Hands N Paws is looking for dependable, animal-loving pros to join our full-time weekday pet care team! If spending your days with wagging tails, happy purrs, and being trusted to care for pets in their homes sounds like your dream job, we want to hear from you.
ONLY APPLY IF YOU CAN:
✓ Work full-time, Monday–Friday year-round (generally 7 AM–4 PM when most visits occur)
✓ Service all areas within I-270 (no city restrictions): Bexley, Central, UA, Dublin, etc.
✓ Maintain reliable transportation plus a backup plan
✓ Pass a background check
✓ Commit to professional standards of care for every pet
Core Responsibilities:
✓ Follow Custom Care Plans – Provide feeding, meds, and activities exactly as instructed.
✓ Arrive On Time – Keep pets on schedule for meals, walks, and potty breaks.
✓ Ensure Safety – Secure leashes, gates, and monitor each pet’s health.
✓ Provide Updates – Send real-time photos and notes through our app after each visit.
✓ Earn Trust – Treat pets and homes respectfully, reporting concerns promptly.
Must-Have Qualifications:
✓ Valid License & Insured Vehicle (plus backup transport)
✓ Clean Background Check (pass screening/references)
✓ Smartphone Skills (comfortable with scheduling & documenting visits)
✓ Physical Readiness (walk dogs, lift pets, handle energetic animals)
Compensation:
Full-time weekday team members are paid 50% base commission on all pet services completed. Rates include:
$12 (20-min visit) | $13.50 (30-min visit) | $20 (45-min visit) | $26 (60-min visit)
Earning Boosts:
✓ $3–5 for multi-pet households
✓ $10 for same-day requests
✓ $15 for holidays
✓ 100% of tips (often $5–$20+)
Full-time weekday pet care is fast-paced and hands-on. You’ll often handle 6–8+ visits per day, follow precise care routines, manage active dogs, and document every detail of a pet’s wellbeing — rain or shine. Reliability, stamina, and attention to detail are key to keeping pets safe, happy, and healthy while their humans are away.
Ready to Apply?
If you have full-time weekday availability and meet all our criteria above, we’d love to have you join the Hands N Paws team!
Hands N Paws is an equal opportunity employer. Drug-free workplace. E-Verify participant.
Why do you want to work for Hands N Paws?
Does your availability fully match the schedule listed in the job description?* Yes No
Do you have a valid driver’s license?* Yes No
Do you have your own insured vehicle available for work?* Yes No
Are you able and willing to travel to all areas within I-270, including Bexley, UA, Dublin, and Central Columbus?* Yes No
Can you work in all weather conditions, including rain, snow, and extreme temperatures?* Yes No
Are you comfortable walking large or high-energy dogs that may pull on leash?* Yes No
Are you 18 years of age or older?* Yes No
I understand that Hands N Paws pays per completed pet visit (50% commission + premium pay and tips). Travel time, mileage, and transportation costs between visits are not separately compensated.* Yes No
I have thoroughly reviewed the Hands N Paws job listing and confirm I can reliably meet every requirement - from scheduling to transportation to providing excellent pet care.* Yes No
*Scenario 1: During a walk, a dog’s leash clip breaks and the dog is now loose. What’s your first step?
*Scenario 2: You’re giving a pet medication and they spit it out. What do you do?
*Scenario 3: You’re scheduled for a cat visit. When you arrive, the cat is hiding and won’t come out. What do you do?
The following questions are entirely optional. To comply with government Equal Employment Opportunity and/or Affirmative Action reporting regulations, we are requesting (but NOT requiring) that you enter this personal data. This information will not be used in connection with any employment decisions, and will be used solely as permitted by state and federal law. Your voluntary cooperation would be appreciated. Learn more .
#J-18808-Ljbffr