Dog boarding
CHF 55 - CHF 95 per night
Pet Sitter Jobs · Geneva, GE
Become a pet sitter in Geneva
Set your own rates. Keep up to 90% of every booking. Bilingual sitters are in high demand across Eaux-Vives, Carouge, and Champel. 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
Geneva rates
How much can you earn as a pet sitter in Geneva?
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 Geneva sitters charge today.
Dog walking
CHF 25 - CHF 45 per walk
Doggy daycare
CHF 60 - CHF 90 per day
Drop-in visits
CHF 25 - CHF 40 per visit
Cat sitting
CHF 25 - CHF 45 per visit
Why Petme
Why Geneva 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 Geneva
Canton Geneva requires a dog-handling permit for dogs over 25 kg or breed-listed dogs
Liability insurance recommended for professional sitters
Bilingual French/English sitters are in high demand from the international community
Where demand is highest
Top neighborhoods for pet sitting in Geneva
Eaux-VivesCarougeChampelPaquisPetit-SaconnexGrand-Saconnex
Local guide
Pet sitting in Geneva: what to know
Geneva is home to a large, affluent international community. UN diplomats, CERN researchers, and banking professionals all need pet care, and many prefer sitters who speak both French and English. Neighborhoods like Eaux-Vives, Champel, and the international quarter around Grand-Saconnex see the highest demand for boarding and cat sitting, especially during school holidays and conference season.
Petme sitters keep up to 90% of every booking. You set your own rates, choose your services, and work when it fits your life. Verification is done in 24 to 48 hours, and every job includes CHF 20,000 in vet protection. Geneva sitters with strong profiles and good reviews regularly build a recurring client base that generates steady monthly income.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about finding a trusted pet sitter in Geneva.
How much can I earn as a pet sitter in Geneva?▾
Geneva pet sitters on Petme earn CHF 25 to CHF 95 per booking depending on the service. Boarding pays CHF 55 to CHF 95 per night. Dog walking runs CHF 25 to CHF 45 per walk. You keep up to 90%.
Do I need a license to pet sit in Geneva?▾
No general license is needed for occasional pet sitting. Canton Geneva requires a dog-handling permit for dogs over 25 kg or breed-listed dogs. Check with your commune for any local requirements.
Is being bilingual an advantage?▾
Absolutely. Geneva has a large international population from the UN, CERN, and multinational firms. French/English bilingual sitters get more booking requests because owners can communicate in their preferred language.
How fast can I start getting bookings?▾
Petme verification takes 24 to 48 hours. Once verified, your profile goes live immediately. Geneva has strong demand, so well-written profiles with photos start receiving messages quickly.
What does CHF 20,000 vet protection cover?▾
Every Petme booking includes up to CHF 20,000 in emergency vet coverage. If a pet in your care needs urgent treatment, eligible costs are covered. You never carry that liability alone.
Can I set different rates for different services?▾
Yes. Each service has its own rate. Many Geneva sitters charge differently for boarding (per night), walking (per walk), daycare (per day), and drop-in visits (per visit). You control every rate.
Dog Boarding in Geneva
Find verified in-home dog boarding sitters in Geneva. 0% fee, cashback, and CHF 20,000 vet protection.
Cat Sitters in Geneva
Dedicated cat sitting with feeding, litter, water, and play while your cat stays home in Geneva.
Dog Walking in Geneva
Need regular walks? Find verified Geneva 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.