Pet Sitting Jobs Switzerland

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. CHF 20,000 Protection Plan for eligible vet costs.

Petme is live in 11 Swiss cities. Get verified, choose your services, and start earning on your own schedule.

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Up to 90%
of every booking kept by the sitter
CHF 20,000
maximum toward eligible vet costs
2-day
payouts to your bank account
Choose your services

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 Protection Plan. The Petme Protection Plan can contribute to eligible vet costs if a pet in your care needs urgent treatment.

Why sitters choose Petme

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 Protection Plan.

90% earnings

Petme keeps a 10 to 15% service fee. 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 Protection Plan

The Petme Protection Plan can contribute to eligible vet costs if something goes wrong during a stay.

Go live fast

Transparent process, no waiting weeks.

Available cities

Pet sitting jobs across Switzerland

Browse the city closest to you and see local earning ranges, canton requirements, and demand neighborhoods.

ZurichGenevaBaselBernLausanneLucerneWinterthurSt. GallenLuganoBiel/BienneInterlaken
Common questions

Pet sitting jobs in Switzerland

What new sitters ask before signing up on Petme in Switzerland.

Can I take dog walking jobs too, or only pet sitting, in Switzerland?
You pick which services to offer, so dog walking alongside pet sitting is normal. Each carries its own rate that you set, and you can switch one off without touching the other. Most sitters in Switzerland start with one and add a second once the calendar fills.
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.
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?
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 Protection Plan cover?
The Petme Protection Plan can contribute up to CHF 20,000 toward eligible vet costs if a pet in your care needs urgent treatment during a booking. 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.
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Start earning as a pet sitter in Switzerland

Set your own rates across all five services. Protection Plan up to CHF 20,000 for eligible vet costs, cashback that keeps your clients coming back, and 2-day payouts to your bank.

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Become a pet sitter in Switzerland

Full guide to getting started on Petme across 11 Swiss cities. Verification, rates, and tips.

Dog walking jobs in Switzerland

CHF 18 to CHF 45 per walk. Set your own routes and schedule across Swiss cities.

Pet sitters in Switzerland

Verified pet sitters in Zurich, Geneva, Basel and across Switzerland with CHF 20,000 Protection Plan.

0% fees for Swiss pet owners

No platform fee, CHF 20,000 Protection Plan, and cashback on every booking.