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Flexibility. When our clients' schedule changes, we must be able to be flexible and step in on short notice and adjust to scheduling changes.

Calm disposition. Ability to remain calm and patient when pets don't behave as expected. Staying calm help pets from feeling and reacting to anxiety.

Sensitivity. Ability to recognize the needs of pets and respond accordingly. Be able to handle pets affectionately.

Trustworthiness. Clients trust us with access to their homes. Must be able to pass a background check.

Experience. Pet ownership, work experience at veterinary hospitals, dog boarding facilities, animal shelter, or other experience working with animals.

Reliability and timelines. In addition to the love and care for the pets, a pet sitter's job is there to make our clients' lives easier.

Genuine love for animals. True animal lovers, who have owned or cared for pets. Love being around animals.

All candidates undergo an extensive interview process:

Step 1. We start with a phone screen, then an in-office interview.

Step 2. Then the candidate spends a couple of days shadowing one of our professionals so we can evaluate the candidate, and the candidate can evaluate whether the job is for them. This is a paid activity.

Step 3. If candidate is a good fit, they submit to a background check to include: criminal, credit, employment, reference, education and driver’s license checks.

You're HIRED!

Upon joining A-Plus Pets, there is an on-boarding orientation on our policies and procedures, with a focus on protocols for pet care and security of clients' homes. Shadowing and training with a professional to learn our procedures is conducted over a 1-2 week period before going out on ones' own.