So who are these people anyway?
We’re glad you asked! PetRelocation is full of treat-givers, litter-scoopers, and all-around animal lovers. Need to put a name to a face? You’ve come to the right place. Click on a photo to learn more.
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Prior to starting PetRelocation.com with his wife Angie, Kevin was an early employee of HotJobs.com from its startup days in 1998 until it was acquired by Yahoo! in 2001. This move allowed Kevin to self-fund a doggie daycare and pet taxi service that became PetRelocation.com. Although it began as a local business, PetRelocation.com has now evolved into a worldwide door-to-door pet travel service. A native of San Francisco, Kevin lives in Austin with Angie, his three children and a whole lot of dogs and cats!
Kevin O'Brien
CEO and Co-FounderPrior to starting PetRelocation.com with his wife Angie, Kevin was an early employee of HotJobs.com from its startup days in 1998 until it was acquired by Yahoo! in 2001. This move allowed Kevin to self-fund a doggie daycare and pet taxi service that became PetRelocation.com. Although it began as a local business, PetRelocation.com has now evolved into a worldwide door-to-door pet travel service. A native of San Francisco, Kevin lives in Austin with Angie, his three children and a whole lot of dogs and cats!
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Angie O'Brien is the PetRelocation.com CFO and Co-Founder. She started PetRelocation.com with Kevin O'Brien, her husband, in 2004. One of their first moves was a talking parrot that Kevin and Angie boarded for a few months and then drove from Austin to Houston. The parrot talked all the way to Houston on a three-hour drive -- talk about a backseat driver! Angie and Kevin now have two daughters and a son as well as a whole crew of dogs and cats!
Angie O'Brien
Co-FounderAngie O'Brien is the PetRelocation.com CFO and Co-Founder. She started PetRelocation.com with Kevin O'Brien, her husband, in 2004. One of their first moves was a talking parrot that Kevin and Angie boarded for a few months and then drove from Austin to Houston. The parrot talked all the way to Houston on a three-hour drive -- talk about a backseat driver! Angie and Kevin now have two daughters and a son as well as a whole crew of dogs and cats!
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Born in Midland, Michigan, Matt was the first employee hired at PetRelocation.com. He's seen some pretty interesting moves – including one shipment of diabetic ferrets he safely moved from Mississippi to Cairo, Egypt. Matt loves spending time with his wife, daughter, and two dogs, Tucker and Cephus, and also enjoys camping, writing music, and golfing,
Matt Kincaid
Senior PetRelocation ConsultantBorn in Midland, Michigan, Matt was the first employee hired at PetRelocation.com. He's seen some pretty interesting moves – including one shipment of diabetic ferrets he safely moved from Mississippi to Cairo, Egypt. Matt loves spending time with his wife, daughter, and two dogs, Tucker and Cephus, and also enjoys camping, writing music, and golfing,
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Born and raised in central Austin, Rachel is a native of Austin, Texas. After handling equine and Asia-Pacific moves for two years, Rachel now helps PetRelocation.com reach out to pet owners online. She has a white long-haired cat named Chubby Charles and a rescued Golden Retriever named Charlie. When she's not cleaning up pet hair, Rachel likes writing, horseback riding and playing the piano (mostly Billy Joel ballads).
Rachel Farris
Director of OperationsBorn and raised in central Austin, Rachel is a native of Austin, Texas. After handling equine and Asia-Pacific moves for two years, Rachel now helps PetRelocation.com reach out to pet owners online. She has a white long-haired cat named Chubby Charles and a rescued Golden Retriever named Charlie. When she's not cleaning up pet hair, Rachel likes writing, horseback riding and playing the piano (mostly Billy Joel ballads).
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Born in Kentucky while his parents were on a road trip, Matt Johnson grew up in El Paso before moving to Austin. He has a Basenji named Ptooey and enjoys live music and skiing.
