Vip petcare is growing and has several employment opportunities. If you are searching for a fun, team-oriented company where you get to interact with animals, we are the company for you! If you are interested in any of the following positions, please fill out our online employment application.

As of August 1, 2006 we have the following immediate openings:

    Part-Time Dog Walkers (all locations)

     

Midday Dog Walker - Part-time position. Responsible for walking dogs Monday through Friday between the hours of 10am and 4pm, while owners are at work. Candidate will be assigned jobs within a 5-mile radius of their home. Other responsibilities include tracking your schedule in a calendar or day planner, checking email and internet daily. Candidates must pass a criminal background check, and most importantly, must be flexible and enjoy being a team player. Candidate must also have a reliable car and have a desire to want to commit to the position for a period of 6 months or more.

 

Pet Sitter - Part-time position. Responsible for walking dogs and caring for cats while owners are away. Visits are performed between the hours of 6-9am, 6-9pm, and sometimes middays between 10am and 4pm on weekends. Candidate must be available to work mornings, evenings, and weekends. Candidate will be assigned jobs within a 5-mile radius of their home. Other responsibilities include tracking your schedule in a calendar or day planner, checking email and internet daily. Candidates must pass a criminal background check, and most importantly, must be flexible and enjoy being a team player. Candidate must also have a reliable car and have a desire to want to commit to the position for a period of 6 months or more.

* Although jobs are required to be completed in the timeframes above, it may not always necessary for you to commit to the entire time period every day.

 

Employment Application

If you are interested in employment with our company, please fill out the following employment application.  Once your application has been received, someone from our office will contact you. 

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General Information

First Name: 

Last Name: 

Street Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Home Phone:

Work Phone:

Cell Phone:

Best time to reach you

Am Pm

E-mail Address:

Are you eligible to work in the U.S.? Yes No

Are you at least 18 years old? Yes No

Have you ever been convicted of or are you awaiting trial disposition on a Felony or Misdemeanor Yes No

If yes, please explain.

If offered employment, will you agree to a criminal background check?  Yes No

What type of employment are you seeking?  Part-time    Full-time    either part-time or full-time

What position(s) are you applying for?  (check all that apply)   

Midday Dog Walker

Dog Daycare Attendant

Pet Sitter

Kennel Attendant

Pet Taxi

Office 

Overnights

Manager 

If you are inquiring about dog walker or pet sitter positions, please check the timeframes you are available for each day.  (Note: partial availability is acceptable during these timeframes (i.e. if you are available from 11am to 1pm but not 1pm to 3:30pm then you would still check the midday box.) 

Day

Morning
6 am - 9 am

Midday
11 am  - 3:30 pm

Evening
6 pm  - 9 pm

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Dog walker or pet sitter, what locations are you applying for?  VA D.C.

For Dog Walker/Pet Sitter  Only  please select the areas you are available to work? 
  

D.C. Locations : (See current areas available ie. Adams Morgan, Capitol Hill, DuPont Circle, Georgetown)


VA Locations: (See current areas available i.e. Alexandria, Annandale, Arlington, Burke, Falls Church, Fairfax, Franconia, Mclean, Merrifield, Mt. Vernon, Tyson's Corner, Springfield, Vienna)
 
 

If you are inquiring for any other position (daycare, kennel, office, manager) what hours are you available?

When are you available to begin working for our company? 

Do you have at least six months to obligate yourself to this job?

Do you have a dependable, insured car? 

Do you hold a legal driver's license? 

Are you currently employed by another pet agency?
If yes, who?

Have you ever been employed by another pet agency? 
If yes, who?    Dates of Employment

In the event of emergency, who would you like us to contact?  
Name: 
Phone:

 

Do you have any pets of your own?  Explain.

Please describe your knowledge of animals other than those that you may have owned.

Can you walk two dogs at a time with ease?  Yes  No

Can you  walk a dog that weighs up to 100 pounds with ease?  Yes No

Have you ever given a pill to a cat?  Yes No   to a dog?  Yes No

Have you ever given an insulin injection to a cat?  Yes No   to a dog? Yes No

Have you used any of the following apparatus for dogs?  (check all that apply)   
Gentle Leader    Halti    Harness    Pinch Collar   Choke Collar    Crates    

Is there any pet that you prefer not to care for and why? 

Would you be willing to clean up after pets while walking them and/or in the house if necessary? 

Why do you want to work for our company?

Please select the last completed level of education:

Employment History (list most recent employment first)

Employer #1

 

Company:  

Supervisor:  

Phone:

Employment Start Date:

Employment End Date:

What was your position/duties?

Reason for leaving?  

May we call your supervisor?

If no, please state why.

Employer #2

 

Company:  

Supervisor:  

Phone:

Employment Start Date:

Employment End Date:

What was your position/duties?

Reason for leaving?  

May we call your supervisor?

If no, please state why.

References (please list two references, not related to you, whom you have known for at least one year)

Reference #1

 

Name:

Phone:

Relationship:

Reference #2

 

Name:

Phone:

Relationship:

How did you hear about our employment opportunities?
 

Do you know anyone that currently works or has worked at Vip Petcare in the past?  If yes, please list name. 

I verify that the information provided is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.  By submitting this application, I authorize Vip Petcare and their agents to conduct investigation.  I further indicate my awareness that any false statement or failure to disclose requested information on this application may disqualify me from employment or, in the event that I am employed, may result in my immediate dismissal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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