
43 Questions for a Pet Sitter Interview
March 25, 2013
General Background of Candidate
- Can you describe your philosophy of raising animals?
- Have you had pets of your own?
- What are your hobbies and interests?
- What do you consider to be your greatest strengths?
- What do you consider to be your weaknesses?
- What are your most significant accomplishments?
- Do you have a current position and why do you want to leave?
- What are your expectations for your next position?
- What are your long-range goals?
Attitudes Towards Pets and Pet Care Knowledge
- Why did you choose to become an animal caregiver?
- What qualities do you have that make you a good caregiver?
- What do you enjoy about looking after pets?
- How many years of experience do you have with pet care ?
- Do you have experience with house training animals?
- Do you feel competent to look after baby animals?
- What kinds of activities would you do with the animal(s) in your care?
- In the case of dog sitting, how many walks a day to you feel are necessary?
- How would you handle a dog's crying and cat's whining?
- Are you able to take the pet to training programs?
- If you are pet sitting at your home, are you comfortable with an animal sleeping with you in a bed?
- Would you consider it safe to unleash the dog in a leash-free animal park?
- What do you find the most challenging/interesting part of working with pets?
Talents/Skills of Candidate
- Do you enjoy playing with the animals in your care?
- Are you willing/able to groom animals in your care?
- Are you confident and willing to administer medicine to an animal?
- Are you willing to come to the house at a set time each day?
- Are you trained in First Aid?
- What would you do in the case of an injury to the pet?
- What would you do if the pet is choking?
- How would you handle aggressive behaviour from another animal?
- How would you treat a pet's illness?
- Do you have a driver’s license?
- Are you able to drive a standard or automatic car?
- What type of insurance do you have? (full/ comprehensive/3rd party?)
- Would you be willing to care for an animal in your own home?
- Do you speak a second language
- Are there any other duties you would consider doing?
Employment Details
- What salary are you seeking?
- Can you provide two current references with phone numbers?
- How do you feel about a trial period; how long should this be?
- What hours do you expect to work each week or bi-weekly?
- What are your holiday expectations?
- Would you be willing to sign a contract?
Concluding Remarks
- What would you like to say about yourself and this position to conclude this interview?
Looking for more Interview Questions?
- Take a look at these Housekeeper Interview Questions
- View this guide to Nanny Hiring
- Or take a peek at this resource for Sitter Interviews
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