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Careers at Shaggy Chic

Quality pet care takes real dedication.

We're a warm, neighborhood-focused team serving Houston's pets since 2010. If you love animals, value continued education, and aren't afraid of a little mud, you might be a perfect fit.

About Shaggy Chic

Shaggy Chic Pet Services has been serving Houston's pets since 2010. Our small team boasts experience in veterinary clinics, dog rescue volunteer work, and over a decade of dog grooming. We believe in providing quality, individualized care for each household and are dedicated to making our community's pets as happy and healthy as possible.

The Role: Pet Care Provider

This is a part-time, field-based role serving the Greater Houston area. The work requires traveling to multiple client locations rather than reporting to a single site. You will be responsible for day-to-day pet care tasks, including feeding, exercise, hygienic grooming, and administering medications. The role also involves maintaining a clean and safe environment for pets and providing excellent customer service to pet owners.

Qualifications

  • Experience and application of understanding dog behavior
  • Communication and customer service skills
  • Basic knowledge of medicine related to pet care
  • Excellent ability to work in a team as well as independently
  • Passion for animals and commitment to their well-being
  • Previous experience in a related field is a plus
  • Certifications from reputable organizations heavily considered

Compensation & Growth

  • Paid hands-on working interviews and training at minimum wage
  • Starting base pay equivalent to $15/hour plus tips
  • Weekly vehicle credit based on workload and tenure
  • After 90-day probationary period, demonstrated application of training may lead to tiered raise eligibility based on milestones, certifications and performance
  • Daily bonus for working major holidays
  • Yearly bonuses

Interview Process

  1. Submit application (below)
  2. Phone interview
  3. In-person interview
  4. 1 shadow working interview
  5. Background check and drug screen
  6. 1-2 additional hands-on working interviews
  7. Job offer contingent upon background check and drug screen results
  8. Training begins

Pre-Interview Screening

Please answer the following questions as completely and honestly as possible. We use this to ensure we are a good fit for each other before moving to an interview.

Basic Information

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Availability & Commitments

Our services operate during most major holidays. New hires are required to be available to work a majority of major holidays.

Please list any major holidays you know you are not available to work in the next 12 months.

In what ways may your other roles (school, other jobs) effect your availability?

Experience

Any relevant degrees, certifications, or coursework?

Do you have a profile on Rover, Wag, etc? Provide link or N/A.

Operations & Scenarios

We operate rain or shine, in Houston heat and humidity. 1 = Not comfortable, 10 = Absolutely fine with it.

Are you willing to commute to our service area (Greater Heights, Garden Oaks, Oak Forest, Spring Branch, Timbergrove, Lazybrook - 77008, 77009, 77007, 77018, 77092, 77091, 77055, 77080, 77043, 77041)?

Valid TX driver's license, insurance, and active registration?

Please explain the reliability and condition of your vehicle.

We value being a launch pad. Where might you see yourself in 5 years?

During an initial visit, you notice the dog showing signs of reactivity (jumping, barking, stiffening, hiding). How would you address these behaviors towards you? Towards others?

You are walking a dog who is more interested in smelling than walking. You won't walk a block before the visit ends. What do you do?

You are walking two large dogs. They spot a squirrel, lunge, and bark. What do you do in the moment, and differently going forward?

Final Confirmations

I am willing to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

I own a smartphone with a data plan and can use our employee app during visits.

I am able to perform the stated essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

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