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Furry Fellas is hiring for a Group Hike Leader to lead adventures with our clients & their dogs!

Hiring in the following areas; Kent County, Providence County and parts of Washington County in Rhode Island

You:

You love dogs, enjoy the outdoors and being active. 

You are experienced with dogs of various sizes and energy levels. You have reliable transportation, own a smart phone, can work well independently and have good communication skills/customer service skills. 

You desire a flexible schedule, 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 part time work or supplemental income.

Us:

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 (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

Required Availability:

Flexibility to set up your own locations (within our service area) and dates and times. We are looking to offer a few different time options (Days, Evenings, weekends) and plan on hiring a few hike leaders! Hikes must occur during daylight hours and we will offer them throughout all 4 seasons but not if the temp falls below 35 or above 85

Can create your own hours. Minimum of a few hours a week required. Opportunity for more hours if all works out.

 Duties:

-Position will involve leading our 4 legged clients and their humans through an adventure hike. Location must be scouted out in advance by group leader to ensure safety and get your route down. Looking to stick to locations where hunting is not a concern. Research some fun facts and history on selected location to share with participants along the way (can write up on index cards). Clients will be responsible for walking and controlling their own dogs. Hike leader is welcome to bring their pup provided well behaved and 100% ok with new people and other dogs. Location/date/time will get submitted by hike leader and approved. Will take place on trails only (hiking trails or paved trails) and away from traffic/other safety concerns. Hike leader is responsible for ensuring no participants get lost, waiting for them to catch up before turn offs on paths and ensuring everyone gets back safely!

-Our goal is to provide our clients and their pets with fun, socialization and an adventure they will enjoy. An experience where they can explore new locations as well as some of their favorites already discovered trails.

-All dogs participating will need to submit rabies vaccination records in advance.

-Prior experience working with dogs required

-Must be comfortable with all breeds, activity levels and sizes of dogs

-Seeking someone who is comfortable talking with clients and answering their questions along the hike.

-Pet first aid class certification required. We require a very specific pet first aid class which is offered through www.petsit.com

-Additional wilderness training may be required in future

Needed supplies for hikes

-Cell phone with all trails app

-Pet first aid kit

-Spare slip lead/leash

-Collapsible bowl for water

-Water bottle for you & extra water bottle should a dog run out

*Clients will be responsible for bringing their own but as emergency back up 

-Backpack or bag to keep supplies in

Compensation:

Please list desired hourly pay rate on application. 

Benefits:

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

-Flexible schedule

-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. Tail wags and licks are an added bonus!

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

To Apply:

Please include experience, availability, and desired hourly rate

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

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

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