Dog boarding
CHF 45 - CHF 85 per night
Pet Sitter Jobs · Lausanne, VD
Become a pet sitter in Lausanne
Set your own rates. Keep up to 90% of every booking. EPFL staff, Olympic HQ employees, and lakeside residents across Ouchy and Pully need 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
Lausanne rates
How much can you earn as a pet sitter in Lausanne?
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 Lausanne 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 Lausanne 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 Lausanne
Canton Vaud requires dog owners to complete a training course for certain breeds
No specific sitter license for occasional care
Bilingual French/English sitters have an advantage with the international community
Where demand is highest
Top neighborhoods for pet sitting in Lausanne
OuchyChaillyPullyPrillyRenensEpalinges
Local guide
Pet sitting in Lausanne: what to know
Lausanne combines a large student population at EPFL and UNIL with an international workforce around the Olympic headquarters and lakeside tech companies. All three groups travel regularly and need pet care. Ouchy and Pully see strong boarding demand during conference season, while Renens and Prilly have consistent walking and drop-in volume year-round.
Petme sitters keep up to 90% of every booking. You set your rates, choose your services, and accept only the bookings that work for you. Verification takes 24 to 48 hours, and CHF 20,000 in vet protection covers every job. Lausanne sitters who maintain good reviews build a recurring client base quickly thanks to the cashback loop that keeps owners rebooking.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about finding a trusted pet sitter in Lausanne.
How much can I earn as a pet sitter in Lausanne?▾
Lausanne sitters earn CHF 20 to CHF 85 per booking. Boarding runs CHF 45 to CHF 85 per night. Walking is CHF 20 to CHF 40. You keep up to 90%.
Is there demand in Lausanne?▾
Yes. EPFL, the University of Lausanne, and the IOC headquarters bring international staff who travel regularly. Ouchy, Pully, and Chailly see the most booking requests for boarding and walking.
How fast can I start?▾
Petme verification takes 24 to 48 hours. Once verified, your profile is live immediately.
Is being bilingual helpful?▾
Very. Lausanne has a large francophone base plus EPFL and IOC international staff who prefer English. Bilingual sitters get more bookings.
What vet protection do I get?▾
Every booking includes up to CHF 20,000 in emergency vet coverage. You never carry liability alone.
Can I combine pet sitting with university?▾
Yes. Many Lausanne sitters are EPFL or UNIL students. You set your own hours and only accept what fits around your classes and exams.
Dog Boarding in Lausanne
Find verified in-home dog boarding sitters in Lausanne. 0% fee, cashback, and CHF 20,000 vet protection.
Cat Sitters in Lausanne
Dedicated cat sitting with feeding, litter, water, and play while your cat stays home in Lausanne.
Dog Walking in Lausanne
Need regular walks? Find verified Lausanne 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.