Employment

KSR Pet Care consists of a team of mature employees and office staff. The relationship with KSR's clients is both personal and professional. Pet clients become part of the family and we are committed to providing high quality, professional care. All employees are required to complete a Pet First Aid and CPR course in their first 3 months. This course gets reimbursed if you stay with us 6 months or longer and with a discount only costs $40-50. Some sitters are skilled in administering subcutaneous fluids. We offer excellent benefits including health care (medical, dental, vision), workers' comp, simple IRA retirement, Aflac, and more.

Employment Application

This is the first step towards becoming a part of KSR Pet Care's growing successful team of mature professional pet sitters and dog walkers. We pride ourselves on finding the right kind of animal lovers for our clients. Please fill out the questionnaire as completely as possible. You will hear from us by email if we are interested in an interview. Usually we get back to you within 3 days.

Contact Information

First Name: *

Middle Name: *

Last Name: *

Full address, unit number, state, zip code: *

Your personal Cell phone number: *As a professional pet sitter you need your own personal smart phone (Android or iPhone).

Phone #2: Please provide us with another telephone number (Home/Work/other) where we can also reach you.

Email: *

How did you hear about us? *

Indeed Google GlassDoor Other:

Are you authorized to work in the US? *

Yes No

Have you ever been convicted of a Felony or Misdemeanor? *Note: You will not be denied employment solely because of a conviction record unless the offense is related to the job for which you have applied. Answer truthfully.

Yes No

If yes, please explain:

Age: *Note: Must be 18 years or older to apply. The Age Discrimination Employment Act of 1967 prohibits age discrimination on the basis of age with respect to individuals who are at least 40 but less than 70 years old.

In case of emergency, who should we contact? *Please provide full name, relationship, full address and TWO telephone numbers.

When can you start? *

When are you available to work? *Please check all that apply.

Weekday mornings 6:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Weekday middays 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Weekday afternoons 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Weekend mornings 6:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Weekend middays 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Weekend afternoons 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Weekend evenings 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Holidays
School vacation periods

Additional notes in terms of availability? Including why or why not?

Can you do overnight pet sitting? *This is when you stay overnight in a client’s home for a 10 or 12 hour sleepover.

Yes No

Can you do midday walking? *You need to be available Monday–Friday 10:00 AM–3:00 PM.

Yes No

Can you do pet sitting (dogs, cats, other)? *You need to be available Monday–Sunday 6:00–9:00 AM and 5:00–10:00PM

Yes No

Are you willing to transport animals? *Pet taxi service

Yes No

What types of animals do you own now? If none, have you owned in the past? List all, including breed, age. *

Which animals are you willing to pet sit for? List or say ALL: *Dog, cat, bird, fresh water aquarium, salt water aquarium, pond fish, rabbit, small caged animals (hamsters, guinea pigs, ferret, reptile, other):

Do you have experience with large dogs (60–100 pounds)? *

Yes No

Are you comfortable walking large dogs (60–100 pounds)? *

Yes No

Do you prefer to walk medium and small dogs only? *

Yes No

How would you handle a pulling dog?

How would you prevent an animal from getting away from you?

Do you agree: "Barking dogs never bite"? *

Yes No

Explain your answer to the former question:

Are you able to give a pill to a cat, give fluids orally or via IV, or administer insulin injections? *Check all that apply.

Pill
Oral fluid
Injection (for diabetic cats)
IV (intravenous) fluids
None of the above

Are there particular dog breeds you have a lot of experience with? If yes, which ones?

Do you have experience with proper leash walking (heel, sit, stay, down, release/OK, etc.)?

Yes No

Do you have CPR & Pet First Aid knowledge? *

Yes No

Are you willing to follow a local CPR and Pet First Aid course? *5-hour workshop and costs about $40–79

Yes No

Is there any type of pet you prefer not to service? *

Yes No

If Yes, why not?

We all have skills and faults. Please describe yourself, describing any special skills, as well as any faults and offering one example of each.

Describe one skill of yours: *Give an example of one of your skills.

Describe one fault of yours: *Give an example of one of your faults.

Why do you want to be a professional dog walker and/or pet sitter? *

What do you feel are the three most important things to consider when caring for pets?

Are you willing to work in all types of weather conditions (cold, heat, snow, rain, sleet)? *

Yes No

Do you have access to the internet and your email account several times daily? *

Yes No

Do you volunteer at any pet rescues or facilities? Do you do any type of community work?

Yes No

If yes, please explain; we are very interested to hear about this:

Do you own your own vehicle *

Yes No

If no, whose is it?

