Step 1
Apply Online
Submit an application for the position and location that best match your experience and availability.
Careers at Paws on Chicon
Build a Career Helping Pets and Their People
Join an Austin pet retailer where great customer service, practical pet-nutrition knowledge, dependable teamwork, and genuine care for animals come together every day.
Join Our Team
Current Opportunities
We do not have any open positions at this time. Please check back for future opportunities.
More Than a Pet Store
Paws on Chicon is an independent Austin pet retailer focused on helping customers make informed choices for their dogs and cats. Our team serves pet families through thoughtful recommendations, high-quality products, practical nutrition guidance, and welcoming neighborhood stores.
Whether you begin as a Store Support Associate, Retail Associate, or member of store leadership, your work contributes directly to the experience our customers and their pets have every time they visit.
Working at Paws on Chicon
Team Benefits
Benefits vary by position and employment status and may include:
Competitive compensation
Employee discounts
Paid role-specific training
Pet nutrition and product education
Career advancement opportunities
Supportive team environment
Meaningful work serving pet families
Opportunities to grow with a local business
Grow With Us
Build Skills and Advance
Team members may enter the company at different levels based on their experience. For employees who want to grow, a typical development path may include:
Store Support Associate
Retail Associate
Key Holder
Assistant Store Manager
Store Manager
What to Expect
Our Hiring Process
We aim to make the hiring process clear, respectful, and efficient.
Step 2
Application Review
We review your qualifications, availability, work history, and responses to position-specific questions.
Step 3
First Interview
Selected candidates meet with store leadership to discuss the role, schedule, experience, and expectations.
Step 4
Working Interview
Finalists may be invited to a working interview to experience the role and meet members of the store team before a hiring decision is made.
Why Paws on Chicon?
What Makes Us Different
We Invest in Training
Team members receive paid training appropriate to their roles.
We Serve Our Community
Our stores are part of the Austin neighborhoods they serve.
We Promote Growth
We seek to promote qualified team members from within whenever practical.
We Value Dependability
Our stores depend on team members who arrive prepared and support one another.
We Care About the Details
Clean stores, accurate information, thoughtful recommendations, and respectful interactions matter.
We Work as a Team
Every role matters and contributes to successful store operations.
Is Paws on Chicon Right for You?
You may be a strong fit for our team if you:
- Genuinely enjoy working around dogs and cats.
- Care about delivering excellent customer service.
- Are dependable, punctual, and prepared for work.
- Are comfortable working in an active retail environment.
- Pay attention to cleanliness, organization, and detail.
- Communicate respectfully with customers and coworkers.
- Are willing to learn about pet nutrition and products.
- Can remain productive during both busy and quiet periods.
- Understand that evenings, weekends, and holidays are part of retail work.
- Want to contribute to a supportive, accountable team.
An Award-Winning Austin Pet Retailer
Proud to Serve Austin Since 2018
Best Pet Store in Austin
2019
One of America’s Coolest Pet Stores
PETS+, 2021
Excellence in Customer Service
Global Pet Expo, 2022
Yelp Top 100 Local Business
2024
Find Your Place on Our Team
Explore future opportunities and learn how your experience, dependability, customer-service skills, and love of pets can contribute to Paws on Chicon.
Paws on Chicon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a respectful and inclusive workplace.