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Applicant Interview Process

We keep ads current for ALL positions on Craigslist, GetHired.com, and Dallas Classifieds. All ads are renewed or
edited every Friday.

We review all applicants daily and make calls for phone interviews the same day or the next day. If the applicant
passes the phone interview, we do a personal interview with Director of Administration for approximately 30
minutes.

We do 2nd interviews with the Executive Director.

Those selected for working interviews are scheduled for and must pass a drug test and must pass a background
check before scheduling a working interview. This must be completed within 2 days. If the applicant is able to
move forward, the working interview will be scheduled within the following 5 days. The working interview is for
2 hours. The Executive Director or Director of Administration must be present for all working interviews.

The applicant must sign the Liability Form before starting the working interview. The applicant will shadow a
senior employee in the same position for which they are applying.
A minimum of two references are checked asking the questions on the Reference Form. Answers are
documented.

In working interviews for reception they are observed for customer service, phone and computer skills, ability to
multi-task, and attention to detail. For tech positions they are asked to draw blood, insert an IV catheter,
holding skills, take radiographs, and demonstrate knowledge of surgeries. For tech assistant positions they are
observed holding cats and dogs for various procedures, following directions, and computer skills, For kennel and
bathing positions they asked to bathe, express anal glands, cut nails (all after being shown), and observed for
their ability to follow directions.

Offers are made in person after approval from the Executive Director. Offer is presented in writing using the
Offer Letter Form that includes position, pay rate, job description, meeting day/time, dress code, and schedule
information.
They are given 3 days as a deadline to accept. If applicant accepts, he/she will be scheduled for orientation.
During orientation the applicant will present the signed Offer Letter Form, complete the I9 Form and W-4 Form.
After orientation is complete, the new hire will begin training.

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