🐾 Pet Care Technician (Part-Time, School Hours) – Metro Detroit

For the pet-loving parent who wants to make a difference between drop-off and pick-up.

Company Overview

At Paws Around Motown, we believe pet care should feel like a warm hug — and we live that out every day. We’re joyful, professional, kind-hearted, a little quirky, and fiercely devoted to the pets and people we serve. Whether we’re walking your dog, checking on your cat, or helping your rescue pup master loose-leash walking, we show up with heart, skill, and purpose.

Our company culture is supportive, curious, and growth-minded. We celebrate tailwags, tiny wins, and team members who want to keep learning. This is the kind of place where showing up as your full, animal-loving self is not only welcome — it’s the standard.

Job Summary

We’re looking for a reliable, kind, and motivated Pet Care Technician to join our weekday team. This position is a perfect fit for parents with school-age children who are looking for meaningful work that fits beautifully into the school day.

You’ll provide pet care services including dog walking, pet sitting, enrichment, and behavior support for pets throughout Metro Detroit. We’ll teach you everything you need to know — and if you’re curious about pet behavior and training, we’ve got an incredible internal growth path waiting for you.

Location: Metro Detroit (Royal Oak, Ferndale, Berkley, and surrounding areas)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9am–4pm with 1-2 weekends per month

Responsibilities and Duties

• Walk dogs using safe, structured methods that support positive behavior

• Provide in-home pet sitting visits — feeding, litter care, meds, cuddles, and enrichment

• Write thoughtful visit reports with photos after each service using our Time to Pet app

• Communicate with clients and team through Slack and company tech tools

• Follow individualized care instructions and company policies with consistency

• Observe pet behavior and report concerns with empathy and professionalism

• Provide calm, confident care to pets of all temperaments — especially nervous rescues

• Be ready for a walk in any weather (we’ll help you gear up!)

Qualifications and Skills

Required:

• Deep love and respect for animals, especially dogs and cats

• Physically able to walk dogs and complete home visit tasks

• Organized, detail-oriented, and great at following instructions

• Friendly, clear communicator with team members and clients

• Tech-friendly (comfortable using mobile apps, Slack, photos, etc.)

• Smartphone, valid driver’s license, and reliable transportation

• Available Monday–Friday, 9am–4pm (within school hours)

Preferred:

• Previous pet care experience (professional or personal)

• Agility or dog training background (even as a hobby!)

• Interest in growing into a training or leadership role

• Willingness to complete pet care and pet first aid certifications

Benefits and Perks

• Structured pay increases through our certification-based career ladder

• Flexible schedule, according the business needs, that fits around your family life

• Growth opportunities into training, leadership, and behavior work

• Paid training and company-sponsored certifications

• Access to our in-house AI tools for support and answers anytime

• Supportive, no-drama team that sees and appreciates your work

• A job that feels meaningful, heart-led, and aligned with your values

If you’ve ever dreamed of a job that fits into your life and fills your cup, this might be your perfect next step. Let’s build something beautiful together — for pets, for their people, and for you.

With care,
The Paws Around Motown Pack