Core Pet Sitter / Dog Walker – Coventry Territory (AM & PM Shifts)

Furry Fellas LLC -Dog Walking & Pet Sitting

Coventry (RI)

On-site

USD 19,000 - 26,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Furry Fellas Pet Service is hiring Core Pet Sitters / Dog Walkers for the Providence, RI territory. You will follow a consistent weekly schedule with AM and PM shifts, performing pet visits and care in clients' homes.

Responsibilities include walking dogs, feeding pets, and documenting visits. A reliable vehicle, 18+ years old, and prior professional animal care experience are required to join our team in this growing Rhode Island company.

Qualifications

Prior professional animal care experience.
Excellent attention to detail and customer service.
Reliable vehicle and smartphone with internet access.

Responsibilities

Walk and exercise dogs.
Provide cat and small animal care.
Feed pets and refresh water.
Document visits in client management system.
Travel within assigned territory to care for clients' pets.
Take photos and send visit summaries.
Ensure home safety checks during visits.

Skills

Animal care experience

Reliable and punctual

Independent worker

Pet care communication

Job description

Service Area: Coventry / West Warwick / West Greenwich RI
You

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

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:

Three Regular Days

Two Extended Coverage Days

Two Consecutive Days Off every week

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

Morning: 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Mid-Day: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Evening: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Night/Bedtime: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM (arrive by 8:00 PM to finish by 9:00 PM)

Flextime: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM (cats and other small pets only)

Optional Overnights: 8:00 PM – 5:00 AM

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

Walking and exercising dogs

Letting dogs out for bathroom breaks

Feeding pets and refreshing water

Administering medications (when applicable)

Providing cat care and small animal care

Scooping litter boxes and cleaning pet areas

Providing exceptional care, love and attention while clients are at work or away from home

Following detailed client care instructions and documenting visits within our client management system

Traveling throughout your assigned territory to care for pets in clients’ homes

Taking photos and sending a visit summary after every visit

Bringing in mail and newspapers

Watering indoor and outdoor plants

Checking the home for any concerns

Completing any additional household tasks included with our services

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:

Professional pet sitting or dog walking

Veterinary hospital or veterinary clinic

Animal shelter or rescue organization

Dog daycare or boarding facility

Pet grooming salon

Dog training

Veterinary technician or veterinary assistant

Animal care technician

Veterinary, animal science or related internship/externship

Horse barns, equine facilities or farm animal care

Wildlife rehabilitation or wildlife care

Zoo, aquarium or similar professional animal care experience

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 20–25+ 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.

Benefits

Paid mileage between client visits

100% of tips

Paid training and meetings
Paid certifications and continuing education

Reimbursement for Pet First Aid certification (if not previously completed before hire)

Additional pay available for advanced certifications, including the equivalent of +$1 per visit for Certified Veterinary Technicians, Certified Dog Trainers, and Fear Free Certified Professionals