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Application

View pay rates and benefits HERE! Note: there are several questions that are requirements for the job. Please do not continue the application if you do not meet the requirements. The application is indeed lengthy and we do not want you to needlessly waste your time!

The Basics

First & Last Legal Name

Preferred Name

Phone

Your Pronouns:

She/Her

He/Him

They/Them

Address

If your primary means of transportation is a bike, how familiar are you with urban commuting? Are you an avid rider?

Are you applying to be a dog walker, or a doggy daycare attendant

Dog Walker

Doggy Daycare Attendant

Either one or both!

Availability

What days are you available to work? Please note schedule is flexible, but you MUST be available on consistent days each week

What times are you available to work? Our hours are 7am to 8pm. Please note doggy daycare attendants MUST be available to either open at 7am OR close at 7pm

What days and times are you NOT available to work?

Would you say you are more interested in working mornings or evenings?

About how many hours per week would you like to work? We are looking for people that can work at least 15hrs per week

Are you available any days this week or next M-F between 10am and 2pm? Please list 1-3 options, if possible

Pet Experience

Do you have any pets? If yes, please tell us about your pet!

Have you every worked for a pet care business before? Please note experience is not necessary

Are you able to occasionally pet sit overnight in client's homes from about 9pm to about 8am? This is optional

Are you interested in boarding (pet sitting) dogs in your home? This is optional

Reading & Writing

You are working at The Play Park. Dolly has just went home from the day and you are writing a report to the client about how Dolly’s day was. Dolly happily played with Hank and Sam, ate all of her lunch, and took a few naps. In complete sentences explain to the client what Dolly did at daycare today:

You are scheduled to take care of a cat. Read the following instructions left by the client and in complete sentences explain to the client what you did: Feed Oat 1/2 a can of wet food. When he is done, wash bowl and right before leaving give one scoop of dry food. Scoop both litter boxes and give fresh water.

You are scheduled for a dog walk. Read the following scenario and in complete sentences explain what you did: Let Hambone out of crate and take on walk. After his walk feed Hambone one scoop of food and return to crate with a treat. Refresh water bowl. Please make sure the hall light is on before going.

Work History

Please list 2-3 job references along with phone number and/or email

Have you ever been disciplined for attendance issues?

What is the longest you have held a job?

What would you do if you got a flat tire

When is the last time you called off from a job?

About You

Why are you applying for this job?

What are some of your hobbies or personal interests?

Who would you say your biggest commitment is to? Your employer, your client, or their pet? Why?

Do you prefer working independently or as part of a team?

I love working by myself

I love being with other people

I can do either!

Is there anything else you would like us to know?