Application

McNamara Pet Services is a professional pet sitting and dog walking business providing top quality and responsible care to pet families in Trumbull, CT.

Requirements:

Dedicated animal lover
Enjoy spending time outdoors - we are our rain, snow or shine!
At least 18 years old
Pass a criminal background check
Valid driver's license - you will drive from house to house throughout your shift
Reliable transportation (your own car) with valid insurance
Be dependable and punctual
Have a flexible schedule (nights and at least two weekends per month for pet sitter position)
Ability to follow rules, safety protocols and pay attention to detail
Have a smart phone to download work portal app, gps, and communicate via text message
Be a consistent communicator. Must reply to emails, texts and portal messages promptly and efficiently. Complete visit report card entries at the end of every single visit via smartphone app.
Ability to care for, handle, walk and restrain non-aggressive dogs of all different breeds and sizes.
Physically able to walk dogs for 60 minutes at a time, climb stairs, bend down, and kneel
Sign a non-compete/non-solicit agreement
Have another source of income as this job does not guarantee any hours and is meant to be supplemental income - great for stay home parents while kids are in school, retirees, local college students (SHU, Houstonic, etc) and anyone looking to have supplemental income.
Available to work within our service area of Trumbull, CT - best if you live in Trumbull or a close surrounding town (Monroe, Easton, Fairfield, Shelton, Stratford, Bridgeport)
A LOVE of dogs, cats, and other furry friends and prior experience in the pet care field is a big plus but not required.

We provide insurance, bonding, paid training, and all equipment required.This is a W2 employment opportunity (taxes are withheld). Pay is weekly at $18.00 per hour. To learn more about our company, please visit our website 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?*

YesNo

Do you have your own reliable transportation?*

YesNo

Can you pass a national criminal background check and may we perform one?*

YesNo

Do you have a smart phone to be able to download our work portal app?**

Yes, AndroidYes, AppleNo

Current Employment:*

Previous Employment:*

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

Our most popular service is a standard dog walk. However, 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 undestandOther

What is your availability to work? (Check all that apply)

	Sun	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat
7a-9a
9a-11a
11-1p
1p-3p
3p-5p
5p-7p
7p-9p

Please explain your availability in more detail. Will your availability change from week to week or semester to semester or will it be consistent?*

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

Which of our services would you be most excited to do? (Check all that apply)*

Dog WalkingPet Sitting

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

Do you own any pets? If yes, which types:*

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

Are you comfortable with dogs of all sizes?*

YesNoMaybe - do not have experience with all sizes

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

YesNo

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?*

If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?*

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

Yes, I am on these websites or work for myself as a dog walker/pet sitterNo

Why do you want to be a dog walker pet sitter and why should we hire you?*

Professional references 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.*