Petme · Villach

Pet sitting as a side job in Villach

You decide how many pets you look after in Villach and on which days. Payment runs through the app, and up to 90% goes to you.

As a Petme sitter in Villach you decide when you work and what a booking costs. Up to 90% of it goes to you.

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Up to 90%
kept per booking
€22–€40
typical boarding in Villach
200K+
pet owners on Petme
4.9 / 5
sitter rating

Locally

Pet sitting jobs in Villach: where and when

In Villach you look after pets near where you live. You set the radius you accept bookings in, which is how regular clients close by build up. Your profile lists the areas you cover, for example St. Magdalen, Warmbad or Judendorf.

Earnings

What you can earn in Villach

Sitters in Villach set their own rates. The ranges below reflect typical Petme bookings in the city.

Boarding

€22–€40

per night

Dog walking

€10–€15

effective per hour

Daycare

€20–€34

per day

How it works

How it works

Apply

Tell us about yourself, your pets, and your experience. The application takes about 10 minutes.

Get verified

Identity check with a government ID and a background check.

Go live, start booking

Set your rate and availability. Owners in your neighbourhood message you in chat. You decide which bookings to accept.

Why owners in Villach pick Petme

Why owners in Villach book on Petme

Verified sitters get more bookings

Identity verification + background check lifts your profile above informal listings. Owners see the verified badge in the search results.

€20,000 Protection Plan on every stay

Every booking includes up to €20,000 in vet expenses. Owners book with more confidence, sitters work with less worry.

Cashback for owners

Owners earn automatic cashback on every booking. That drives repeat bookings; your recurring schedule fills faster.

In-app chat

Meet and greets, key handover, photo updates: all in chat. No need to switch to SMS or WhatsApp.

Trade licence + tax

Trade licence, social insurance, and tax

Trade licence

In Austria, regular pet sitting income usually requires a trade licence (pet sitting is a non-regulated trade with no professional exam needed). You register at the local district authority. Social insurance for the self-employed and income tax both go through the tax office annually. Expenses are deductible.

Deduct expenses

Poop bags, leashes, mileage for sittings, a share of your phone bill, pet first-aid courses are all classic deductions. Keep receipts; a tax advisor or the SVS self-employed app helps with filing.

Seasonal demand

Seasonal demand in Villach

Peak periods in Villach

Austrian demand peaks during the July-August summer holidays, the Christmas to New Year window, and the February school break. Vienna sees the longest stretch of peak demand; ski-town markets like Innsbruck and Salzburg see a stronger February peak.

Plan your year

Set your July/August and Christmas availability wide open early. Vienna owners often lock in their preferred sitter as early as April for the summer holidays.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What does a Petme sitter earn in Villach?
Boarding in Villach typically runs €22–€40 per night, walks clear €10–€15/hour effectively, and daycare lands at €20–€34 per day. Petme charges 0% to pet owners, so up to 90% of every booking lands with you.
What are the busiest cities for pet sitting in Austria?
Vienna dominates by booking volume, followed by Graz, Linz, and Salzburg. Innsbruck is smaller but reliable, especially during ski season.
Do I need a trade licence for pet sitting in Austria?
For regular pet sitting income, yes. Pet sitting is a non-regulated trade (no professional exam needed). Register at your local district authority; the process takes a few weeks.
Do I need to declare pet sitting income for tax in Austria?
Yes. Income tax is filed annually through the tax office. Social insurance goes through the self-employed insurance fund. Expenses are deductible.
Are there house sitting jobs in Austria?
Yes. House sitting is one of the services you can offer on Petme: you stay in the owner's home and look after their pets while they travel. You set your own nightly rate and choose which requests you accept.
When is the busiest season for pet sitters in Austria?
The July-August summer holidays, Christmas to New Year, and the February school break drive the main peaks. The Whit weekend in spring also delivers a reliable bump.
Can I do pet sitting as a part-time or side job?
Yes. You set your own availability and only accept bookings that fit your week, such as evening walks or weekend stays. Regular income from pet sitting still needs an Austrian trade licence, even when it is a side job.
What kinds of pet sitting jobs can I take on?
You can offer boarding in your own home, dog walks, daycare, drop-in visits and house sitting. You choose which services go on your profile and set a separate price for each one.
What is it like sitting for popular Austrian dog breeds?
Labradors, Bernese Mountain Dogs, Dachshunds, and Australian Shepherds dominate Austrian Petme bookings. Bernese need cool spaces in summer. Dachshunds need stair protection. Working breeds want real outdoor time.
What is one thing Austrian sitters wish they knew before starting?
"Do not underprice in your first month. Vienna owners are loyal: once they pick you they stay, so set your rate where you want it to be in year two, not just at signup." (Anna H., Vienna)
Where do I go to apply as a pet sitter in Austria?
Apply at petme.social/austria/become-a-pet-sitter. The application covers your pet-care experience and the services you want to offer; after identity verification your profile goes live and owners nearby message you in the app.

Application takes 10 minutes

Profile goes live, owners in your neighbourhood message you. You decide which bookings to accept.

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