Mathews Johnson
Director of Customer RelationsBorn in Kentucky while his parents were on a road trip, Matt Johnson grew up in El Paso before moving to Austin. He has a Basenji named Ptooey and enjoys live music and skiing.
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Craig is responsible for all revenue at PetRelocation, overseeing our sales and customer service teams. He has over a decade of sales management and marketing experience in the technology industry at both Fortune 100 companies and startups. Immediately prior to joining PetRelocation, Craig was the Western Regional Sales Director for Celera Corporation (acquired by Quest Diagnostics), where he managed a team of 10 sales representatives and was responsible for $20M in annual revenues. Prior to Celera, he held various sales and marketing roles of increasing responsibility at several medical technology companies. Craig began his career as an early employee of Hotjobs.com. Outside of work Craig enjoys spending time with his wife and young son and is a passionate San Francisco Giants fan.
Craig Darling
Director of RevenueCraig is responsible for all revenue at PetRelocation, overseeing our sales and customer service teams. He has over a decade of sales management and marketing experience in the technology industry at both Fortune 100 companies and startups. Immediately prior to joining PetRelocation, Craig was the Western Regional Sales Director for Celera Corporation (acquired by Quest Diagnostics), where he managed a team of 10 sales representatives and was responsible for $20M in annual revenues. Prior to Celera, he held various sales and marketing roles of increasing responsibility at several medical technology companies. Craig began his career as an early employee of Hotjobs.com. Outside of work Craig enjoys spending time with his wife and young son and is a passionate San Francisco Giants fan.
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Born and raised in the Philippines, Laarni moved to the United States in 1999 and lived in California before moving to Austin in 2012. She grew up with dogs running around the house and is on the lookout for a pet of her own (his name will be Hamilton). Laarni has a degree in Business Administration, and for fun loves traveling, reading, watching movies, hiking and kayaking. She is also a foodie -- a great evening for Laarni is an al fresco dinner of good food and wine shared over great conversation.
Laarni Buhay-Canoy
Director of Human Resources & Talent ManagementBorn and raised in the Philippines, Laarni moved to the United States in 1999 and lived in California before moving to Austin in 2012. She grew up with dogs running around the house and is on the lookout for a pet of her own (his name will be Hamilton). Laarni has a degree in Business Administration, and for fun loves traveling, reading, watching movies, hiking and kayaking. She is also a foodie -- a great evening for Laarni is an al fresco dinner of good food and wine shared over great conversation.
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Originally from the East coast of South Florida, Jeana has been in Austin for over 10 years and brings more than 17 years of professional client care experience. She has worked with companies including the Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, and for three years ran her own Executive Consultant business. In addition to bringing high-level service standards to PetRelocation.com, Jeana also brings art to the world—her bold, colorful paintings inspired by movement, music, and humanity. A pet lover as well, Jeana has a black pug named Vivian and a black cat named Opal.
Jeana Marino
Director of Client Care ServicesOriginally from the East coast of South Florida, Jeana has been in Austin for over 10 years and brings more than 17 years of professional client care experience. She has worked with companies including the Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, and for three years ran her own Executive Consultant business. In addition to bringing high-level service standards to PetRelocation.com, Jeana also brings art to the world—her bold, colorful paintings inspired by movement, music, and humanity. A pet lover as well, Jeana has a black pug named Vivian and a black cat named Opal.
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Marcus grew up in Killeen, TX before moving to Austin. Marcus served as one of our Domestic Relocation Specialists for several years, once moving a tiny turtle from Hawaii to Martha's Vineyard! He now handles PetRelocation.com's IT and technical demands, and in addition to enjoying home brewing and the great outdoors (camping, hiking and canoeing), Marcus also loves tinkering with computers. He has an Australian Cattle Dog named The Reverend Hollis Burns, a.k.a. Hollis.
