Become a pet sitter in Switzerland
Set your own rates across boarding, walking, daycare, drop-in visits, and cat sitting. Keep up to 90% of every booking with sitter cashback. CHF 20,000 vet protection on every job.
Petme is live in 11 Swiss cities. Get verified in 24 to 48 hours, choose your services, and start earning on your own schedule.
Set your rates across 5 pet care services
Every service gets its own rate and availability. List one or all five. The more you offer, the more booking requests you receive.
Boarding
CHF 40 to 95 per night. Dogs stay at your home overnight. Zurich and Geneva sit at the upper end. Set your own nightly rate and house rules.
Dog walking
CHF 18 to 45 per walk. Per 30- to 60-minute walk. Choose your own routes, schedule, and group size. Recurring walks build a reliable income base.
Daycare
CHF 40 to 95 per day. Day-only care while owners are at work. Popular in business districts across Zurich, Basel, and Geneva.
Drop-in visits
CHF 18 to 40 per visit. 30- to 60-minute check-ins for any pet. Feeding, water, litter, brief play, photo update. Popular for cat households.
Cat sitting
CHF 18 to 50 per visit. Cats do best in their own home. Drop-in visits keep the routine intact. Multi-cat households pay the same per-visit rate.
Protected on every booking
CHF 20,000 vet coverage. Every confirmed Petme booking automatically includes emergency vet protection. Free for you, free for the owner.
Built for sitters, not against them
Other platforms take 20 to 40% of your earnings. Petme keeps 10 to 15%, adds cashback for your clients so they rebook, and protects every job with CHF 20,000 in vet coverage.
90% earnings
Petme keeps a 10 to 15% service fee. With sitter cashback, high-performing sitters take home around 90% of every booking.
Full schedule control
No assigned shifts. No minimum hours. Accept or decline booking requests as they come in. Pause your profile any time.
Cashback for your clients
Pet owners earn cashback on every booking, which means they come back. Repeat clients are the norm on Petme, not the exception.
Fast payouts
Earnings land in your bank account within 2 business days of each completed booking. No invoicing, no chasing payments.
CHF 20,000 vet protection
Every confirmed booking includes automatic emergency vet coverage. You are not personally on the hook if something goes wrong during a stay.
Go live fast
Most new sitters are live and accepting bookings within 24 to 48 hours of submitting ID verification. Transparent process, no waiting weeks.
Pet sitting jobs across Switzerland
Browse the city closest to you and see local earning ranges, canton requirements, and demand neighborhoods.
Pet sitting jobs in Switzerland
What new sitters ask before signing up on Petme in Switzerland.
How much can I earn as a pet sitter in Switzerland?
Swiss pet sitters on Petme earn CHF 18 to CHF 95 per booking depending on the service and city. Boarding pays the most at CHF 40 to CHF 95 per night in Zurich and Geneva. Dog walking runs CHF 18 to CHF 45 per walk. You keep up to 90% of every booking with sitter cashback.
What services can I offer on Petme in Switzerland?
You can offer any combination of five services: in-home dog boarding, dog walking, doggy daycare, drop-in pet visits, and cat sitting. Each service gets its own rate and availability settings. Most Swiss sitters list two to four services to maximize bookings.
Do I need a license to pet sit in Switzerland?
No general license is needed for occasional pet sitting. Some cantons have breed-specific requirements. Canton Zurich requires an SKN (Sachkundenachweis) for walking large-breed dogs over 15 kg. Canton Geneva requires a dog-handling permit for dogs over 25 kg or breed-listed dogs. Check your canton regulations.
How fast can I start getting bookings?
Petme verification typically takes 24 to 48 hours. Once verified, your profile goes live and Swiss pet owners can find and message you immediately. Complete your profile with photos and a description to attract bookings faster.
What does CHF 20,000 vet protection cover?
Every booking on Petme automatically 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. You never carry that liability alone. Full terms are in the Petme app.
How do Swiss taxes work for pet sitting income?
Pet sitting income is taxable in Switzerland. If you earn regularly, you may need to register as self-employed (Einzelfirma) with your canton. Keep records of all bookings. AHV/IV/EO contributions apply once annual self-employment income exceeds CHF 2,300. Consult a local accountant for canton-specific rules.
Can I pet sit part-time alongside my main job?
Yes. Most Swiss Petme sitters start part-time. You set your own availability and accept only bookings that fit your schedule. No minimum hours, no assigned shifts. Dog walking fits mornings before work, drop-in visits fill lunch breaks, and boarding runs alongside your regular routine.
Which Swiss cities can I get pet sitting jobs in?
Petme actively recruits sitters across 11 Swiss cities: Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Bern, Lausanne, Lucerne, Winterthur, St. Gallen, Lugano, Biel/Bienne, and the Interlaken region. Each city has its own demand profile and earning potential.
Start earning as a pet sitter in Switzerland
Free to join. Set your own rates across all five services. CHF 20,000 vet protection on every booking, cashback that keeps your clients coming back, and 2-day payouts to your bank.