Remote Animal Caregiver

Note: This is a remote position where you can provide services at your place (boarding, day care, or training) or at the pet owner's place (sitting, drop-in and walking).

About Us

WyPaw ( is a leading online pet sitting platform connecting pet owners with a trusted network of sitters who specialize in caring for puppies and senior pets. Founded to address the challenge of finding reliable care for aging pets, WyPaw is driven by a mission to ensure every pet has access to expert, compassionate care.

The Role

We are seeking reliable, compassionate pet lovers to join our network as Pet Caregiver (1099 position). In this flexible, part-time role, you will deliver high-quality care tailored to the physical and emotional needs of dogs—from energetic puppies to sensitive seniors.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide attentive dog training, walking and sitting services, strictly adhering to owner instructions.
  • Manage feeding, exercise, and enrichment schedules tailored to specific age groups (puppies/seniors).
  • Maintain professional, timely communication with clients regarding their pet's well-being.

Qualifications

  • Professional Experience: Background in animal care, dog training, dog walking, or sitting is highly preferred.
  • Behavioral Knowledge: Understanding of dog behavior, body language, and basic training cues.
  • Reliability: Punctual, self-motivated, and capable of working independently.
  • Safety First: Basic knowledge of pet first aid is a strong plus.

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance
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