We are always looking for mature, professional, and trustworthy people to join our team. We are only looking for permanent part-time and occasionally, full-time commitments. The services we offer will prove to be a wonderful opportunity to spend time with a variety of animals. The relationships that you build with each pet will quickly evolve into spectacular friendships!

We operate 7 days, 365/year but because of business model with preset and rotating schedules, we are able to offer:

Part time positions
Negotiable hours that fit your schedule (agreed upon hiring)
Paid vacation time
Sick and personal days
Strong, competitive wages
Weekly and annual incentives
Holiday pay

We have three phases of service, all of which will require travel by you as this is a house call pet care service:

• Pet Care Visits:
  These are non-routine visits that take place at specific times while clients travel for work or pleasure and leave their pets to be cared for by us. These visits typically take place between 7-9AM 11-2PM 5-10PM 7 days a week.
• Daily Dog Walks:
  Routine walks for the same clients at the same times day in and day out. This service requires someone that can be free in the middle of the day, M-F. Most Walks occur between 11AM and 3PM

Availability is not only important but required for this position. You must be available for the following should your service be called upon:

Early mornings
Late evenings
Mid days
Weekends
Holidays

We realize this is essentially "all the time", however with our team model and rotating schedules, these times will not be required all at once. Prior to employment, we will attempt to MATCH your availability with our various services. We do have higher demand in certain services and your availability within will reflect positively on your application.

We require these personal qualifications:

You -

...are an adult, with work experience
...Have experience handling a variety of animals - in a professional or volunteer capacity is recommended, but not required
...Are punctual, organized, fluent in English, with the ability to follow detailed instructions
...Are comfortable in social situations, with an ability to relate to others in a genuine and friendly manner
...An ability to make adjustments to schedules and mindset on the go. There are many working parts and changes happen all the time.
...Own a reliable, insured vehicle with an understanding that driving is a necessary aspect of this job
...Have a cell phone with unlimited SMS/MMS capabilities. If you do not, upon employment otherwise, you will be fitted with a company cell phone, but must be able to learn its functions
...Have a computer with internet access. Upon employment we will give you a new email account, but you must be able to access it at any time
...Have both respectable personal and professional references
...Are willing and able to work any of the 7 days of the week + holidays, and in the capacity of at least 1 of the 3 services outlined above (Pet Care Visit, Daily Dog Walk, Overnights)
...Have a clean driving record and can pass a formal background check including drug test
...Live within our service area
...Are or are willing to become pet/CPR certified (paid for by HSH Pet Care)
...Are willing to learn more about person to person relationships, handling animals, and are able to withstand constructive criticism
...Understand that this is a team effort and that slander and criticism of your co-workers will not be tolerated. All in house issues are handled by HSH Management
...Are willing to provide 1 month notice of resignation so that we may find a suitable replacement.

Some of the services that our team members will perform:

• Feed and water pets at scheduled times using detailed notes on file
• Administer medication including (injections, pills, ointments, bandages, etc.)
• Team members without previous experience in these areas can learn as a member of HSH Pet Care. Previous experience in this capacity is not required for employment
• Walk, exercise, play with and brush pets even during inclement weather
• Pick up after pets including pet messes, muddy feet, wet dogs etc.
• Cleaning sections of a home that you have used whether it be from muddy boots, muddy dogs, or a weeks worth of in-home petsitting. We leave homes as we found them if not better
• Occasional pet transport using your vehicle upon request. Mandatory pet transport to veterinarian if an emergency\
• Bring in clients' mail, flyers, newspapers and packages
• Alternate lights and blinds; check on overall security of home
• Water plants, roll out trash/recycle bins
• Update clients with digital pictures, videos, texts, and emails, sent from the team members phone at time of service.
• Report any and all strange occurrences, oddities, or behaviors that do not seem normal whether with the pet in service or the household

This job is not for just anyone who likes animals. That of course is a requirement but understand that there is much more to the responsibilities associated with animal care than just petting and playing. We must treat every animal as if it were someone's only child, because for our clientele, it is. We must respect every client's privacy and security when dealing with their home. We must have a basic understanding of animal behavior in efforts to keep our pet clients safe as much as ourselves. Understanding body language and considering a pets environment when handling them can be detrimental to their good health and well being as much as ours. We are looking for team members who are of strong moral character, with conscience of the unsatisfactory but desire to excel.

If the above is something that interests you, please fill out the application below. We will review it and contact you when appropriate. Thank you, and we hope to see you at our next HSH Pet Care Team Meeting!

First Name:
Last Name:
Street Address:
City, State, and Zip:
Phone #1:
Phone #2:
Email:
Are you 18 or older?:
Are you eligible to work in the US?	[Select] Yes No
Are you searching for full or part time work?	Full Part Time
Based on the types of services described in our employment introduction, what positions are you available for/interested in?
Please check all that apply:	Pet Care Visits Daily Dog Walks
Service Areas you are familiar with/available to work: (Check all that apply)
Windsor Bloomfield West Hartford Simsbury Avon Hartford Granby (E/W) Windsor Locks South Windsor Enfield Ellington Vernon/Rockville Manchester Glastonbury
Please leave a discription of any scheduling conflicts you may have for each day and night so that we may attempt to find appropriate jobs to assign you to.
Do you have a reliable car that is insured?	[SELECT] YES NO
Are you familiar with call phone, text (SMS, MMS), and email communication?	[SELECT] YES NO
Are you comfortable handling large dogs? (over 80 lbs)	[SELECT] YES NO
Have you ever worked with semi-aggressive dogs/cats?	[SELECT] YES NO
Have you ever administered pills to resistand dog/cat?	[SELECT] YES NO
Have you have administered insulin injections to a dog/cat?	[SELECT] YES NO
Are you equally comfortable with all animals?	[SELECT] YES NO
If not, which animals are you not comfortable handling?
Are you currently a student?	[SELECT] YES NO
Are you currently employed?	[SELECT] YES NO
Please list and describe any previous professional or volunteer experience that you have had working with and/or handling animals.
Please describe any skills you may have, both personal and professional that may lend themselves to your performance @ this position/company.
Please list 3 professional references with complete contact info and address.
Please list 3 personal references with complete contact info and address.
Is there anything you would like to add about yourself, your experience, your goals and your motivation both short and long term that may help us get to know you better?
I CONFIRM that the information provided above is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge. I CONFIRM that I am NOT interviewing with Home Sweet Home Pet Care to gain knowledge of their pet sitting operation in order to start my own pet sitting business. I AGREE to allow a background check to be performed at the discretion of Home Sweet Home Pet Care.