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Careers

Do this work for people who take it seriously.

We hire slowly, pay fairly, and cap how many households we take on so caregivers aren't sprinting between visits. If that sounds like the job you wanted pet care to be, we'd like to meet you.
Two Pawside caregivers loading leashes into a car on a quiet residential street

Open roles

Who we're looking for right now

Two roles are open. If neither fits but you'd be great here, apply anyway and tell us why.

Pet Caregiver — Part Time

Part time

Midday walks and drop-in visits, Monday through Friday. Build a steady route of the same households week over week.

Pay
$22–$28 / visit hour
Area
Easthampton & nearby towns
  • Reliable vehicle and a clean driving record
  • Comfortable handling dogs of every size
  • Available for at least three weekday middays
  • Willing to complete a background check and pet first-aid training
Apply for this role

Overnight & Weekend Sitter

Flexible

Stay with pets in their own homes over weekends and holiday stretches. Best for someone who likes quiet nights and other people's dogs.

Pay
$95–$135 / night
Area
Within 15 miles of Easthampton
  • Experience with overnight or in-home pet care
  • Comfortable staying over in a client's home
  • Available some holidays and school breaks
  • Steady, honest communication with owners
Apply for this role

Why here

What we actually offer

Pet care burns people out when the schedule is chaos and the pay doesn't cover the driving. We built this around not doing that.

Schedules we actually honor

You tell us your availability and we build routes around it. No 6 AM texts asking you to cover across the valley.

The same pets, week after week

We assign caregivers to households, not to shifts. You learn their routines, and they learn you.

Paid training and gear

Pet first aid and CPR certification on us, plus leashes, waste bags, and a stocked first-aid kit.

Mileage covered

Travel between visits is reimbursed. Your car shouldn't fund your job.

Apply

Tell us about yourself

No cover letter template, please. Tell us about the animals you've cared for and what your week looks like.

  • We read every application ourselves — usually within a few days.
  • A short call comes first, then a meet & greet with a couple of dogs.
  • Paid shadow visits before you ever work alone.

Apply to join Pawside

A few basics and a short note about the animals you've cared for.

We don't share your information or add you to a mailing list.