AM & PM Cranston Pet Care Professional (Pet Sitting & Dog Walking)

Furry Fellas Pet Service LLC is Hiring Experienced Pet Care Professionals for Pet Sitting & Dog Walking for AMs (Mornings) & PMs (Evenings) in Cranston RI

You:

You have prior professional animal care experience, are reliable and passionate about providing exceptional pet care to pets and their families.

You are comfortable with dogs of all sizes and energy levels as well as cats and 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 to learn & are looking to be part of something bigger and to make a difference daily in the lives of others. You are seeking a long term part time position.

Us:

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 held to the highest level of professionalism, and everyone has prior experience working / volunteering with animals (dogs / cats, etc.) and truly has 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!

Benefits:

-Get paid to exercise & spend your time outdoors with dogs or indoors with cats/other small animals!

-Continuing education & paid certificate programs

-Birthday / Holiday & Referral Bonuses

-Co-workers and a Leader who supports you

-Get greeted daily by furry clients who will adore you. Tail wags and licks are an added bonus!

-The satisfaction of working a job where you love what you do!

AM & PM Pet Sitter Availability Requirements

-Consistent Morning and Evening availability Monday through Sunday. At least 1-2hours of availability between the hours of 7-9am and again between 6-9pm.

-Exact schedules/hours vary based on client demand

-10+ hours per week

-New team members typically start with fewer hours and gradually build their schedule as training is completed and clients are assigned. Ongoing hours depend on availability, performance, client demand and territory

-Team members may also set a maximum number of hours they wish to work each day/week.

-Additional daytime availability is a plus and may provide opportunities for more hours.

Dog Walker / Pet Sitter Duties:

-Visits include dog walking, exercising dogs, letting out for bathroom breaks, pet sitting, feeding, administering medications (when applicable), cat care/small animal care, litter box cleaning and providing love & attention and exceptional care while clients are away from home or pre-occupied with work.

-Frequent travel between clients homes throughout your assigned service areas to care for their companions while they are at work or on vacation

-Following detailed care instructions provided by the client and within our client management system

-Leave a note for clients after each visit so they know how the visits 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

What We Mean by Professional Animal Care Experience

Professional animal care experience means you have cared for animals in a professional, volunteer or educational setting.

Examples include:

-Professional Pet Sitting or Dog Walking

-Veterinary Hospital or Veterinary clinic

-Animal shelter or rescue organization

-Dog daycare or boarding facility

-Pet grooming salon

-Pet / Dog Training

-Veterinary technician or veterinary assistant

-Animal care technician

-Veterinary, animal science or related internship/externship

-Horse barns, equine facilities, farm animal care

-Wildlife rehabilitation or wildlife care

-Will consider zoo/aquarium experience and other professional animal care settings

Compensation:

-Paid per visit (rate based on visit length and experience)

-Mileage reimbursement

-100% of tips

-Paid trainings & meetings

-Paid certifications & continuing education

-Reimbursement for Pet First Aid certificate course if you have not already completed it prior to job offer.

-Additional pay available for advanced certifications including +$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 this positing is provided because the job board requires an hourly pay range. Your actual compensation is based on the number and length of visits completed, with opportunities to increase earnings through reliability, experience, certifications and client demand

Based on actual payroll records, established Pet Care Professionals have averaged approximately $18-$20+/hour in total compensation. Actual earnings vary based on availability, service area, visit length, visit mix, gratuities, mileage reimbursement, holiday assignments, overnight services, certifications, etc.

To Apply:

Visit https://www.furryfellaspetsitting.com/about-us/employment to submit an application.

We are looking for professionals who treat every pet and every client's home with the same care and respect they would expect for their own

Vet techs, dog trainers, pre-vet students, dog groomers, kennel workers, doggie daycare workers, animal shelter volunteers / animal rescue workers and other animal care techs are all encouraged to apply!

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