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JOIN OUR TEAM

Become a Pet Pal

We are more than people who just let dogs out to potty and feed cats. We are responsible, reliable, trustworthy and professional pet care givers.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

At Pet Pals we take our jobs very seriously while not taking ourselves too seriously.

We believe in working as a connected team while also working independently on our own care visits. We do our best to be sure that everyone on our team has time to enjoy their favorite things while also being there for our clients when needed.

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We are looking for someone who:

  • Has professional or extensive experience with pets such as dogs, cats, dog and cat body language and behavior. We care for all types of pets that are all shapes and sizes.

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  • Has impeccable attention to detail. Our work often involves very specific care instructions that vary from family to family.  This is to check your dedication to detail.  Put the word impeccable in your application below so we know you didn’t skip that part.

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  • Have a clean driving record, a valid driver’s license and solo access to a reliable vehicle and phone with internet access.​​

  • ​​Likes to provide great customer service. A huge part of what we do is making clients feel connected to what is going on at home.  An important aspect of this is providing clear and professional communication with good grammar, clear writing and the ability to report the fun you’re having.

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  • Can pass an in-depth background check.

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  • Has clear, concise and effective communication. Team members need to be able to communicate effectively with other team members, in addition to with our clients.

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Why you may NOT want to be a part of the Pet Pals Team:

YOU DON’T LIKE CHANGES.

Our schedules often change based on changes in our clients’ schedules. Our Team members do have a fairly predictable schedule as they are pretty much set 2 weeks in advance but we do have cancellations, last minute additions and the occasional sick team member.

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YOU ARE LOOKING FOR MORE THAN SUPPLEMENTAL INCOME.

Based on the fluctuating nature of our work, and based on a your availability, we cannot guarantee a minimum amount of work each week.

 

YOU ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO WORK AROUND THE HOLIDAYS OR IN THE SUMMER.

We are our busiest during the major holidays and from May-August. While we do rotate around the holidays to ensure team members can enjoy time off, we require team members to be available and flexible to work during and around the holidays.

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YOU DO NOT ENJOY WORKING INDEPENDENTLY.

We are looking for people who enjoy working as part of a greater team with support just a phone call away, but can thrive working fully independently day-to-day. Trust and dependability is hugely critical in our work.

 
YOU DON’T LIKE BEING OUTSIDE IN A VARIETY OF WEATHER.

Even when it is 25 and blowing snow or 90 with the sun shining, we are out working and visiting pets. They are counting on us to be there for them!

 

YOU WILL OCCASIONALLY HAVE TO CLEAN UP SOMETHING DISGUSTING.

We deal with poop every day, vomit occasionally, and the odd major mess. Pet ownership is messy and we do what needs to be done to keep them happy and healthy while they are in our care.

​When you work with Pet Pals, you'll get:

AWESOME CLIENTS

Pet Pals gets to work with some of the most amazing pets in the Roanoke Valley.

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CARE & SUPPORT

A work environment that cares about you and your definition of success.

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$14/HOUR + TIPS

Our starting wage is $14/hr, but there's always room to grow with Pet Pals.

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PAID TRAINING

Our staff is well-trained & have continued education opportunities with Pet Pals.

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ROOM TO GROW

We give additional responsibilities for the right applicant

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MILEAGE REIMBURSED

Our clients live all over the Roanoke area. All that mileage spent is covered!

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Join the Pet Pals team!

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TO APPLY

WHICH POSITION(S) ARE YOU INTERESTED IN?
ARE YOU AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE?
WHAT KIND OF WORK ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AT THIS TIME?
WHAT DAYS ARE YOU INTERESTED IN WORKING?
ARE YOU COMFORTABLE WALKING SMALL & LARGE DOGS?

Pet Pals provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We are committed to creating and maintaining an impeccable workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives. We are committed to making a workplace that does this, everyday. We look forward to hearing from you! We think we have the best jobs and best clients around, we would love to have the right folks join us!

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