Independent Contractor - Animal Care Provider Prairie Poppins Animal Care is seeking experienced, dependable, and compassionate independent contractors to provide in-home pet care services for our clients. This is a 1099 independent contractor opportunity, not an employee position. Contractors work independently and may accept or decline available pet care assignments based on their own availability and preferences. Prairie Poppins provides the client relationships and pet care assignments; contractors provide professional animal care services under an independent contractor agreement. About the Opportunity As an independent contractor with Prairie Poppins, you may provide services such as dog walking, drop-in visits, and overnight pet sitting in clients' homes. Contractors are responsible for determining which available assignments fit their schedule and accepting the assignments they wish to perform. There is no guarantee of a minimum number of assignments or hours. This opportunity is a good fit for someone who enjoys working independently, has professional animal-care experience, and wants the flexibility to choose when and how much they work. What We're Looking For Previous professional or hands-on animal care experience is required (pet sitting, veterinary, kennel, shelter, grooming, dog daycare, training, or similar experience) Comfortable working independently without direct supervision Reliable vehicle, valid driver's license, and proof of appropriate vehicle insurance Strong communication skills and attention to detail Comfortable traveling independently between clients' homes Ability to manage your own time and complete accepted assignments reliably Ability to pass a background check Located in or near the Wilton/Milford/Brookline, NH area Evening, weekend, and/or overnight availability is helpful, but contractors choose which available assignments they are willing to accept Services Contractors May Provide Depending on the assignments accepted, services may include: Dog walking and enrichment Drop-in care for dogs, cats, and other household pets Feeding and providing fresh water Medication administration as directed by the pet owner Litter box and pet-area cleaning Overnight pet sitting in clients' homes Detailed visit reports and photos for clients Other agreed-upon pet care services Independent Contractor Details This is a 1099 independent contractor position. Contractors are not employees of Prairie Poppins Animal Care.

As an independent contractor:

You are self-employed and responsible for your own federal, state, and local tax obligations You are responsible for your own business expenses, including transportation and vehicle expenses You are not eligible for employee benefits, paid time off, or unemployment benefits through Prairie Poppins You may provide services to other clients or businesses and are not required to work exclusively for Prairie Poppins You have the ability to accept or decline individual assignments based on your own availability Compensation is based on the specific pet care services/assignments accepted and is established under the independent contractor agreement Contractors are responsible for maintaining any licenses, insurance, equipment, or other requirements applicable to their independent business activities Prior to performing services, selected contractors will be required to complete Prairie Poppins' independent contractor agreement and applicable onboarding requirements. Why Work With Prairie Poppins? Flexible opportunity to accept assignments that fit your availability Work independently in clients' homes Choose the types and amount of work that fit your schedule Established local pet care business with a growing client base Variety of animals and pet care assignments Support and communication from the Prairie Poppins team while maintaining your independence as a contractor Interested? If you are an experienced animal-care professional who enjoys working independently and would like the flexibility of accepting pet care assignments that fit your schedule, we'd love to hear from you. Please include a brief description of your animal-care experience, the types of animals you have experience caring for, and the general types of assignments you are interested in accepting.

Please note:

This is a 1099 independent contractor opportunity and is not an offer of employment.

Pay:

$100.00 - $1,000.00 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule

Work Location:

On the road