Pet Sitting Application

Thanks for your interest in joining our team of pet sitters. Because pet sitters visit each client's home and care for animals, it is very important for us to learn as much about you as possible. Please be thorough in your answers. The more we know about the type of person you are and the pet care experience you have, the better. We look forward to possibly having you join us in the best job ever!

Name

First NameLast Name

Address: (must live within 5 miles of our service area or need not apply).

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number

Email

example@example.com

Level of education and year of graduation:

How did you learn of the pet sitting position available?

How long have you lived at your current address?

Do you have any plans to move within the next 12 months?

Are you willing to drive to any pet sit within our service area (Broomfield, Westminster, Northglenn, Thornton) to provide pet sit visits?

Which option best describes your goals for joining our pet sitting team?

Other

Please check mark which you are available to pet sit, Please note: You may just have a couple of pet sits in each time frame, and not necessarily be working the entire time frame. There are gaps of free time between am/ midday/ and evening pet sits. ___________

Other information or explanation about your availability:

Are you currently employed elsewhere? If so, name place of employment and list days of week and time frames you work there:

Do you have any commitments to sports events, volunteer work, carpooling, school, church, or frequent medical appointments? If so, what is the timing of that commitment?

If you are responsible for taking kids to or from school, are you willing to make carpool arrangements in order to increase your availability for pet sitting visits?

Please check all that apply in regards to providing SOME (not all day, just SOME pet sits) during busy pet sitting seasons.

holiday/travel plans or explanation to options above:

Please list past/present volunteer work. (When, Name of charity, position/duties, and frequency of participation:

Please choose which BEST describes your income goals

Other

How much do you feel is fair for payment to you for each half hour pet sit? Are you flexible in your answer?

What do you feel is a fair payment to you for overnight stays if that is something you offer? Are you flexible with your answer provided?

Because the number of pet sit varies from day to day, monthly income varies. Please choose which option BEST describes income per month expected

How do you feel about having to invest $75 to become pet CPR certified after the hiring process in order to be part of the pet sitting team?

Are you willing to have a criminal background check run? Do you have anything to disclose (if so, choose "other" and explain in area of last question.)?

Other

Year, Make, Model of vehicle.

Are you willing to drive to clients' homes in all areas of our service area? (Broomfield, Westminster, Thornton, Northglenn).

HOW would you get to your pet sits if you had mechanical issues with your vehicle?

HOW would you get to your pet sits if your car was not getting around well in the snow?

Describe your history of absences from work (personal time off and sick days):

What type of cell phone do you own?

I am in good physical health and able to walk and manage strong dogs of all sizes

Some physical issues that may hinder my job performance or cause absences are:

I do NOT have strong allergies that would be aggravated by animal dander or fur

IF you DO have allergies, please explain further:

I am able to go up and down stairs easily

I am able to squat and bend easily to scoop litter boxes, pick up toys, food bowls, etc

I am able to walk for 20-30 minutes easily several times a day

I am able to lift at least 50 lbs. if needed. (dog food bag, pet in need, etc)

I am comfortable with scooping of litterboxes

I would feel comfortable providing day time dog walks for clients who will be home but need help with their pets.

On a scale of 1-10, 10 being very athletic, how athletic would you describe yourself to be?

Please explain your choice:

Pet care experience (not all are necessary for the job, but we want to get to know you.)

Do you have any of the following work experience or credentials?

How do you feel about providing a free, unpaid 15 minute meet n greet (with a client who may request that) prior to providing them with pet care.

How do you feel about accompanying another pet sitter on the team, unpaid, to observe protocol of the business prior to pet sitting on your own for assignments?

Have you pet sat for friends, family, neighbors, or professionally? Please explain

Please list the species/breeds and the names of your current pets. List n/a if you don't have any.

Please check off which of the following have been a part of your family (in which YOU helped CARE FOR) in the PAST?

More specifically, what breeds of dogs have you owned in the PAST :

How do you feel about walking dogs on snowy, rainy, windy, cold, or hot days?

How do you feel about pooper scooping or cleaning up pet accidents/vomit?

Specifically describe how you would manage a dog walk if he/she pulls at the leash?

How would you manage a dog that is timid, backing up, head lowered, and growling or barking?

What would you do if a pet vomited or had diarrhea on the carpeting?

What would you do to get a pet who escaped out the front door back into the house?

Additional personal information that may convince us to choose you over other applicants:

Thank you very much for taking the time to apply and help us learn more about you. If we would like to move forward with you in the hiring process, we will call you to schedule an interview.