McNamara Pet Services Job Application

McNamara Pet Services is a professional, highly rated pet care company providing dog walking, dog hiking, and cat sitting services throughout Trumbull and Easton, CT.

We are currently hiring dependable team members for weekday daytime pet care visits.

Please note: Most visits occur Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and this position typically starts at approximately 5-10 hours per week.

Before applying, please understand that this position involves driving between client homes throughout the day, working outdoors in all weather conditions, walking dogs of all sizes, and managing a schedule of back-to-back pet care visits. Employees are expected to arrive on time, complete visits as scheduled, and remain on track throughout their route to ensure pets receive care when promised.

A typical shift involves managing multiple scheduled appointments throughout the day. Team members are responsible for reviewing care instructions, traveling between client homes, entering and securing homes, providing pet care services, completing visit report cards, and arriving to the next scheduled appointment on time. Successful employees are highly organized, manage their time effectively, and can maintain a consistent pace throughout their shift.

Team members work independently in clients' homes and are trusted with keys, lockboxes, alarm systems, and access to pets, homes, and personal property. Professionalism, honesty, and attention to detail are essential.

We are looking for team members who view pet care as a professional responsibility, not just an opportunity to spend time with animals.

Requirements:

Available at least 2 weekdays with definite availability between 9a and 3p
Comfortable working outdoors year-round, including rain, snow, heat, humidity, and cold temperatures
Must be 18 years of age or older
Must pass a criminal background check
Valid driver's license
Access to a personal reliable vehicle with your name on insurance
Smartphone with internet access
Comfortable using smartphone apps to manage schedules, navigation, and client report cards
Reliable, punctual, and a strong communicator
Able to walk dogs for up to 60 minutes, kneel, sit on the floor, bend, and climb stairs
Willing to sign a restrictive covenants agreement
Genuine love for animals

What You’ll Do:

Travel between client homes throughout Trumbull and Easton
Provide safe, professional care for dogs and cats of all sizes, ages, and temperaments
Follow detailed care instructions and safety procedures
Complete detailed visit reports to clients through our app
Represent McNamara Pet Services professionally in clients' homes and neighborhoods

This Position Is Best Suited For Someone Who:

Is highly organized and manages their time well
Can maintain a schedule of back-to-back appointments throughout the day
Arrives on time and completes visits as scheduled
Communicates professionally and follows instructions carefully
Works efficiently without sacrificing quality of care
Understands that pets and clients rely on us to be there when promised

Pay & Benefits:

$18.00 per hour
W-2 employee status (taxes withheld)
Paid weekly
Paid training
Bonding and liability insurance provided
All pet care equipment supplied

Hours:

This position typically starts at approximately 5-10 hours per week
Additional hours may become available as the company grows and based on employee performance and availability
Hours are based on client demand and are never guaranteed
We are seeking long-term team members. This is not a seasonal or summer-only position.

📍Applicants living in or near Trumbull, Easton, Monroe, Shelton, Fairfield, or Stratford are strongly preferred.

Learn more about us at Our Website

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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?

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

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Although we do not have regular scheduled visits on the weekends, clients still utilize us on the weekends. Would you be willing to work weekends on occasion?

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)

How long do you anticipate being available for part-time employment with McNamara Pet Services?

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

As cat sitters and dog walkers, our schedules vary week to week and hours are never guaranteed. Do you understand and agree?

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

Are you comfortable working outdoors in rain, snow, heat, humidity, cold temperatures, and other weather conditions?

Are you comfortable with dogs of all sizes?

Please describe your experience handling strong pullers, puppies, senior pets, reactive dogs, or pets with special behavioral or medical needs.

Are there any animals or situations you would not feel comfortable handling? Please explain.

Do you have experience administering medication to pets? If yes, please explain.

Please describe any experience you have managing multiple appointments, deliveries, routes, visits, or other time-sensitive responsibilities throughout the day. How do you stay organized and on time?

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?

Why do you believe you would be successful in a position that requires this level of trust, responsibility, and professionalism?

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

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