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Join Our Team

Texas Ruff House is a highly rated and trusted pet sitting and dog walking company serving Pflugerville, Round Rock, Georgetown, and Hutto.

Now Hiring
Part-time Positions

Our vision is to redefine pet care through compassionate service, expert handling, and customized care plans that enrich the lives of pets and their people. 

 

Summary:

We are looking for candidates that can provide a professional level of service to every client, so great communication skills are a must. Our services are in high demand for weekends and holidays.  So the ideal candidate will have flexibility to work most of those. We will provide continuing education and training in the field of pet care, but also have many growth opportunities in various positions. 

 

If you are active, enjoy being outdoors, comfortable handling all types of pets, and cleaning up after them, then apply for one of our positions and we will be in touch. Our positions are entry-level, part-time and considered supplemental income. You are paid "hourly" and earn 100% of tips. 

 

Requirements, Skills, and Characteristics:

  • Live in, or within, 5 minutes of our service area: Pflugerville, Round Rock, Hutto, Georgetown

  • Walk any size dog, in all weather conditions, at a brisk pace for 30 minutes

  • Ability to lift/carry 50 pounds

  • Scoop litter and clean pet areas

  • Have your own reliable transportation and clean driving history

  • Be able to commute and work in all types of weather

  • Punctual, reliable, effectively manage time, have a strong work ethic

  • Maintain a consistent work schedule with the availability to work most evenings, weekends, and holidays

  • Consider yourself a bit of Type-A personality with a high attention to detail

  • Confident to problem solve, and handle stressful situations

  • Able to work independently but also be a team player and participate in both company and community events

Employee Benefits:

  • Employee discounts

  • Holiday pay

  • Flexible schedules

  • On-the-job training

  • Continuing educations and certifications in the pet care industry

  • Growth opportunities

 

Company Culture

If you're passionate about providing enrichment and exercise to furry friends and want to be part of our dedicated team, we encourage you to apply below. Join us in our mission to provide top-tier pet care, and become a part of our close-knit team. Your skills and passion could be just what we're looking for.

At Texas Ruff House, even though you work independently in the pets' homes, you do not work alone. Everyone has a different purpose seeking a part time job with animals, so we want to make sure that everybody feels represented and sees themselves reflected in this job. We take multiple steps to ensure that everyone is placed in a safe environment. Whatever your experience, this job is for every age, gender, and lifestyle, as long as you come to us with an openness to learn and a love for animals. 

Come work with us

Applicants must be 18 years or older to be considered for this position, due to insurance and business requirements. Are you 18 or older?
Yes
No
Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
Yes
No
Which type of position are you looking for?
Temporary, 3-6 months
Ongoing, 12 + months
Weekday Availability (check all that apply)
Weekend Availability (check all that apply)
Please select the dates you can commit to work this year:
Do you have a valid driver's license, and do you have a safe, reliable car that is consistently available to you for the purposes of dog walking/pet sitting?
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No
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