Marcus Hungerford
IT and Facilities ManagerMarcus grew up in Killeen, TX before moving to Austin. Marcus served as one of our Domestic Relocation Specialists for several years, once moving a tiny turtle from Hawaii to Martha's Vineyard! He now handles PetRelocation.com's IT and technical demands, and in addition to enjoying home brewing and the great outdoors (camping, hiking and canoeing), Marcus also loves tinkering with computers. He has an Australian Cattle Dog named The Reverend Hollis Burns, a.k.a. Hollis.
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Caitlin is originally from Wichita, KS and helps PetRelocation.com with its marketing and blogging endeavors. When she's not writing about pets, Caitlin enjoys yoga, traveling, going to films, and hanging out with her dog Raef.
Caitlin Moore
New Media CoordinatorCaitlin is originally from Wichita, KS and helps PetRelocation.com with its marketing and blogging endeavors. When she's not writing about pets, Caitlin enjoys yoga, traveling, going to films, and hanging out with her dog Raef.
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Ashley was born in Lake Tahoe and loves traveling, hiking in the mountains, and spending time with her husband. When she's not shipping pets Ashley is taking good care of her own three pups, English Springer Spaniels George and Riley and her “new baby,” a Boston Terrier named Aston.
Ashley Myers
PetRelocation SpecialistAshley was born in Lake Tahoe and loves traveling, hiking in the mountains, and spending time with her husband. When she's not shipping pets Ashley is taking good care of her own three pups, English Springer Spaniels George and Riley and her “new baby,” a Boston Terrier named Aston.
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Born in Plano, Texas, Cara is a proud University of Texas grad and Longhorn football fan! She helped move Mocha, a tiny Chihuahua, from New York City to Tokyo, which we filmed in a web series called Pup in the Air (pupintheair.com). She loves traveling, spending time outdoors and, of course, playing with dogs!
Cara Scott
Senior PetRelocation ConsultantBorn in Plano, Texas, Cara is a proud University of Texas grad and Longhorn football fan! She helped move Mocha, a tiny Chihuahua, from New York City to Tokyo, which we filmed in a web series called Pup in the Air (pupintheair.com). She loves traveling, spending time outdoors and, of course, playing with dogs!
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Born in Hobart, Australia, Mike Cardno is our resident Aussie! Previously a resident of New York City and Washington DC, Mike lives in Austin with his wife, son, and dog, Foster. Mike is a graduate of the University of Tasmania and University of Texas at Austin.
Mike Cardno
Senior PetRelocation ConsultantBorn in Hobart, Australia, Mike Cardno is our resident Aussie! Previously a resident of New York City and Washington DC, Mike lives in Austin with his wife, son, and dog, Foster. Mike is a graduate of the University of Tasmania and University of Texas at Austin.
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A native of Katy, TX, Jon handles international relocations. When he's not lending a helping hand at PetRelocation.com, he enjoys exploring the great outdoors with his 6-year-old son, fishing, boating, and golfing.
Jon Bartosh
Senior PetRelocation ConsultantA native of Katy, TX, Jon handles international relocations. When he's not lending a helping hand at PetRelocation.com, he enjoys exploring the great outdoors with his 6-year-old son, fishing, boating, and golfing.
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Sarah is from Kalamazoo, MI and attended Western Michigan University where she earned a degree in Business Management. Sarah has a sweet Golden Doodle named Reba, and she enjoys hiking, swimming, biking and running.
Sarah Smith
PetRelocation SpecialistSarah is from Kalamazoo, MI and attended Western Michigan University where she earned a degree in Business Management. Sarah has a sweet Golden Doodle named Reba, and she enjoys hiking, swimming, biking and running.
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Amber is originally from the desert (La Quinta, CA) and has lived in Texas for seven years. She attended Sam Houston State University, where she majored in General Business Administration and minored in management, and she enjoys mountain biking, trail running and being outdoors. Amber has three dogs – a Vizsla named Copano and two Boxers, Dax and Dazie.
