Employment Application Disclaimer
We would like to thank you
for showing an interest in working here. However, we have found in the
past that many people do not have a very realistic view of what working in a
place like this involves. Please read the following carefully.
First, you need to
understand that the primary purpose of this facility is to take care of other
people's pets as though they were our own. This business is seasonal in
nature, you can expect your hours or days to vary according to our needs.
We realize that working under these conditions can be difficult for some people,
but that is the nature of the business and your DEPENDABILITY in this area is
critical. If you don't think you can be that flexible, you should really
seek employment elsewhere.
If you do not have a
genuine love of animals, you do not need to be here. Keep in mind that
we are seeking people who are mature enough to understand and accept the
responsibilities we will place on them. This job entails more than playing
with cute little puppies all day. Someone has to clean up after them, feed
them, administer medications, and see to their comfort and security. This
requires and great deal of hard physical work, dedication, and responsibility.
While working here you
will be exposed to: filth, loud noises, cleaning chemicals, a variety of
parasites and zoonoses (medical ailments that people can acquire form animals)
and the ever present risk of being bitten, scratched, or mauled. These are
the potential hazards you face and accept by working in a facility that provides
care to other people's animals.
You will be expected to
perform any task we require of you. We will try to make the best use of
your skills and experience, but don't expect to be exempt from the more mundane
and unpleasant chores that need to be performed. Floors need to be mopped,
cages cleaned, trash cans emptied, poop scooped and tools cleaned, straw cleaned
and taken out of exercise areas on a regular basis, windows cleaned, yard and
landscaping work, snow shoveling, and dog runs sanitized, etc., etc. If
you get ill at the idea of cleaning up diarrhea or vomit, then you are in the
wrong place. If you can't pick up a 50 pound bag of food by yourself, this
isn't the place for you. If you are allergic to animal hair or sensitive
to chemicals, now is the time to hit the "Back" button on your browser.
We are looking for mature,
responsible people. You must be reliable, patient, intelligent, and
capable, of independent action. If you have to be constantly supervised,
or if you cannot find things to do on your own, then you are not the person we
are looking for.
We take our profession
seriously. If you wish to work here, then you must too. If you can
make this commitment, then proceed to download your job application.
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