Join the Happy Tails Team

Love animals? Love being active? Looking for meaningful, fun, & outdoor work?

Happy Tails Pet Care hires dependable, caring people to join our team of professional Pet Care Specialists in Austin.

This isn’t just about walking dogs. Our clients trust us with beloved members of their families, and we’re looking for people who take that responsibility to heart.

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Happy Tails is also connected with A Wedding Tail, our wedding-day pet care service.

Some team members may have the opportunity to work weddings and special events, helping couples safely include their fur babies in one of the biggest days of their lives.

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Become a Pet Care Specialist

Our Pet Care Specialists provide professional dog walking and in-home pet care for our clients throughout the Austin area.

A typical shift may include traveling between several client homes, walking dogs, providing potty breaks, feeding pets, caring for cats, giving lots of love and attention, and sending thoughtful updates to pet parents.

We’re looking for people who are dependable, trustworthy, detail-oriented, comfortable working independently, and genuinely love animals.

Positions:

Monday–Friday Mid-Day Pet Care Specialist
Evening & Weekend Pet Care Specialist

Starting pay:

$16/hour, with opportunities for pay increases as you demonstrate reliability and consistency. Tips and bonuses go out monthly to hero team members and after 8 months with us the $50/ month Wellness Benefit is activated.

What You’ll Do

What your day-to-day looks like:

Walk and care for dogs of different sizes, breeds, ages and personalities
Provide in-home care for dogs, cats and other pets
Follow each family’s detailed pet-care instructions
Provide food, water, medication and other care when requested
Send timely updates and photos to pet parents
Travel between client homes during your scheduled shift
Communicate promptly with the Happy Tails team
Treat every client’s home and pet with professionalism and respect

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We’d love to meet you if you:

Truly love animals

Are exceptionally dependable
Have great attention to detail
Are comfortable working independently
Communicate well and respond promptly
Enjoy being active and working outdoors
Have reliable transportation
Have a valid driver’s license
Have a smartphone
Are willing to complete a background check

Reliability is especially important to us. Our pets and their people are counting on us to show up when we say we will.

WHY WORK WITH HAPPY TAILS?

A job you can feel good about

You’ll spend your days with animals, get plenty of exercise and become an important part of the lives of the pets and families you care for.

Flexible scheduling

Tips

Performance bonuses

Opportunities for pay increases

Paid training

Employee discounts

Referral program

Internal growth opportunities

Lots and lots of wagging tails

$50 Wellness Benefit after 8 months with Happy Tails

A supportive team that genuinely loves animals

READY TO JOIN THE PACK?

If you’re responsible, kind, dependable and happiest when there are animals around, we’d love to learn more about you.

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Position & Availability

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Are you available Monday–Friday between approximately 10:30 AM and 2:30 PM?(Required)
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Requirements

Are you at least 18 years old?(Required)
Do you live in or near Central / North Central Austin?(Required)
Do you have a reliable personal vehicle?(Required)
Do you have a valid driver's license and active auto insurance?(Required)
Do you have a smartphone with reliable internet access and a camera?(Required)
Are you willing to complete a criminal background check?(Required)
Are you comfortable walking several miles per day outdoors in Austin weather?(Required)
Are you comfortable handling dogs of different breeds, sizes, energy levels, and temperaments?(Required)

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Austin’s Favorite Pet Care Team

With full hearts, our mission is to provide quality care for your pet while you are away. We are a trustworthy and experienced team of professionals who love our job, believe in the Golden Rule, and feel joy when we see a dog smile while having fun!

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