Amber Holub
PetRelocation SpecialistAmber is originally from the desert (La Quinta, CA) and has lived in Texas for seven years. She attended Sam Houston State University, where she majored in General Business Administration and minored in management, and she enjoys mountain biking, trail running and being outdoors. Amber has three dogs – a Vizsla named Copano and two Boxers, Dax and Dazie.
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Sarah is originally from Harlingen, TX, and she attended UTSA, where she earned a bachelor's degree in biology. She has a Shih Tzu named Duna and a rescue dog named Jack. Sarah has been in Austin for five years and loves music, biking and running.
Sarah Rosales
PetRelocation SpecialistSarah is originally from Harlingen, TX, and she attended UTSA, where she earned a bachelor's degree in biology. She has a Shih Tzu named Duna and a rescue dog named Jack. Sarah has been in Austin for five years and loves music, biking and running.
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Marissa grew up military and as a result, she knows a thing or two about moving! She was born in the Netherlands and then moved to England. She came to Texas to go to Texas A&M and majored in Animal Science, where she got the opportunity to work with all creatures great and small: horses, cows, sheep, pigs, dogs, cats, birds, rodents - the list goes on! She also spent a semester working in Washington D.C. for the National Association of the State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA). Marissa has a Golden Retriever named Rocky and a Siamese cat named Rhett (as in Butler).
Marissa Cloum
PetRelocation SpecialistMarissa grew up military and as a result, she knows a thing or two about moving! She was born in the Netherlands and then moved to England. She came to Texas to go to Texas A&M and majored in Animal Science, where she got the opportunity to work with all creatures great and small: horses, cows, sheep, pigs, dogs, cats, birds, rodents - the list goes on! She also spent a semester working in Washington D.C. for the National Association of the State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA). Marissa has a Golden Retriever named Rocky and a Siamese cat named Rhett (as in Butler).
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Rebecca was born and raised in Austin but loves to travel the globe whenever possible! She worked in the service industry for eight years prior to joining the PetRelocation.com team, and she enjoys photography, traveling, and learning about the world. Rebecca has three cats and a Bernese Mountain Dog named Stryker, and she’s very excited to be getting married soon.
Rebecca Klenk
PetRelocation SpecialistRebecca was born and raised in Austin but loves to travel the globe whenever possible! She worked in the service industry for eight years prior to joining the PetRelocation.com team, and she enjoys photography, traveling, and learning about the world. Rebecca has three cats and a Bernese Mountain Dog named Stryker, and she’s very excited to be getting married soon.
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John Joseph Fraser III (we just call him ‘Joe’) was born in Harlingen, TX but grew up in Houston, TX. Joe earned a Recreation, Park and Tourism Science degree from Texas A&M University, and he has two Chihuahuas (Gypsy and Django) who are both rescues. Joe recently moved a German Shepherd belonging to the new Running Back Coach for the Green Bay Packers from Tampa Bay to Green Bay, and as for hobbies, he loves doing improv comedy (Chris Farley is his idol), and enjoys Texas country music, Texas beers, kolaches, and karaoke (Joe can sing some mean R&B).
Joe Fraser
PetRelocation SpecialistJohn Joseph Fraser III (we just call him ‘Joe’) was born in Harlingen, TX but grew up in Houston, TX. Joe earned a Recreation, Park and Tourism Science degree from Texas A&M University, and he has two Chihuahuas (Gypsy and Django) who are both rescues. Joe recently moved a German Shepherd belonging to the new Running Back Coach for the Green Bay Packers from Tampa Bay to Green Bay, and as for hobbies, he loves doing improv comedy (Chris Farley is his idol), and enjoys Texas country music, Texas beers, kolaches, and karaoke (Joe can sing some mean R&B).
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Born and raised in the Netherlands, Lenneke moved to the US when she was 17 and has been in Austin since early 2012. She’s fluent in both Dutch and English and loves exploring new restaurants in Austin, horseback riding, traveling, and watching European soccer. Lenneke also loves pets and has a Great Dane named Oakley, and as for activities she likes swimming, cycling, and running. Lenneke has completed five marathons, recently finished her second half-Ironman, and plans to do many more triathlons.
