Paws & Care Service — Team Member Application

Before You Apply — Position & Requirements

Thank you for your interest in joining Paws & Care Service! Please review our essential position details and requirements before completing this application:

Dual Role — Pet Sitter & Dog Walker: This position includes both Dog Walking and Pet Sitting.
Supplemental Income Only: Part-time, variable-hour position based on client demand. Hours are not guaranteed.
REQUIRED — Personal Vehicle: You must own and drive your own reliable vehicle between client homes.
REQUIRED — Smartphone & App Storage Space: Smartphone with data and storage for operational apps.
Working Conditions: Comfortable working independently, in all weather conditions, handling pet messes, and administering medications.

Personal Information & Essential Eligibility

This position requires employees to be at least 18 years of age. Do you meet this requirement?

Yes

If hired, can you provide documentation establishing your identity and authorization to work in the United States as required by federal law?

Yes

This position requires walking pets of various sizes, working outdoors for extended periods in different weather conditions, lifting and carrying items weighing up to 30 lbs., and performing routine pet-care duties. Can you perform these essential job functions?

Yes

Transportation & Vehicle Requirements

Do you OWN a personal, reliable vehicle that you will drive to and from client homes for every scheduled assignment?

Yes

Do you have a valid Driver’s License and active Auto Insurance in your name for the vehicle you will use for this position?

Yes

If your vehicle is temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, do you have an immediate backup vehicle available?

Yes

Days & Times Available to Work

Please check ALL time windows when you are regularly available to complete Dog Walking visits or Pet Sitting drop-ins:

Monday Availability

6:00 AM – 8:00 AM

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

❌ Not Available

Tuesday Availability

6:00 AM – 8:00 AM

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

❌ Not Available

Wednesday Availability

6:00 AM – 8:00 AM

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

❌ Not Available

Thursday Availability

6:00 AM – 8:00 AM

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

❌ Not Available

Friday Availability

6:00 AM – 8:00 AM

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

❌ Not Available

Saturday Availability

6:00 AM – 8:00 AM

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

❌ Not Available

Sunday Availability

6:00 AM – 8:00 AM

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

❌ Not Available

Overnight Availability

Monday Overnight — 9:00 PM to Tuesday 6:00 AM

Tuesday Overnight — 9:00 PM to Wednesday 6:00 AM

Wednesday Overnight — 9:00 PM to Thursday 6:00 AM

Thursday Overnight — 9:00 PM to Friday 6:00 AM

Friday Overnight — 9:00 PM to Saturday 6:00 AM

Saturday Overnight — 9:00 PM to Sunday 6:00 AM

Sunday Overnight — 9:00 PM to Monday 6:00 AM

Holidays & School Breaks — Overnight availability

❌ Not Available for Overnight Care

Availability During Holidays & School Breaks

Federal Holidays (New Year's Day, MLK Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas):

Fully available to work visits

Limited availability (Please specify exact available dates/times below)

Not available

School Breaks (Spring Break, Summer Vacations, Fall/Winter Breaks):

Fully available

Limited availability (Please specify exact available dates/times below)

Not available

Weekends (Saturdays & Sundays):

Available every weekend

Available alternating/some weekends (Please specify availability details below)

Not available

Desired Hours & Other Commitments

How many total hours per week are you AVAILABLE to work?

1–5 hours

5–10 hours

10–15 hours

15–20 hours

20+ hours

Do you currently have another job, attend school, or run a business?

Yes (If yes, please list your current commitments and SPECIFY THE EXACT DAYS/TIMES YOU ARE NOT AVAILABLE)

Technology & Smartphone Readiness

Do you have a smartphone with active data service AND sufficient available storage space to download and regularly run our operational and scheduling apps?

Yes

What phone operating system do you use?

iOS (iPhone)

Android

Other:

Pet Care Experience & Personal Pet History

How would you rate your overall experience with pets (dogs, cats, small animals)?

Professional experience (vet assistant, shelter worker, professional sitter)

Extensive personal experience (pet owner, cared for friends/family pets)

Basic experience

Do you currently own any pets?

Yes (Please specify what pets you currently have (species, age, and breed/size)

Have you ever hired a professional pet sitter or dog walker to care for your own pets?

Yes (Please briefly describe your experience and what you appreciated or felt could have been improved)

Are you comfortable caring for cats (cleaning litter boxes, feeding, playing, social interaction)?

Yes

Are you comfortable with dogs that pull on leash, are anxious, reactive, high-energy, or elderly?

Yes

Depends on the pet

Are you comfortable picking up waste, cleaning up pet accidents (urine, feces, vomit, diarrhea), and administering oral / topical medications or supplements?

Yes

Have you ever worked on a pet care platform such as Rover or Wag, or provided pet care services independently?

Yes (Please detail the platform(s)/services, time period, and your role)

At Paws & Care Service, reading client instructions carefully is critical for pet safety. To confirm you are reading each question thoroughly, please select 'Other' below and type the word 'Paws

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Writing Sample & Situational Scenarios

Scenario: You completed a 30-minute visit with a dog named Max. He went pee and poop outside, ate his lunch, drank fresh water, and played fetch. He was happy and behaved well.

Write the exact update message you would send to the owner through the app

Scenario: You arrive at a visit and notice the pet is hiding, lethargic, or showing signs of distress/illness not mentioned in their care plan. What are your immediate first steps?