Are you the sole user of this car? *

Yes No

Do you have a valid driver’s license? *

Yes No

Do you have car insurance and is it current? *

Yes No

Please explain, if No:

Did you get speeding tickets in the past five years? *

Yes No

Any other locations you are willing to work in?

Previous Employment

What is the name of your previous employer? What was the start and end date? *name, start mm/dd/yyy and end mm/dd/yyyy or present:

What was your reason for leaving?

Can we contact your previous employer? *

Yes No

If yes, please provide telephone numbers and address.

Did you work as a pet sitter/dog walker before? *

Yes No

If yes, list all (companies/supervisors/self-employed):

Where do you see yourself in 1 year? *

Are you prepared to commit to this job for at least 1 year? *

Yes No

What are your expectations of your income with KSR Pet Care? *

Describe how you will approach a cat for the first time not knowing what his/her character is:*

Are you looking for part time or full time work? *

Describe how you will approach a dog for the first time not knowing what his/her character is:*

Situation: You arrive at a house and you find the wheaten terrier in his crate. He had severe diarrhea and his entire crate plus his coat are dirty with poop. The room is carpeted except for the entryway where the crate is located and although there is a bathroom you do not know whether you can use the bath tub. You find dog shampoo and you have access to cleaning supplies and the kitchen. You have a next dog walking client. Describe what you would do step-by-step if this situation occurs:*

References we can contact

Please list one personal reference, not related to you, whom you have known for at least one year: *please provide full name, relationship, telephone numbers

Please list two PROFESSIONAL references, not related to you, whom you have known for at least one year: *please provide full name, company, relationship, telephone numbers

Contract Employment Application – Terms and Conditions:

By submitting this application, you agree to the following terms and conditions:

1. I provide permission to KSR Pet Care LLC. and all of the company's agents and/or vendors the right to investigate all of the information provided as part of the application process, as well as, their requirements to secure additional information, if necessary. I further understand that this includes, but is not limited to, such activities as contacting my references or previous employers, performing credit investigations, employment screening, and conducting other employee background checking to verify my credentials as a suitable independent contractor for the company. I hereby release from all liability or responsibility all persons, companies, corporations, when furnishing such information.

2. I understand that as a pet sitter I must be capable of the following essential functions and that I am qualified and capable to perform these functions, as well, as meeting the various pet sitter characteristics.

2a. Must be dependable, alert, exhibit good judgment, and be trustworthy when taking care of pet owner pets, customer homes, and personal safety when providing these services.

2b. Good general knowledge of pets and the risks of being around pets.

2c. Be detailed oriented with legible handwriting during preparation of customer pet reports.2d. An avid pet lover.

2e. Driving safely and responsibly to and from customer homes, especially while other pets are in the vehicle or during early or late lighting conditions.

2f. Able to operate and understand home alarm systems.

2g. Keep confidential all information about KSR Pet Care LLC. services, customers, processes, and procedures.

2h. Willing to clean up feces, urine, vomit, and other pet messes as required and necessary. Also, willing to provide services such as taking out client garbage, watering plants, changing lights, music, or other home care services.

2i. Able to lift pets weighing up to 25 lbs., if necessary. This may require bending, stretching, and physical use of muscles during walking, transportation, or general pet care.

2j. Able to control large pets during walking or other pet care services.

2k. Can not be allergic to pet hair, pet odors, pet dander, feathers, etc.

2l. Available to work mornings, afternoons, and evenings as described per each pet and home sitting assignment.

3. I certify that all of the statements made in this application are made in good faith and these statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

4. I understand that my application does not assure me of employment. Additionally, this application in no way obligates KSR Pet Care LLC. in any way. If I am employed, I acknowledge that my employment, as an independent contractor, will be an employment at will and that no specified time of employment is promised or implied. KSR Pet Care LLC. and I may terminate the relationship at will, at any time, so long as there is no violation of applicable federal and state laws. I further understand that this application does not constitute an agreement or contract for employment.

5. I understand that any misleading or incorrect statements or failure to complete any part of this application not prohibited by law may render this application void and would be cause for immediate dismissal.

6. I understand that the information provided in this application will be retained for a period of six months following the date of submission. Where necessary, the company may require additional information or re-application to remain in consideration of employment after that time.

I have read and agree to these terms and conditions and hereby provide my consent for background and reference checks based on the information provided in this application. *

I agree and will email my resume with cover letter to info@ksrpetcare.com. I don’t agree

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