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How We Hire the BEST Professional Pet Sitters

 

When you hire someone to care for your home and pets, you want to know they’ve been carefully screened, trained, and trusted. At Happy Paws Cayman, we’ve already done the hard work for you.

Every Happy Paws Cayman Professional Pet Sitter has been interviewed, background checked, reference verified, and personally trained by our Owner and Management Team. We don’t just look for experience – we look for heart, reliability, and a true passion for pets.

You can rest assured that each sitter who joins our team has passed every step of our detailed, multi-phase hiring process - designed to ensure your pets are always in the safest, most caring hands possible.

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The Happy Paws Standard

For over 10 years, Happy Paws Cayman has proudly cared for the pets of the Cayman Islands with professionalism and compassion.


Our hiring process is built around safety, consistency, and connection - because your peace of mind matters as much as your pet’s comfort.

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Our Hiring Process

We take hiring seriously. Each new sitter completes a rigorous process that typically takes one to two months to complete.

Step-by-Step Hiring Process

  • Personality Survey

  • Phone Interview

  • In-Person Interview

  • Reference Checks

  • Background Check

  • Job Shadow Day

  • Contract and Employee Manual Signing

  • App Training

  • 2–3 Weeks of Direct One-on-One Pet Sitting Training

  • Ongoing Coaching, In-House & Online Training

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Screening and Selection

All potential applicants begin by completing our online application and personality survey.
This helps us evaluate:

  • Home and work location compatibility

  • Schedule and availability

  • Computer and smartphone access

  • Vehicle access

  • Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions

Applicants also receive full information about the position, pay structure, and requirements - including drug testing and background screening.

These first steps alone eliminate nearly 95% of applicants who do not meet our standards. Only those who complete these steps accurately and professionally move forward.

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Interview & Screening Process

If the application looks promising, we schedule a phone interview to assess professionalism, communication skills, and genuine interest in animal care. Each interview is scored objectively to ensure fairness.

Applicants who pass the phone interview move on to:

  • A background check, which screens for any criminal or driving offenses nationwide

  • A reference check, requiring three professional references (one must be a manager)

Each reference completes a verified survey with scoring and comments. Applicants must receive strong reference ratings to continue.

Once these checks are complete, a formal in-person interview is scheduled. During this interview, we discuss the position in detail, assess personality and reliability, and ensure the applicant is an excellent fit for both our company and our clients.

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Training & Development

Candidates who pass every stage then complete a Job Shadow Day to observe real pet sitting and dog walking visits alongside a manager.

Successful applicants are invited to an employee intake meeting, where they:

  • Sign employment and non-compete agreements

  • Review and sign the Employee Manual

  • Verify identification

  • Complete detailed system and process training

After onboarding, new sitters receive 2–3 weeks of one-on-one field training with a manager or experienced team member. Together, they complete multiple pet sitting and dog walking visits to ensure full understanding of our systems and standards.

Training doesn’t stop there. We provide:

  • Continuous one-on-one coaching

  • Regular in-office workshops

  • Ongoing online video training

  • Constructive follow-ups to turn every challenge into a learning opportunity

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Commitment to Long-Term Care

Happy Paws Cayman does not hire temporary employees.
All sitters commit to a minimum of one year of employment and agree to their availability in writing.
This allows clients and pets to build long-term, trusting relationships with the same reliable sitter.

Our goal is simple - to provide the most professional, consistent, and caring pet care team in the Cayman Islands.

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Your Sitters and Walkers Are

  • 21 years or older

  • Background checked and reference verified

  • Pet parents themselves

  • Experienced and compassionate animal lovers

  • Pet Sitters International Certified

  • Pet First Aid Certified (within the first month of training)

  • Dedicated to exceeding your expectations

 
Why It Matters

At Happy Paws Cayman, our hiring process reflects our deep commitment to safety, trust, and excellence.
We don’t take shortcuts when it comes to your peace of mind - because your pets deserve nothing less than the best.

If you’d like to learn more or meet one of our Professional Pet Sitters, please contact us today.

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