Employment
Metro Detroit Turn your love for animals into a meaningful career.
Pet Care Technician (Entry-Level with Growth Path)
Company Overview
At Paws Around Motown, we’re more than just dog walkers and pet sitters — we’re behavior nerds, enrichment geeks, and the kind of people who leave love notes in your pet’s report. We care hard, work smart, and lead with heart every single day.
From structured Sniffaris to behind-the-scenes behavior notes, we treat this work like the calling it is. Our team is joyful, compassionate, detail-loving, and fiercely professional. We cheer for each other. We laugh a lot. We take pride in doing things the right way — not the easy way.
If you’re looking for a place where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and every tailwag feels like a win — you’ve found your people.
Job Summary
We’re hiring a part-time Pet Care Technician who’s ready to grow roots with us. This role is ideal for someone pivoting from another field — especially with leadership or customer service experience — who’s looking to build a purpose-filled career in pet care.
You’ll start at the entry level, learning the ropes of professional pet care through dog walks, enrichment visits, and in-home support. From there, you’ll progress through our certification track, gaining hands-on training in behavior, enrichment, and leadership. This isn’t a gig — it’s a long-term growth path.
Location: Metro Detroit (Birmingham, Troy, Bloomfield Hills, Franklin, West Bloomfield, and surrounding areas)
Schedule: Part-time to full-time, mostly Monday–Friday from 9 AM–4 PM, with occasional evenings and weekends as you grow.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Provide structured, safety-first dog walks and enriching pet care visits
- Follow detailed client care instructions and document each visit using Time to Pet
- Write thoughtful, kind service reports with clear communication and pet photos
- Use excellent judgment when noticing health or behavior changes in pets
- Stay connected with our team using Slack and internal mobile tools
- Uphold our care standards, safety policies, and scheduling protocols
- Work toward certifications in pet care, behavior, and leadership
- Be open to evolving responsibilities, including split shifts or occasional evenings
Qualifications and Skills Required
- Previous professional experience (especially in customer service or team leadership)
- Self-starter energy with a strong work ethic and a growth mindset
- Comfort with tech tools (Slack, mobile apps, time tracking, AI-based systems)
- Clear communication skills and reliable time management
- Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and smartphone
- Monday–Friday availability (9 AM–4 PM) with flexibility for future shift expansion
- Physically capable of walking dogs and managing active, on-the-go visits
Preferred
- Experience in pet care, rescue, pet retail, or vet support
- Interest in leadership development and long-term career growth
- Willingness to pursue certifications in pet first aid, enrichment, and behavior
- Passion for supporting our mission and representing the Paws Around Motown brand
Benefits and Perks
- Clear growth path from Pet Care Tech to senior roles (and beyond)
- Company-paid training and certification support
- Ongoing mentorship in animal behavior, enrichment, and client care
- Flexible hours and the ability to grow your schedule over time
- Purpose-driven, inclusive team culture — no corporate fluff
- Access to cutting-edge tools (like AI-based support and real-time learning resources)
- A chance to make an actual difference in the lives of pets and their people
What to Expect from Our Hiring Process
We know this might not be the hiring process you’re used to — and that’s by design.
At Paws Around Motown, we’re not just hiring pet sitters. We’re inviting people into homes, into lives, and into a deeply trusted space. That takes more than a resume and a “love for animals.”
Our hiring process is built to reflect what matters most to our clients: empathy, presence, and reliability.
- Yes, we’ll ask you to record a video. Because if our clients are nervous about handing over their keys, your voice and energy go a long way in earning trust.
- Yes, we’ll check your tech comfort. Because our tools keep pets safe, clients connected, and our team flowing smoothly.
- Yes, we’ll talk culture — because this is more than a job. This is a team that trains together, grows together, and genuinely likes working together.
We built this process with care. Because the people we hire? They become the reason we’re award-winning, vet-endorsed, and client-loved.
Step 1: Share Your Story
Fill out our online application. Tell us who you are, what matters to you, and why this work calls to you.
Step 2: Send a Quick Video
Introduce yourself on camera — not perfectly, just genuinely. We want to see the person our clients will meet at the door..
Step 3: Tech + Thoughtfulness Check
We’ll get a sense of how you navigate our everyday tools — and how you think through real-life scenarios.
Step 4: Connection Call
You’ll meet with us for a real conversation. No tricks. Just vibes, values, and whether this feels like the right next step for both of us.
If you’re craving work that feeds your soul, challenges your skills, and gives you a reason to wag your own tail — this is your sign.
With heart,
The Paws Around Motown Pack