Lenneke Nieuwland
PetRelocation SpecialistBorn and raised in the Netherlands, Lenneke moved to the US when she was 17 and has been in Austin since early 2012. She’s fluent in both Dutch and English and loves exploring new restaurants in Austin, horseback riding, traveling, and watching European soccer. Lenneke also loves pets and has a Great Dane named Oakley, and as for activities she likes swimming, cycling, and running. Lenneke has completed five marathons, recently finished her second half-Ironman, and plans to do many more triathlons.
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Originally from Sugar Land, Bethany has lived in Texas her whole life. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Advertising, has two spoiled Siamese mix kittens adopted from the local Town Lake Animal Shelter (their names are Monty and Gilligan), and she enjoys volleyball, watching stand-up comedy, painting with oils, renovating her apartment, running, karaoke, and of course, hanging out with her boys (the kitties).
Bethany Tucker
PetRelocation SpecialistOriginally from Sugar Land, Bethany has lived in Texas her whole life. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Advertising, has two spoiled Siamese mix kittens adopted from the local Town Lake Animal Shelter (their names are Monty and Gilligan), and she enjoys volleyball, watching stand-up comedy, painting with oils, renovating her apartment, running, karaoke, and of course, hanging out with her boys (the kitties).
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Originally from Fort Worth, Suzanne spent a few years in L.A. before moving back to Texas and has been in Austin for over four years. She has a Pit Bull/Heeler/Lab mix named Gilley who now lives with her mom, and for fun Suzanne likes karaoke, dancing the Lindy Hop, craft cocktails and aerial arts. A few fun facts: Suzanne once had a lead role in a soap opera that was bought by SNL’s Lorne Michaels for his short-lived college network, and her most notable pet moves so far include two Bengal Cats to Curitiba, Brazil and a loving Rottweiler to New Zealand.
Suzanne Russell
PetRelocation SpecialistOriginally from Fort Worth, Suzanne spent a few years in L.A. before moving back to Texas and has been in Austin for over four years. She has a Pit Bull/Heeler/Lab mix named Gilley who now lives with her mom, and for fun Suzanne likes karaoke, dancing the Lindy Hop, craft cocktails and aerial arts. A few fun facts: Suzanne once had a lead role in a soap opera that was bought by SNL’s Lorne Michaels for his short-lived college network, and her most notable pet moves so far include two Bengal Cats to Curitiba, Brazil and a loving Rottweiler to New Zealand.
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Born in Brenham, TX, Keith moved to San Diego when he was two and grew up there. After studying finance at San Diego State, Keith “came home” to Austin one year ago looking for change and adventure. He doesn’t have any pets right now, but his family dogs, Sherlock and Jemma, live on his mom’s horse ranch, which he loves visiting. For fun he likes outdoor activities like running, golfing, kickball, and ending his day around a campfire. Keith’s favorite pet move so far involved two cats, Oreo and Baci, because they reminded him of his cats growing up and he got to meet the pet owners when he delivered them personally. Keith says the owners were grateful for everything, and it deepened his love for the job he gets to do each day.
Keith Boone
PetRelocation SpecialistBorn in Brenham, TX, Keith moved to San Diego when he was two and grew up there. After studying finance at San Diego State, Keith “came home” to Austin one year ago looking for change and adventure. He doesn’t have any pets right now, but his family dogs, Sherlock and Jemma, live on his mom’s horse ranch, which he loves visiting. For fun he likes outdoor activities like running, golfing, kickball, and ending his day around a campfire. Keith’s favorite pet move so far involved two cats, Oreo and Baci, because they reminded him of his cats growing up and he got to meet the pet owners when he delivered them personally. Keith says the owners were grateful for everything, and it deepened his love for the job he gets to do each day.
