Dog Walker / Daycare Attendant (Full-Time)

What's your citizenship / employment eligibility?

• U.S. Citizen/Permanent Resident
• Non-citizen allowed to work for any employer
• Non-citizen allowed to work for current employer
• Non-citizen seeking work authorization
• Canadian Citizen/Permanent Resident
• Other

Are you 18 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

Candidates who move forward will receive a text within one business day from 425-923-7791 with next steps that require a response. Are you able to monitor your phone and respond within 24 hours during the hiring process?

• A. Yes — I check messages regularly and can respond the same day
• B. I check messages periodically and will respond when I can
• C. I prefer email over text communication
• D. My availability to respond may vary

This role requires arriving on time despite weekday Everett traffic and weather. How many minutes away do you live from 6628 Evergreen Way during realistic weekday morning traffic?

• 1-4 minutes
• 5-9 minutes
• 10-14 minutes
• 15-19 minutes
• 20-24 minutes
• 25-29 minutes
• 30+ minutes

This role requires independently walking up to 15 miles per day, repeated leash handling, working outdoors in rain, heat, and cold, bending, lifting up to 50 pounds, and safely handling dogs up to 200 pounds without assistance. Daily responsibilities also include cleaning up urine, feces, vomit, muddy paws, and maintaining a clean, sanitary environment while working around barking dogs, strong odors, and occasionally stressful situations. Can you consistently perform these essential job functions?

• Yes
• No

This role requires a fixed Monday–Friday schedule from 9:00 AM–6:00 PM (with a 60-minute unpaid lunch) and a minimum 6-month commitment (not seasonal or temporary). Are you able to meet both of these requirements?

• Yes
• No

This full-time role pays $19.00–$22.00/hour ($760–$880/week before taxes), depending on relevant experience, reliability, and overall fit. Does this compensation range align with your expectations?

• Yes, this is acceptable
• I’m open to it depending on other factors
• No, I am seeking a higher rate

Have you worked at a single job for at least 12 consecutive months within the past 3 years (since 2023)?

• Yes
• No

As part of our hiring process, all employees must pass a federal background check. Will you be able to pass this requirement?

• Yes
• No

The following scenarios are based on situations that can occur in this position. There is intentionally no perfect answer. Each option reflects a different approach, and each has potential strengths and drawbacks. We are interested in how you think and prioritize, not whether you choose a "correct" answer. Please select the response that most closely matches what you would realistically do.

• It is 8:20 AM. Your shift starts at 9:00 AM. Your car won't start, and client dogs are scheduled for time-sensitive walks. Which response most closely matches how you would realistically handle this situation?
• You wake up to heavy snow, roads are slow, and multiple client dogs still require time-sensitive morning walks. Describe how you would handle the situation from the time you wake up until you arrive at your first client. Explain how you would balance road safety, client expectations, and your work responsibilities.
• You scheduled a non-urgent doctor's appointment several weeks ago. Two days before your appointment, you learn another employee has requested the same day off to attend a funeral, leaving staffing limited. Which response most closely matches how you would realistically handle this situation?