Petme · Wolfsberg

Earn as a pet sitter in Wolfsberg

Up to 90% kept per booking. €22–€40 per night in Wolfsberg. Protection Plan up to €20,000 for eligible vet costs.

As a Petme sitter in Wolfsberg 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 Wolfsberg
300K+
members on Petme
4.9 / 5
sitter rating

Locally

Pet sitting jobs in Wolfsberg: where and when

In Wolfsberg 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 Frantschach, Zentrum or St. Stefan.

Earnings

What you can earn in Wolfsberg

Sitters in Wolfsberg set their own rates. The ranges below are guide prices you can start from.

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 Wolfsberg pick Petme

Why owners in Wolfsberg 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.

Protection Plan up to €20,000

The Protection Plan can contribute up to €20,000 toward eligible vet costs. 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 Wolfsberg

Peak periods in Wolfsberg

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

Add your holiday availability early. Summer holidays 2027 start on 3 July in Vienna, Lower Austria and Burgenland and on 10 July in the other states (oesterreich.gv.at).

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What does a Petme sitter earn in Wolfsberg?
Boarding in Wolfsberg 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.
Is pet sitting a geringfügig job in Austria?
No. The EUR 551.10 monthly Geringfügigkeitsgrenze (2026) is an employment threshold under the ASVG. Petme sitters work on their own account, so the income goes on your own tax return and your social insurance runs through the SVS.
Do I need a trade licence for pet sitting in Austria?
For regular paid pet sitting, yes. The Austrian Economic Chamber (WKO) lists animal services as a free trade (freies Gewerbe), which needs no Befähigungsnachweis (proof of competence). Register the trade with your district authority before you take paid bookings.
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 dog walks, daycare, drop-in visits and house sitting in the owner's home. You choose which services go on your profile and set a separate price for each one. Taking a dog into your own home overnight counts as a Tierpension in Austria and needs a permit.
Can I host dogs overnight in my own flat?
Only with a permit. The WKO says that once you take a client's animal into your own home, you are running a Tierpension, which needs approval under § 31 TSchG and has housing requirements. House sitting in the owner's home needs no such permit.
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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