Remote Animal Caregiver - WyPaw Online Platform

WyPaw; United States; Remote; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Referral program

Job summary

WyPaw is seeking reliable, compassionate pet lovers to join our network as a Pet Caregiver (1099). In this flexible, part-time role, you will deliver high-quality care tailored to dogs of all ages, with photo updates and ongoing communication for peace of mind to pet parents.

You will provide training, walking, and sitting services remotely or at the owner's location, following instructions. A high school diploma is required; prior pet care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Background in animal care, dog training, walking or sitting preferred.
• Understand dog behavior, body language, and basic training cues.
• Reliable, punctual, self-motivated, able to work independently.
• Basic knowledge of pet first aid is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive dog training, walking and sitting services per owner instructions.
• Manage feeding, exercise, and enrichment schedules by age groups (puppies/seniors).
• Maintain professional, timely communication with clients about their pet’s well-being.

Skills

Animal care background

Dog training

Dog walking

Sitting

Reliability

Pet first aid knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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)

Applicants must set their Pet Caregiver profile to 'Active' on WyPaw to be considered: https://wypaw.com

About Us

WyPaw (www.wypaw.com) 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. Our secure and user-friendly platform allows pet parents to book and manage specialized pet care services, while providing sitters with tools to grow their businesses and share their passion for animals.

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. You will act as a trusted partner to pet parents, providing peace of mind through consistent communication and photo updates.

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.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary, Internship

Pay: From $3,000.00 per month

Benefits

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

Application Question(s)

• Are you older than 18?
• Did you set your caregiver/sitter profile on WyPaw to 'Active' by completing the Activation Checklist yet? If not, please complete it so your profile can be considered.
• Did you know that you can either have an unverified sitter profile (free) and verified sitter profile, for which you will receive a lot of corporate benefits? If you want to become a verified sitter, please complete ID verification & background check. Learn more at https://wypaw.com/dashboard?tab=benefits
• You set your own schedule, prices, and services such as pet boarding, sitting, training, day care, etc. on https://www.wypaw.com. Do you agree?

Education

High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location

Remote