Our Team

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR​​

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August 2025 Update: We're Hiring!

The Bestie community has been rapidly expanding we're looking to bring on 10+ new sitters with a track record of excellence to join our team. Please only apply if you meet the majority of the eligibility criteria listed below and on the application, especially regarding neighborhood, experience, and availability. You can apply through the Google Form linked here. We look forward to reading your applications soon!

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Eligibility Criteria​

• Experience: You must have robust pet care experience in NYC across a variety of services

• References: You must be able to provide references from past pet sitting experience (e.g., verified reviews on Rover/Wag, testimonials)

• Service Area: You must live in neighborhoods included in our primary service area such as Flatiron, Gramercy, Chelsea, NoMad, Greenwich Village, West Village, Tribeca, and Murray Hill (see application for complete list)

• Flexible Schedule

  • Work remotely 2+ days per week

  • Ideally have availability to do bookings (e.g., daycare, walks) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays as these are our busiest days

• Background Check

  • If you do not have a Rover/Wag profile with a verified background check or a recent copy completed by your employer and are invited to join the team you will need to reimburse the cost of a background check ($25)​​​

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Not Required but Preferred

• 2+ years of consistent pet care experience in NYC

• Star Sitter Status on Rover

• Open to providing overnight care like house sitting outside of the usual service area (e.g., Upper West Side)

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WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU​​

• Consistent, premium pricing 

• Convenient locally based clients

• Reduced fees compared to popular pet sitting apps

• More consistent clients and booking flow

• Knowledge sharing with other sitters ahead of bookings

• Incentives for referring pet owners to Bestie