I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Petropolis Pet Resort (Saint Charles, MO) in Feb 2022
Interview
Advertised on indeed, applied through indeed and followup conversations were on their system. Scheduled phone interview and then followed up with 2nd in-person interview which the manager was late for but went very well. Management is competent, personable, overall the impression was great.
I applied online. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Petropolis Pet Resort (Chesterfield, MO) in Jun 2021
Interview
I waited 30 minutes after arriving to get to my interview, and it was a weird and stiff experience. I was dressed for a formal interview, and so I was surrounded by animals in my dress and tights. We walked around different areas of the property where I was asked seemingly random questions.
For example, I was asked if I had animal care experience, and I said no but there was something on the job ad about paid training. I was then told it's more on the job training, meaning that you learn everything while on the job. I got the same response when I asked how the training would work, and was told I would just be with someone. Everything I did I did with no proper training.
I do remember being asked if I knew why cat's ears sometimes were clipped, and he seemed impressed with my knowledge on cats. I didn't end up working with the cats, though.
Also, the ad I answered was called "Pet Care Specialist" and when I showed up I was told it was now a "Daycare Attendant" that could possibly be moved to the hotel. Not at all the same job.
At the end of the interview, I was told to come back for a shadowing, where I stood in one of the yards with a manager to see if I could handle it. That was it. I was hired after that.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What do you know about dog care?
Do you like dogs?
Do you have a dog? (If yes, what breed?)
Why did you apply here?