Dog boarding
CHF 45 - CHF 85 per night
Pet Sitter Jobs · Basel, BS
Become a pet sitter in Basel
Set your own rates. Keep up to 90% of every booking. Pharma workers and expats across Grossbasel and Kleinbasel need reliable sitters. Get verified in 24 to 48 hours.
Up to 90%
of every booking is yours to keep
CHF 20,000
vet protection on every booking
24 to 48h
to get verified and start earning
2-day payout
fast transfers after each booking
Basel rates
How much can you earn as a pet sitter in Basel?
You set your own rates on Petme and keep up to 90% of every booking. Prices vary by service type, your experience, and local demand. Below are typical ranges Basel sitters charge today.
Dog walking
CHF 20 - CHF 40 per walk
Doggy daycare
CHF 50 - CHF 80 per day
Drop-in visits
CHF 20 - CHF 35 per visit
Cat sitting
CHF 22 - CHF 40 per visit
Why Petme
Why Basel sitters choose Petme
Zero platform fee for owners
Pet owners on Petme pay 0% commission. That means more bookings for you, because owners are not paying inflated prices. Lower friction, more repeat clients.
Cashback for your clients
Every owner earns cashback after a completed booking. That incentive brings them back to the same sitter, building you a base of recurring clients without extra marketing.
Verified trust badge
Complete verification in 24 to 48 hours and earn a trust badge on your profile. Verified sitters appear higher in search results and receive more booking requests.
CHF 20,000 vet protection
Every booking includes up to CHF 20,000 in emergency vet coverage. You never carry that liability alone. Full terms are available in the Petme app.
Local requirements
What you need to know in Basel
Canton Basel-Stadt requires a dog license (Hundebewilligung) for all dog owners
No specific sitter license required for occasional pet care
Liability insurance recommended
Where demand is highest
Top neighborhoods for pet sitting in Basel
GrossbaselKleinbaselSt. JohannGundeldingenBruderholzRiehen
Local guide
Pet sitting in Basel: what to know
Basel sits at the meeting point of Switzerland, Germany, and France. The pharma corridor around Novartis and Roche brings a steady flow of relocating professionals who need pet care while traveling for work. Neighborhoods like St. Johann, Gundeldingen, and Bruderholz have strong demand for dog boarding and walking, while Kleinbasel and Grossbasel see high cat-sitting volume from apartment dwellers.
Petme sitters keep up to 90% of every booking. Set your own rates, pick your services, and work on your schedule. Verification is 24 to 48 hours, and every booking includes CHF 20,000 in vet protection. Basel sitters who build a repeat client base through Petme cashback often see their bookings grow steadily month over month.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about finding a trusted pet sitter in Basel.
How much can I earn as a pet sitter in Basel?▾
Basel pet sitters on Petme earn CHF 20 to CHF 85 per booking. Boarding is the highest at CHF 45 to CHF 85 per night. Dog walking runs CHF 20 to CHF 40 per walk. You keep up to 90%.
Is there good demand for pet sitters in Basel?▾
Yes. Basel is a pharma hub with Novartis and Roche headquarters. Many employees travel regularly and need boarding, drop-in visits, and dog walking. Cross-border workers from Germany and France also generate demand.
How fast can I start?▾
Verification takes 24 to 48 hours. Once verified, your profile is live and visible to Basel pet owners immediately.
What does CHF 20,000 vet protection cover?▾
Every Petme booking includes up to CHF 20,000 in emergency veterinary coverage. If a pet in your care needs urgent treatment during a booking, eligible costs are covered.
Can I offer services across the border?▾
Your Petme profile is visible to owners in the greater Basel area. Sitters in Riehen, Allschwil, and Binningen often serve clients from the nearby German and French border communities as well.
Do I need any permits in Basel?▾
No specific sitter permit is needed for occasional pet care in Basel-Stadt. Canton Basel-Stadt requires a dog license for dog owners, but this applies to the owner, not the sitter. Liability insurance is recommended.
Dog Boarding in Basel
Find verified in-home dog boarding sitters in Basel. 0% fee, cashback, and CHF 20,000 vet protection.
Cat Sitters in Basel
Dedicated cat sitting with feeding, litter, water, and play while your cat stays home in Basel.
Dog Walking in Basel
Need regular walks? Find verified Basel dog walkers nearby with 0% owner fee.
0% fees for Swiss pet owners
No platform fee, CHF 20,000 vet protection, and cashback on every booking.