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Tyler grew up in Plano, TX and has lived in Austin for the last four years. A pet lover of course, she has a dog named Oliver and a cat named Ramesses who has Leukemia (she also fosters cats with Leukemia). Tyler started at PetRelocation as an intern and worked her way up to a full-time position, and when not at work shipping pets she loves playing board games and card games.
Tyler Walthall
PetRelocation SpecialistTyler grew up in Plano, TX and has lived in Austin for the last four years. A pet lover of course, she has a dog named Oliver and a cat named Ramesses who has Leukemia (she also fosters cats with Leukemia). Tyler started at PetRelocation as an intern and worked her way up to a full-time position, and when not at work shipping pets she loves playing board games and card games.
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Maegan is a native Texan originally from Grapevine. She majored in Public Relations with a minor in Anthropology at Texas State University and met her husband during college. Maegan enjoys hanging out outside (preferably by the water), watching scary movies, and traveling. She has a Labrador Retriever named Benni, and her favorite thing is going to brunch because she has a serious obsession with breakfast tacos (it's a Texas thing).
Maegan Covelli
PetRelocation SpecialistMaegan is a native Texan originally from Grapevine. She majored in Public Relations with a minor in Anthropology at Texas State University and met her husband during college. Maegan enjoys hanging out outside (preferably by the water), watching scary movies, and traveling. She has a Labrador Retriever named Benni, and her favorite thing is going to brunch because she has a serious obsession with breakfast tacos (it's a Texas thing).
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Mandy grew up in New Hampshire and earned a BA from the University of New Hampshire. She officially moved to Austin in the fall of 2011 and enjoys watching sports -- especially football (Go Pats!) and basketball (Go Longhorns!) -- as well as live music, seeing movies at the Alamo Drafthouse, and going out to eat at all the great restaurants in Austin. Mandy has a “super awesome” chocolate lab named Jackson and a cat named Kit-Kat.
Mandy Balich
PetRelocation SpecialistMandy grew up in New Hampshire and earned a BA from the University of New Hampshire. She officially moved to Austin in the fall of 2011 and enjoys watching sports -- especially football (Go Pats!) and basketball (Go Longhorns!) -- as well as live music, seeing movies at the Alamo Drafthouse, and going out to eat at all the great restaurants in Austin. Mandy has a “super awesome” chocolate lab named Jackson and a cat named Kit-Kat.
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Born and raised in Dallas, TX, Lauren couldn’t wait to make her way down to Austin for college. She’s never gone too long without living with a cat, and right now she has a DSH named Ms. Kitty and a fluffy ragdoll named Sasha. When she’s not learning new things at PetRelocation, Lauren plays the violin and likes staying out late and spending time with friends.
Lauren Salsini
Marketing InternBorn and raised in Dallas, TX, Lauren couldn’t wait to make her way down to Austin for college. She’s never gone too long without living with a cat, and right now she has a DSH named Ms. Kitty and a fluffy ragdoll named Sasha. When she’s not learning new things at PetRelocation, Lauren plays the violin and likes staying out late and spending time with friends.
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Interested in joining the PetRelocation team? Then we want to hear from you! Click here! We're looking for like-minded animal-loving friends to join our team here in beautiful Austin, Texas. Whether you're a code-lover, people person, or just an appreciator of all things pet, we would love to hear what you have to say. Send us your resumé and a pic of you and your best furry friend. If you're a fit, we'll invite the both of you for an interview in our Austin, Texas office.
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Prospective EmployeeInterested in joining the PetRelocation team? Then we want to hear from you! Click here! We're looking for like-minded animal-loving friends to join our team here in beautiful Austin, Texas. Whether you're a code-lover, people person, or just an appreciator of all things pet, we would love to hear what you have to say. Send us your resumé and a pic of you and your best furry friend. If you're a fit, we'll invite the both of you for an interview in our Austin, Texas office.