Pet Sitting Jobs in Phoenix

Pet care jobs in Phoenix, you set the hours

Build a steady mix of walks, visits and stays near Arcadia and Biltmore. Set your own rates and keep up to 90% of every booking.

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Up to 90%
of every booking kept by the sitter
$65+
per night for boarding at the top end
$22,000
Protection Plan for eligible vet costs
4.9 / 5
average sitter rating on Petme
A local edge

Local know-how pays off in Phoenix

Phoenix pavement can hit 150°F from May through September, hot enough to burn paws in under a minute. Sitters walk before sunrise and after dark, test the asphalt with a hand, carry water, and watch for rattlesnakes on desert-edge trails and monsoon flash floods in late summer.

When demand peaks

Snowbird season (November to April) brings part-year residents and steady boarding demand, while the summer travel window is when locals escape the heat. Drop-in visits run heavy year-round for owners who keep dogs indoors through the hottest months.

Know your Phoenix areas

Most bookings cluster Arcadia to Tempe. Owners look for sitters who know the area and can reach them without a long trip.

Breeds you will meet in Phoenix

Owners here mostly keep Chihuahua, Labrador, German Shepherd, Goldendoodle. Knowing how those breeds behave, and saying so on your profile, is what turns a first booking into a repeat client.

Rates in Phoenix

Choose your services, set your own rates

Typical Petme rates in Phoenix. You set your own price for each service, and keep up to 90% of every booking.

Dog walking

$15 to $25 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

$16 to $25 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Doggy daycare

$28 to $48 per day

Dog boarding

$35 to $65 per night

House sitting

$35 to $65 per night

Where demand is strongest

Phoenix areas that book the most

Petme bookings in Phoenix come from neighborhoods like Arcadia, Biltmore, Downtown Phoenix, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.

Arizona requires no state pet-sitter licence. Maricopa County enforces a leash law and licenses resident dogs; Phoenix runs permitted off-leash parks. Pet-sitting income is reported federally on a Schedule C, with a 1099-NEC from Petme once your annual earnings pass the federal reporting threshold plus a flat Arizona state income tax.

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Why Petme

Built for sitters in Phoenix

Keep up to 90%

You set your rate. Petme keeps a low service fee, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

Full schedule control

No assigned shifts and no minimum hours. Accept or decline each request and pause your profile whenever you need to.

Protection Plan for eligible vet costs

Owners booking through Petme have the Protection Plan, up to $22,000 for eligible vet costs, subject to its terms.

Common questions

Pet Sitting Jobs in Phoenix

What new sitters ask before signing up on Petme in Phoenix.

Where are the pet sitting jobs near me in Phoenix?
Requests reach you from owners near the Phoenix areas listed on your profile, and you accept or decline each one. There are no assigned shifts, so every booking you take sits at a distance you chose.
Can I combine pet sitting and dog walking work in Phoenix?
You are not locked to a single vertical. Offering both widens the requests that reach you in Phoenix, and because you set each rate yourself you can price the one you prefer more attractively.
How much can I earn as a pet sitter in Phoenix?
On Petme in Phoenix, dog walking at $15 to $25 per 30 to 60 minute walk, drop-in visits at $16 to $25 per 20 to 30 minute visit, doggy daycare at $28 to $48 per day, dog boarding at $35 to $65 per night, house sitting at $35 to $65 per night. You keep up to 90% of every booking.
Which services should I offer first in Phoenix?
Most new sitters start with dog walking and drop-in visits, then add boarding or daycare once they have a few five-star reviews and know their schedule.
Where is demand strongest in Phoenix?
Petme bookings in Phoenix come from neighborhoods like Arcadia, Biltmore, Downtown Phoenix, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.
Can I set my own rates and hours in Phoenix?
Yes. You set a rate for each service and your own available hours, and you accept or decline each request, whether the booking is in Arcadia or Biltmore. No assigned shifts, no minimum hours.
What protection comes with each booking?
The Petme Protection Plan offers up to $22,000 for eligible vet costs for the pet in your care, subject to its terms. The same terms apply whether you sit in Arcadia or Biltmore.
Are pet sitting jobs hiring near me in Phoenix?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Phoenix year-round, from Arcadia to Biltmore, and owners send booking requests directly to sitters in their area. There is no vacancy list to wait on: you create a profile, set the areas you cover, and accept the requests you want.
Can I do pet sitting jobs in Phoenix at 16 or 17?
No. Petme sitters must be 18 or over, so under-18s cannot take bookings yet. From 18 you need a smartphone with the Petme app, to pass ID verification, and a profile that describes the pets you have cared for, including your own.
Is pet sitting a good part time job in Phoenix?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Phoenix sitters take a few bookings a week around a job or studies and scale up or down as their calendar allows.
When is pet sitting demand highest in Phoenix?
Snowbird season (November to April) brings part-year residents and steady boarding demand, while the summer travel window is when locals escape the heat. That pattern shapes pet sitting bookings in Phoenix across the year. Phoenix pavement can hit 150°F from May through September, hot enough to burn paws in under a minute.
What do I need to start pet sitting in Phoenix?
You need to be 18 or over, have a smartphone with the Petme app, and pass ID verification. Owners choose on reviews, availability and a complete profile, so it is worth describing the pets you have looked after, including your own, and naming the Phoenix areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly look after in Phoenix?
Owners in Phoenix mostly keep Chihuahua, Labrador, German Shepherd, Goldendoodle, desert rescue mixes. Saying on your profile which of those you have looked after helps owners choose you, because most are looking for someone already comfortable with their dog's size and energy.
Are there jobs in Arcadia?
Yes. Arcadia is one of the Phoenix areas Petme sitters cover, and you choose exactly which parts of the city you take pet sitting bookings in. Owners there send requests straight to the sitters who list their neighborhood.
Nearby cities

Pet sitting jobs near Phoenix

Cover more than one patch. Each city page has its own local rates and demand notes.

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Pet sitters in Phoenix for owners

See the owner side of the marketplace you would join: local sitter profiles, 0% owner fee, up to $22,000 through the Protection Plan for eligible vet costs.

Dog walking jobs in Phoenix

Get paid to walk dogs. Set your own routes and hours, keep up to 90% of every walk.

Doggy daycare jobs in Phoenix

Host dogs during the day. Set your own headcount, hours and rate, and keep up to 90%.

Cat sitting jobs in Phoenix

Drop-in cat visits and in-home cat care. Set your own rate per visit and keep up to 90%.

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Dog grooming jobs in Phoenix

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