Now accepting sitters · New York City

Do what you love.
Do it with Aura.

Aura is a premium pet concierge serving residents across New York's finest neighborhoods. We're looking for passionate, reliable, and genuinely caring people to join our sitter community.

Better pay
Better clients
Better tools
Premium pay
Rates set above market
Consistent bookings
Clients who book regularly
Flexible schedule
Fully flexible hours
Quality clients
Premium NYC neighborhoods
Why Aura

Not just another pet platform.

Aura is curated, neighborhood-based, and premium by design. That means higher-quality clients, more consistent bookings, and a platform that actually supports your work.

AI handles the admin

Aura's AI automatically prepares a complete brief about each pet before every booking. You arrive knowing exactly what to expect — no awkward first conversations.

Consistent, quality clients

Our residents are vetted members from premium NYC neighborhoods. No strangers from the internet. You'll build real relationships within a community you actually know.

You set your schedule

Accept bookings that work for you. No minimum hours, no shift requirements. Whether you want 5 hours or 30 hours a week — Aura works around your life.

Earn more per booking

Our clients are premium. They understand the value of quality care and the rates reflect that. Aura sitters consistently earn more per hour than on other platforms.

Earn Aura Star status

Build your reputation and unlock Aura Star — priority bookings, higher rates, and access to premium services. Your work gets recognised, not just rated.

You're backed by Aura

Full platform support, clear standards, and a team that takes your work seriously. You're not a gig worker on a faceless app. You're part of the Aura community.

Who we're looking for

Quality over quantity.
Always.

Aura is selective because our residents deserve the best. We're not looking for the most sitters — we're looking for the right ones.

1

You genuinely love animals

Not as a job. Not for the photos. You actually care about the animals in your charge — and it shows in how you handle them, talk about them, and think about them.

2

You're reliable without being reminded

A 7am walk means 7am. Not 7:10. Residents trust you with access to their home and their pet. Reliability isn't a feature — it's the baseline.

3

You communicate clearly and proactively

You send updates before you're asked. You flag something unusual without being prompted. You treat residents like they deserve to know what's happening with their pet — because they do.

4

You take pride in your work

The best Aura sitters don't think of this as a side gig. They think of themselves as professionals who happen to work with animals. That mindset is everything.

Basic requirements

  • Based in New York City, within reasonable distance of our target neighborhoods
  • 18 years or older
  • Smartphone with reliable data (required for photo updates)
  • Willingness to pass a background check
  • At least one reference from prior pet care, caregiving, or relevant experience
  • Fluent English communication
The process

From application to
first booking.

We keep the process straightforward. Our goal is to get the right people on the platform as quickly as possible — without cutting corners on quality.

1

Submit your application

Fill out the form below. Tells us about you, your experience with animals, and your availability. Takes about 5 minutes.

2

We review and reach out

We review every application personally. If there's a fit, you'll hear from us within 3–5 business days to schedule a brief video or in-person interview.

3

Interview and background check

A 20–30 minute conversation to get to know you. We'll also initiate a background check at this stage — straightforward and handled through our platform.

4

Sign the Aura Sitter Standards

You'll review and sign our Sitter Service Agreement — including explicit SMS consent for job-related texts — before any booking communications begin.

5

Platform onboarding

We walk you through the Aura app, your profile setup, and how bookings work. Usually 45 minutes. Then you're ready for your first booking.

Aura Star

The top tier.
Earned, not given.

Aura Star is our highest recognition. It's awarded automatically when you hit the criteria — no application needed. Stars get priority bookings, higher rates, and access to premium services when they launch.

How to earn it

  • Complete 30+ bookings on the platform
  • Maintain a 4.8 or higher average rating
  • Zero no-shows on your record
  • Consistent photo update compliance

What Star unlocks

Priority placement in matching · Higher recommended rate · Aura Star badge on your profile · First access to boarding and daycare when they launch · Featured in neighborhood community pages

"The best sitters don't just care for the pet. They care about the owner's peace of mind."
What we look for in every Aura sitter.
Apply Now

Let's talk.

Tell us a little about yourself. We review every application personally and respond within 3–5 business days.

Questions? sitters@aurapet.ai

First name
Last name
Email address
Phone number
Neighborhood you're based in
Years of pet care experience
Services you can offer
Why do you want to join Aura? (optional)

Aura may contact you about your sitter application by email or phone. Submitting this form does not enroll you in job-related SMS; approved sitters consent separately when signing the Sitter Service Agreement. See SMS opt-in details.

We review every application personally and respond within 3–5 business days.