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

Work that fits your life — and fills it with tailwags.

Company Overview

At Paws Around Motown, we believe that great pet care starts with great people. Our team is joyful, kind, professional, and just the right amount of quirky. We’re enrichment geeks, behavior nerds, and full-on cheerleaders for every pet in our care. Whether it’s a midday walk or a bedtime snuggle visit, we treat every moment like it matters — because it does.

We know that not everyone is looking for a full-time gig. But if you’re looking for meaningful work — the kind that makes a difference, fits your life, and connects you to something bigger — you just might belong here.

Job Summary

We’re hiring a part-time Pet Care Technician who’s available for midday and occasional evening pet care visits. This role is ideal for college students in their second or third year, or freelancers with a flexible schedule who want to add meaningful, consistent work to their week.

You’ll walk dogs, care for cats, write sweet visit reports, and be part of a heart-led, high-standard team. You’ll work about three days a week, mostly midday, with the option to pick up evening pet sitting visits as well.

Location: Metro Detroit (Royal Oak, Ferndale, Berkley, Detroit, Farmington, Southfield, and nearby areas)
Schedule: Flexible part-time — 3 days/week, midday availability, with occasional PM visits

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide dog walks and in-home pet care visits with structure, love, and attention to detail

• Follow client-specific care instructions and company safety standards

• Check in/out via our mobile app and write thoughtful, photo-filled visit reports

• Communicate with the team using Slack and other digital tools

• Be flexible, professional, and consistent — even when this isn’t your main gig

• Open to split shifts (midday and evening) on assigned days when needed

• Represent the company with warmth and pride — you’re not just part of the team, you’re part of the mission

Qualifications and Skills

Required:

• Comfort and experience with dogs and cats

• Physically able to walk, bend, kneel, and manage active pets

• Clear communicator who’s dependable and respectful of others’ time

• Comfortable using mobile apps, uploading photos, and following digital processes

• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and a smartphone

• Available for midday shifts three days per week (e.g., 11–2 or 12–4)

• Willing to occasionally work a split shift (e.g., midday walk and PM visit)

Preferred:

• Second or third year college student, or freelancer with a flexible schedule

• Previous experience in customer service, volunteering, or care-based roles

• Loves talking about the company and being a brand advocate

• Treats part-time work with full-time heart and accountability

Benefits and Perks

• Flexible schedule that fits your class or freelance life

• Part-time hours that actually mean something

• Paid training and ongoing support — you’ll never feel on your own

• Tech-forward systems to keep things easy and smooth

• Welcoming, values-driven team that celebrates every win

• Real impact, real pets, real joy — no fluff, no drama

• A workday filled with tailwags, fresh air, and tiny, meaningful moments

If you’re looking for work that makes you smile, a team that’s got your back, and pets who light up when you walk in the door — we’d love to meet you.

Paws up,
The Paws Around Motown Pack