On Paws Professional Pet Services | San Marcos, TX
Do you love animals, enjoy working independently, and want a job where every day is different? We'd love to meet you!
On Paws Professional Pet Services has been providing trusted, professional pet care in the San Marcos area since 2015. We offer in-home pet sitting and dog walking, as well as boarding and doggy daycare at our facility. We are currently looking for dependable, detail-oriented pet lovers to join our team.
What You'll Do
As a Pet Sitter & Dog Walker, you'll travel between clients' homes providing personalized care for their pets. Every visit is different, but responsibilities may include:
- Walking dogs
- Feeding pets
- Administering medications
- Providing playtime, companionship, and enrichment
- Cleaning litter boxes and picking up pet waste
- Bringing in mail and packages
- Watering plants
- Following detailed care instructions exactly as written
Most visits are 30 minutes, although some are shorter or longer depending on the client's needs. Visits are scheduled back-to-back during your shift.
Typical Shifts
This position offers short, flexible shifts rather than full workdays.
Examples include:
- Morning (approximately 7:00–10:00 AM)
- Midday (approximately 11:00 AM–2:00 PM)
- Evening (approximately 5:00–9:00 PM)
Some days you may work one shift, while other days you may work two connected shifts. Occasionally, shifts may total 5–6 hours when visits run together.
Cross-Training
All pet sitters are cross-trained to work as backup staff at our doggy daycare and boarding facility when needed.
You must be comfortable working independently with groups of dogs and able to safely handle multiple dogs at one time.
Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Live in San Marcos (required)
- Have a valid driver's license
- Have a reliable, insured vehicle (proof required upon hire)
- Own a smartphone
- Pass a background check
- Be able to lift at least 50 pounds
- Have excellent attention to detail
- Be dependable, punctual, and responsible
- Be comfortable working outdoors in all types of Texas weather
- Be comfortable working with dogs, cats, and other household pets
- Be willing to work independently
- Be willing to cross-train at our boarding/daycare facility
- Be available most weekends, holidays, Spring Break, and throughout the summer, as these are our busiest seasons
- Have a genuine love for animals and a commitment to providing exceptional care
Hours
This is a very part-time position and should be considered supplemental income, not full-time employment.
Pet care is seasonal, so hours naturally fluctuate throughout the year.
Typical hours range from 5–15 hours per week, although hours may be higher during busy seasons, holidays, and school breaks.
Pay
Compensation includes:
- $13.00/hour base pay
- $0.655 per mile reimbursement while traveling between client visits
- 100% of your tips
Most team members earn approximately $17–$20 per hour in total compensation, depending on mileage driven, tips received, and hours worked.
Availability We're Looking For
Weekend and holiday availability is required.
We are also looking for applicants who can work one or more of the following weekday shifts:
We may hire more than one person to cover the schedule, so we're happy to work with applicants who have availability for only certain shifts.
Why Work With On Paws?
We're a locally owned small business that truly values our employees. We believe in treating both our clients and our staff with kindness, fairness, and respect. If you're looking for meaningful work caring for animals with a supportive team behind you, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply today and tell us why you'd be a great addition to the On Paws family!
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid training
Application Question(s):
- Do you live in San Marcos? This is a requirement for the job as most shifts are short and it isn't worth driving in from out of town.
- Do you have a smartphone? This is a requirement of the job.
- Do you have your own car? This is a requirement of the job.
- Please describe your experience with animals.
- There is a lot of driving involved with this job but you are reimbursed for mileage. Are you ok with this?
- Are you willing and able to cross train as backup at our boarding facility? If so, are you comfortable working alone with a group of dogs?
- Are you comfortable working with all types of animals?
- Are you at least 18 years of age?
- What interested you in this position?
- Why do you think you are a good fit for this position?
- What were your responsibilities at your last job and how do you think that experience would help you with this job?
- What is your availability? Please list exact days and time frames that you are available to work.
- This job requires you to work most weekends and holidays including Spring Break, Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons, not just the holidays themselves but the days before and after.. Are you willing and able to do that?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Language:
Work Location: In person
