Petme · British Columbia

Earn as a pet sitter in British Columbia

Up to 90% kept per booking. CAD 18–32/hour effective in British Columbia. CAD 20,000 vet protection on every booking.

Earn flexibly with Petme across British Columbia. You set your rate in CAD, you pick which animals to look after, and you keep up to 90% of every booking. Petme charges pet owners 0%, which keeps repeat bookings sticky in cities like Victoria.

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Up to 90%

kept per booking

CAD 40–75

typical boarding in British Columbia

200K+

pet owners on Petme

4.9 / 5

sitter rating

Earnings

What sitters earn in British Columbia

Boarding in British Columbia typically runs CAD 40-75 per night, dog walks clear CAD 18-28 per walk, and daycare lands at CAD 28-50 per day. Major metros like Victoria sit at the top of those ranges. You set your own rates and they show on your profile.

HST + tax

HST/GST in British Columbia

12% combined sales tax

British Columbia applies a combined sales tax of 12%. HST/GST registration becomes mandatory once you exceed CAD 30,000 in revenue over four consecutive calendar quarters. Below that threshold you can choose to register voluntarily but you don’t have to. Pet sitting income is reported as self-employment on your annual personal tax return.

Deduct expenses

Mileage to client homes, leashes, poop bags, paw balm, a share of your phone bill, and pet first-aid courses are all classic deductions. Keep receipts and confirm with a Canadian tax professional.

Cities

Supported cities in British Columbia

6 British Columbia cities and growing. Tap a city for local rates and city-specific answers.

VancouverBritish ColumbiaSurreyBritish ColumbiaBurnabyBritish ColumbiaRichmondBritish ColumbiaVictoriaBritish ColumbiaKelownaBritish Columbia

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a business licence to sit in British Columbia?
Small-scale sitting can be reported as self-employment without provincial business registration. Registration is usually only needed once you operate under a business name or exceed local thresholds. Always confirm with a Canadian accountant for British Columbia-specific rules.
Is the CAD 20,000 vet protection accepted at British Columbia vet clinics?
Yes. The protection applies at any licensed Canadian vet clinic during the booking period, with no deductible. The protection is automatic on every booking.
What HST/GST rate applies in British Columbia?
12% combined. Below CAD 30,000 in annual revenue, registration is voluntary; above it, registration becomes mandatory.
Which British Columbia cities have the highest demand?
Victoria has the highest booking volume in British Columbia. Mid-size cities have lower volume but higher repeat-booking rates and lower competition.
How does winter affect pet sitting demand in British Columbia?
Winter walks stay steady but get shorter; many owners switch to drop-in visits or extra walks per day for high-energy dogs. Boarding picks up around the Christmas through New Year window. Pet-safe ice melt and paw balm are standard kit in your bag.

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Identity verification in 48 hours. Profile goes live, owners in your neighbourhood message you. You decide which bookings to accept.

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