidates can work Monday through Friday OR Sat & Sun plus or minus some weekdays. Examples:
Mon-Fri 10am-3pm or Mon-Fri 8am-2pm or Mon-Fri 4-9pm, or Open availability weekends.

- The dog walker position can also work in conjunction with our Pet Sitting Positions for additional income

- You get to set your hours and maximum amount of hours/visits per week as well as your service areas

- Pet Sitting Position can also be utilized for supplemental income

• Visit client’s homes to care for their companions while they are at work or on vacation
• Walk, exercise dogs, let out for bathroom breaks, provide love & attention; may include feeding, medicating, providing fresh water, cleaning up after animals, litter boxes, etc.
• Leave a note for clients after each visit so they know how the visits went

• Paid per visit: $9 per 15 min visit + mileage + tips
• $10 per 30 min visit + mileage + tips
• $10.50 per 30 min visit + mileage + tips
• $12-$13.50 per 45 min visit depending on experience + mileage + tips
• $16-$18 per hour/60 min visit depending on experience + mileage + tips

NOTE:

We like to keep our sitters within a 10-15 minute travel radius around where they live. You can select your service areas / zip codes.

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Additional note: Vet techs, dog trainers, pre-vet students, dog groomers, animal rescue workers and animal care techs are all encouraged to apply!