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Employment with Distinctive Petsitting Inc.

We believe that professional pet sitting is more than a career – it’s a passion.  It’s a unique industry that comes with its own challenges and rewards.  It’s not a vocation for everyone, but we believe those who choose it are a special breed.  Distinctive Petsitters – those who care about their industry and want to be their professional best.


Professional pet sitting is a serious business that requires plenty of common sense, compassion focused energy and service minded flexibility.    If you have excellent references demonstrating your ability to follow through with your commitments, please impress us with your superior written communication skills by carefully completing our preliminary web application below.
  
 All potential pet sitter candidates should be prepared to meet these preliminary requirements:

> You are a mature adult over 21 years old
> Life experience as a pet parent
> Own a mobile phone and use it for primary communications
> Have basic computer skills and consistently check email twice daily
> Responsible – you have the ability to respond appropriately
> Live within nine miles of our mailing address in Atlanta, GA 30339
> Have a minimum of 6 personal references and 3 career references
> Own an insured and reliable automobile
> Absolutely LOVE animals (both dogs and cats)
> Can commit to working with DPI for a minimum of nine months consistently
> Neat, tidy and respectful in the client's home
> Can pass a comprehensive criminal / background check at your own expense
> Possess and use excellent written and verbal communication skills

All petsitter applicants will be required to submit a recent copy of their criminal history report, at their own expense, at the time of their interview.


MID-DAY DOG WALKERS
Part-time, supplemental job to start
2 - 8 walks per week with more walks assured as your ability and business increases
Mid-day assignments are in Smyrna / Mableton / Vinings / NW Atlanta areas

AM / PM VACATION PET SITTERS FOR CATS AND DOGS
Vacation visits are located primarily in Smyrna / Mableton / Vinings / NW Atlanta
Visits are 20-45 minutes in length between 7am and 8pm (in most cases)
Assignments typically occur 1-2 times a day for cats and 2-4 times a day for dogs

OVERNIGHT PET SITTERS
Overnight house sitting assignments begin at 9pm and end at 7:30am
Additional pet visits typically occur 1-2 times during the day for 25-30 minutes.
Overnight stays are in Smyrna/Mableton/Vinings /NW Atlanta areas.

Petsitter candidates located more than TEN miles from our office 
will find the commute too extensive for a minimum nine month commitment.

Office Location: 2451 Cumberland Parkway, Suite 3491, Atlanta, Georgia 30339

Full Name
Street Address
City
Zip Code
Mobile Number
Home Number
Work Number
E-mail Address
When is the best time to reach you?
Are you an adult over 21 years old?
Do you have a reliable, insured automobile?
Do you have any plans to move within a year?
How long have you lived in Georgia?
Where did you grow up?
What type of pets do you currently have?
Describe your experience with pets
Are you currently employed?
If employed, what hours do you work?
What hours are you available to petsit?
When are you available to start?
Can you work Monday-Friday 10am - 3pm?
Can you work weekends?
Are you available to do overnight house-sitting visits?
Are there any Holidays you are unavailable?
Please list any major holidays you are unavailable to pet sit
What do you hope to accomplish in the next 5 years?
Can you pass an extensive background check?
Do you have any vet tech experience?
Have you given oral medications to a cat?
Have you administered subcutaneous meds or fluids to pets?
Describe your experience with subcutaneous meds/fluids
How did you hear about becoming an Independent Contractor Petsitter for DPI?
How much would you like to make per week?
Tell us why you would be an asset to Distinctive Petsitting