We Care About Our Caregivers
Join A Team That Cultivates Kindness
Philadelphia Pet Care Company provides professional dog walking, cat sitting, and overnight pet care in center city and west Philadelphia. Our caregivers understand the importance of working as a team. There is no doubt that teamwork is essential for high-quality, consistent pet care. To work for PPCC, you must value each pet as an individual and cultivate trusting relationships with their humans.
This is an opportunity to enjoy the rewarding experience of working with pets, with the freedom of working outside, walking, and cycling in the city.
The hours for the position are part-time. This position can grow with the right candidate. The total number of assigned services builds based on job performance. You can take on more pet services if you demonstrate a strong work ethic, cultivate supportive relationships with co-works, and continuously receive positive client feedback.
Enjoy the love and companionship of Philly’s best dogs and cats while working with a supportive group of caregivers that has your back.
Our app makes it easy to stay on top of your schedule, review pet/client info, access GPS and & message clients without giving out your number.
We are an equal opportunity employer that accepts all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, or disability.
Fellow team members will train you in safe, urban dog handling and cat care. We value the safety of our dog walkers and pet sitters.
PPCC has generous clients who tip their caregivers for high-quality pet care. We will add your tips to the bi-weekly direct deposit.
You will get plenty of exercise and fresh air every day walking dogs! PPCC team members love the outdoors, whether rain, heat, or cold.
Job Requirements
Do You Meet These Qualifications?
You behave consistently every day, even in the most challenging situations. The ability to remain calm and level-headed is key to pet safety.
Monday through Friday. 9am - 2pm – OR – 11am – 4pm.
Mornings, evenings, and weekend service availability for pet sitting clients. Every staff member is required to take dog walking and pet sitting services. We balance the schedules to ensure some weekends off and morning/evening off peak balance.
You are comfortable with dogs of varying sizes, behavior, and energy levels.
No upcoming vacations or availability changes in the next eight months. Your schedule must be the same from week to week. Our caregivers schedule college courses and other jobs around pet care services.
You know how to properly use easy-way harnesses, martingale collars, prong collars, slip leads.
The employee app is central to the position. Your schedule, client and pet information, and GPS key components to the app.
You are a confident urban cyclist who knows Philly like the back of your hand. Cars are not logistically feasible for most of our services. There is always difficulty parking, and it's expensive.
You must arrive and complete the service in the 2-hour time window. The time window is 1 hour for puppy visits.
Pets and clients present daily challenges. You must be able to handle both with patient smile.
You are happy to cover services when another team member is sick or on vacation. We work as a team to ensure everyone is fully supported and the pets receive consistent care.
Everyone Welcome
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If you are a good fit for our team, you will receive an e-mail invitation for an interview. Before the interview, you will submit three pet care references. The final phase of the onboarding process is a background check. Please allow 2-3 business days for a decision.
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OFFICE HOURS
Monday – Friday
9am – 5pm
LET'S TALK
267-555-5555
M-F: 9am – 5pm