Pet Care Specialist - Professional Pet Sitter / Dog Walker 02888 & 02889
About the position Furry Fellas is hiring Part-Time Pet Care Specialists to provide services including pet care, dog walking, and pet sitting in Warwick, RI & surrounding areas (02888, 02889). The role will start with a gradual build-up to desired part-time hours, with needs for weekday mornings (7-10 am), evenings (5-9 pm), and/or weekends. The position offers hourly pay plus mileage and gratuities. The company, Furry Fellas Pet Service LLC, has been in business since 2006 and is recognized for its high-quality pet care services, including dog walking, pet sitting for dogs, cats, and other small animals, and overnight pet sitting. They were voted in the TOP 3 Pet Service Companies for 9 years in a row. The staff is expected to maintain a high level of professionalism, possess prior experience working/volunteering with animals, and have a genuine passion for animal care.
Responsibilities
- Visit client’s homes to care for their companions while they are at work or on vacation
- Walking and exercising dogs
- Letting dogs out for bathroom breaks
- Providing love & attention to pets
- Feeding pets
- Administering medication
- Providing fresh water
- Cleaning up after animals, including litter boxes
- Leave a note for clients after each visit detailing how the visits went
Requirements
- Experienced pet care professionals
- Own transportation
- Smartphone
- Daily internet access
- Able to pass background check
- Experienced with dogs of various sizes and energy levels AND/OR experienced with cats/other small animals
- Reliable transportation
- Own a smart phone
- Can work well independently
- Good communication skills/customer service skills
- Availability communicated clearly in advance and updated as needed
- Commitment to keeping scheduled pet sitting assignments
Nice-to-haves
- Love to learn
- Looking to be part of something bigger
- Make a difference daily in the lives of others
- Seeking part time work or supplemental income
- Vet techs
- Dog trainers
- Pre-vet students
- Dog groomers
- Animal rescue workers
- Animal care techs
Benefits
- Get paid to exercise & spend your time outdoors with dogs or indoors with cats/other small animals!
- Flexible schedule. You make your schedule.
- Work from your home base / take your dog to work (on applicable assignments)
- Continuing education & Certificate programs (2-3 Paid Certifications Programs Available depending on amount of hours available)
- 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!
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