Love animals? Love flexibility? You might be a great fit for Prairie Poppins! Prairie Poppins Animal Care is looking for a reliable, compassionate, and experienced animal lover to provide amazing care to our clients' pets throughout the Milford, Wilton, Brookline, and surrounding areas . Our sitters spend their days doing what they love — walking dogs, hanging out with cats, caring for pets in their own homes, and occasionally getting paid to spend the night with someone's adorable fur family. Not a bad gig, right? We're looking for someone who is responsible, comfortable working independently, and understands that pet sitting is more than just playing with cute animals. Our clients are trusting us with their pets, their homes, and sometimes both at the same time — so reliability and attention to detail are HUGE. What You'll Be Doing Depending on the assignments you choose to accept, your days might include: Dog walks and enrichment visits Drop-in visits for dogs, cats, and other household pets Overnight pet sitting in clients' homes Feeding, fresh water, medications, and other pet-care routines Litter box and pet-area cleanup Sending photos and detailed updates to pet parents after visits Following each pet's individual routine and instructions Keeping pets safe and secure at all times Noticing when something seems "off" and communicating it to the owner and Prairie Poppins Occasionally helping with small household tasks during overnight stays, such as bringing in mail or watering plants Spending a lot of time outside — yes, even when the New England weather isn't cooperating! The Kind of Person We're Looking For We're not necessarily looking for someone with a fancy resume. We're looking for someone we can trust .

You should:

Have previous professional or substantial hands-on animal care experience Genuinely love animals and be comfortable around dogs of all sizes and personalities Be comfortable with cats and other household pets Be responsible, dependable, and punctual Be comfortable working independently without someone looking over your shoulder Have strong communication skills and attention to detail Be comfortable administering medications Be comfortable handling strong, energetic, nervous, or leash-reactive dogs Have a reliable vehicle, valid driver's license, and appropriate auto insurance Have a smartphone for scheduling, communication, and visit updates Be comfortable working outdoors in all kinds of New England weather Be at least 18 years old Be able to pass a background check Evening, weekend, holiday, and especially overnight availability is a BIG plus! Why Prairie Poppins? We know pet care isn't a typical 9-to-5 job — and that's part of what makes it great. Flexibility Choose the assignments that fit your schedule and availability. A Variety of Pets Every day is different. Dogs, cats, puppies, seniors, goats, chickens, reptiles, and everything in between! Work Independently You won't be stuck behind a desk or micromanaged all day. You get to work independently and spend your time with animals. A Supportive Team Although you'll work independently, you're never completely on your own. Prairie Poppins provides a team environment and support when you need it. A Growing Local Business We're a locally owned pet care company with a growing client base and lots of opportunities for the right people. A Little About Prairie Poppins Prairie Poppins Animal Care is a locally owned pet care company providing personalized, in-home care for pets throughout Southern New Hampshire. We believe pets are family — and our job is to make sure they feel safe, comfortable, and loved while their people are away. We're proud to offer everything from everyday dog walks and drop-ins to overnight care, adventure walks, farm care, exotic pet care, medication administration, and more. We're looking for people who share that same mindset: take excellent care of the animals, communicate well, be dependable, and treat every client's home like it's your own. This is a 1099 independent contractor opportunity, not an employee position. Contractors are self-employed and have the flexibility to choose which available assignments they accept based on their own availability. There is no guaranteed minimum number of hours or assignments. Contractors are responsible for their own applicable taxes and business/vehicle expenses and are not eligible for employee benefits. Ready to Apply? Tell us a little about yourself! When applying, please include: Your animal-care experience What types of animals you've worked with Your general availability Whether you're interested in dog walking, drop-ins, overnights, or all of the above Anything else you think makes you an awesome pet-care provider! We'd love to meet you!

Pay:

$18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule Application Question(s): Are you interested in dog walking, drop-ins, overnights, or all of the above? What is your general availability for pet sitting?

Work Location:

On the road