McNamara Pet Services Job Application

McNamara Pet Services is a professional, highly rated pet care company providing exceptional midday dog walking, midday dog hiking and cat care services in Trumbull and Easton, CT. We’re looking for animal lovers who want to earn supplemental income while spending their days with pets!

🐶 What You’ll Do:

Walk, care for, and love dogs and cats of all sizes and temperaments
Travel from home to home (within Trumbull & Easton) for pet visits
Ensure safety, follow care instructions, and complete detailed visit report cards via app

✅ Requirements:

Available at least 3 weekdays (Mon–Fri) with definite availablity between 10a-3p
Genuine LOVE for animals
Comfortable outdoors in all weather conditions
Must be 18+ and pass a criminal background check
Valid driver’s license, your own insured vehicle, and smartphone
Reliable, punctual, and strong communicator
Able to walk dogs for up to 60 minutes, kneel, bend and climb stairs
Willing to sign a non-compete agreement
This is a flexible, part time position, hours are never guaranteed

✨ Perks & Details:

W-2 employee status (taxes withheld)
$18/hour, paid weekly
Paid training, bonding, and liability insurance provided
All pet care equipment supplied
Perfect for stay-at-home parents, retirees, or local college students

📍 Best fit for applicants living in or near Trumbull or Easton.

Learn more about us at Our Website

Name*

First NameLast Name

Address*

Street Address

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Email*

example@example.com

Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Do you have a valid driver's license? (If you do not have a valid driver's license please do not continue to fill out this application as you will not be considered for the position)*

Yes

Do you have your own reliable transportation? (If you do not have your own car and valid insurance please do not continue to fill out this application as you will not be considered for the position)*

Yes

Can you pass a national criminal background check and may we perform one? (If you do not have a clean background check please do not continue to fill out this application as you will not be considered for the position)*

Yes

Do you have a smart phone to be able to download our work apps? (If you do not have a smartphone please do not continue to fill out this application as you will not be considered for the position)*

Yes, AndroidYes, Apple

Current Employment:*

Previous Employment:*

Why do you want to be a pet care professional and why should we hire you?*

Our most popular service is a standard midday dog walk. However, we do offer cat care and small animal care too. What we do during a visit varies based off the specific client's needs. Some will just need their litter box scooped and their cat fed, while some may have several dogs that need to be walked. Each client will give us instructions on exactly what needs to be done each visit. Do you understand that this variability is part of being a pet professional?*

Yes, I understandNo, I do not undestand

What is your availability to work as a Dog Walker? We do need at least 3 days between 9a-2p for consideration to hire. (Check all that apply)*

	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri
8:30a-10a
10a-11a
11a-12p
12p-1p
1p-2p
2p-3p
3p-4:30p

Although we don't have regular scheduled visits on the weekends, client still utilize us on the weekends. Would you be willing to work weekends on occasion?*

	Sun	Sat
8:30a-4:30p

Please explain your availability in more detail. Will your availability change from week to week or semester to semester or will it be consistent? (This is NOT a seasonal position so if you are only home for the summer please do not continue to fill out this application as you will not be considered for the position)*

Please list any dates in the next 6 months you already know you are NOT available.*

As pet sitters and dog walkers, our schedules vary week to week and nothing is guaranteed. This is position is intended to be supplemental income, not your primary source of income. Do you understand and agree?*

Yes, I agreeNo, I do not agree

Do you have any experience with handling or caring animals? Please explain:*

Are you comfortable walking/driving in inclement weather and at night?*

YesNo

Are you comfortable with dogs of all sizes?*

YesNoMaybe - do not have experience with all sizes

Are there any types animals you are not comfortable caring for? Please explain:*

Do you have experience administering medication to pets and are you comfortable doing this? Please explain:*

Scenario: You are doing a series of pet sitting visits with a sweet pup while the family is on vacation and you notice that one of her paws has become red and irritated. Please write the exact message you would send to the client:*

Scenario (part 2): You have arrived for the next visit with the same sweet pup and notice that the pups paw is now severely irritated and may need medical attention, but you have not heard back from the client yet. What do you do next?*

Are you on Rover.com, Wag.com, Care.com for pet sitting/dog walking related care?*

NoYes, I am on these websitesYes, I work for myself as pet sitter/dog walker

Professional reference with contact information:*

By signing you are agreeing that the above information is accurate and understand this is a PART TIME SUPPLEMENTAL INCOME POSITION AND HOURS ARE NOT GUARANTEED.*