Service Area: Providence, with occasional travel to East Providence, Pawtucket, and bordering areas of Cranston.
You
* Prior professional animal care experience
* Reliable, detail-oriented, and committed to exceptional pet care
* Comfortable working independently with dogs, cats, and other small animals
* Looking for a long-term position with a professional pet care company
Us
Furry Fellas Pet Service has proudly served Rhode Island since 2006. We're committed to exceptional pet care, professionalism, reliability, and supporting our employees so they can focus on caring for pets.
We are currently hiring both an AM Shift and PM Shift Core Pet Sitter / Dog Walker for this territory.
What Will My Schedule Look Like?
Each territory is covered by a dedicated AM Shift sitter and PM Shift sitter who work together as a team.
Each sitter is assigned a consistent weekly schedule that includes:
You'll have the same schedule each week, making it easy to plan appointments, family time, vacations, and other commitments.
AM Shift
Regular Days
* Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
* 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Extended Coverage Days
* Sunday & Monday
* Available between 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Days Off
* Friday & Saturday
PM Shift
Regular Days
* Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
* 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Extended Coverage Days
* Friday & Saturday
* Available between 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Days Off
* Sunday & Monday
Please Note: Extended Coverage Days mean you're available to accept visits throughout our service hours if clients are scheduled. This does not mean you'll be working continuously from 7:00 AM until 9:00 PM. Your daily schedule will vary based on client bookings, route density, and seasonal demand.
Visit Arrival Windows
Most visits are scheduled within a designated two-hour arrival window rather than at an exact appointment time.
Visits are grouped into the following arrival windows:
For example, a morning visit may be scheduled within a two-hour arrival window such as 7:00–9:00 AM or 8:00–10:00 AM.
On busy days, you'll typically complete 2–4 visits during most arrival windows, with weekday mid-day windows often including 3–5 visits. Breaks throughout the day are common depending on your route and client schedule.
What Does a Pet Sitting & Dog Walking Visit Look Like?
Visits are generally 15–60 minutes long (30 minutes is most common). Mileage is paid while traveling between client visits.
Before every visit, you'll review each pet's care notes and household instructions in our client management system and carefully follow each pet's individualized care routine.
Responsibilities Include
Requirements
* Must be at least 18 years of age
* 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
* Reliable, punctual and dependable
* Comfortable working independently and managing your daily schedule
* Comfortable walking dogs outdoors year-round in various weather conditions
* Able to safely handle dogs of various sizes, breeds, temperaments and energy levels
What We Mean by Professional Animal Care Experience
Professional animal care experience means caring for animals in a professional, volunteer or educational setting.
Examples include:
Compensation & Hours
Position Type: W-2 Employee (not an independent contractor)
Per-Visit Compensation
* 15-minute visits: $9.00
* 20-minute visits: $10.00
* 30-minute visits: $10.50
* 45-minute visits: $12.00–$13.50
* 60-minute visits: $16.00–$18.00
Mileage is paid while traveling between client visits.
Please Note: This position is paid per visit, not by the hour. The hourly pay range shown on job boards is required by the job board and does not reflect how this position is compensated.
During training, your schedule will start gradually while you learn our procedures, become familiar with your territory, and build relationships with your clients.
As your route grows, additional clients will be added to your schedule. Our goal for this Providence territory is to build Core Pet Sitters / Dog Walkers to approximately 30-40 hours per week, based on client demand, route density, and seasonal fluctuations.
Based on actual payroll records, established Pet Care Professionals have averaged approximately $18–$20+/hour in total compensation. Actual earnings vary based on route density, visit length, visit mix, gratuities, mileage reimbursement, holiday assignments, overnight services, certifications, experience, and client demand.
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