Dog Sitting Jobs in Inverness

Dog sitting jobs in Inverness while owners take the sleeper south

The Caledonian Sleeper leaves Inverness for London Euston most nights, and Inverness Airport has UK and European flights. Dogs staying behind need an overnight dog sitter. Dog boarding in Inverness runs £24 to £38 per night, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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£24 to £38
per night boarding in Inverness
Up to 90%
of every booking kept by the sitter
£20,000
Protection Plan on every booking
4.9 / 5
average sitter rating on Petme
A local edge

Local know-how pays off in Inverness

Inverness has a wet maritime climate with rain spread across the year, frosty spells in winter, and short winter days that leave a narrow window of daylight. Walkers who carry a raincoat and a towel, plan sheltered routes on the wettest days, and hold their slots through the drizzle keep the regulars that fair-weather walkers lose.

When owners travel

Demand peaks over the summer holidays and across Christmas and New Year, with a second wave on the February, May and October half-terms and the bank-holiday weekends. Boarding and house sitting lead when owners travel; walking, daycare and drop-in visits carry the commuting week.

Know your Inverness areas

Most bookings cluster Inshes to Culloden. Owners look for sitters who know the area and can reach them without a long trip.

Breeds you will meet in Inverness

Owners here mostly keep Labrador Retriever, Cocker Spaniel, French Bulldog, Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Knowing how those breeds behave, and saying so on your profile, is what turns a first booking into a repeat client.

Dog care in Inverness

Overnight dog sitting when owners travel

Inverness Airport, the former RAF Dalcross, lies 13 km north-east of the city and has UK and European flights. The Caledonian Sleeper also runs to London Euston every night except Saturday. Owners leaving by either route need a dog sitter who stays overnight. Evening and morning walks can use the Ness Islands or Bught Park.

Rates in Inverness

Choose your services, set your own rates

Typical Petme rates in Inverness. You set your own price for each service, and keep up to 90% of every booking.

Dog boarding

£24 to £38 per night

Doggy daycare

£18 to £28 per day

Dog walking

£11 to £17 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

£11 to £17 per 20 to 30 minute visit

House sitting

£30 to £48 per night

Where you can work

Inverness areas you can cover

Inverness Airport, the former RAF Dalcross, lies 13 km north-east of the city and has UK and European flights.

InshesBallochCullodenSmithtonMerkinchRaigmore
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Inverness

Keep up to 90%

You set your rate. Petme keeps a low service fee, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

Full schedule control

No assigned shifts and no minimum hours. Accept or decline each request and pause your profile whenever you need to.

Protected on every booking

£20,000 in Protection Plan comes with every confirmed booking, so you are never on the hook alone if something goes wrong.

Common questions

Dog Sitting Jobs in Inverness

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

How much can I earn dog sitting in Inverness?
Dog boarding on Petme in Inverness runs £24 to £38 per night, with daycare and walks adding daytime income. You set your own rate per service, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
What is the difference between dog boarding and doggy daycare?
Boarding is overnight, billed per night, while the owner travels. Daycare is daytime only, billed per day, for owners at work. You can offer either or both and set a separate rate for each.
Do I choose which dogs and bookings I accept in Inverness?
Yes. You review each request, arrange a meet first if you want, and accept or decline. No assigned bookings and no minimum hours, whether the owner is in Inshes or Balloch. You set your rates and availability per service.
What protection do I get on dog sitting bookings?
Every confirmed Petme booking, including boarding and daycare, includes £20,000 in Protection Plan for the dog in your care, at no cost to you or the owner. The same cover applies across Inshes and Balloch.
Can I board dogs in a flat in Inverness?
It depends on your council. Boarding in Scotland is licensed by the local council under the Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963, including boarding in your own home, and the council can inspect before granting a licence, so ask about your flat first. Overnight dog sitting in the owner's home is a different service, and you can offer it wherever you live in Inverness.
Does overnight dog sitting in Inverness slow down over the winter?
No, it shifts. Overnight stays in Inverness peak over Christmas and New Year while owners travel, then hold through the February half-term. Winter stays mean more indoor time and muddier walks, so agree the walk routine and the drying arrangements at the meet and greet rather than on the doorstep.
Are there dog sitting jobs in Inverness?
Yes, Petme lists overnight dog sitting work in Inverness, in the owner's home or yours. You choose the areas you cover, such as Culloden or Balloch, and your rate. Every booking includes the Petme Protection Plan.
Is dog sitting in the Inverness area part-time work?
Yes, dog sitting in the Inverness area is self-employed work you take on when it suits you. You accept or decline each request from owners nearby. Payouts reach your bank within 2 business days of a completed booking.
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Dog sitting jobs near Inverness

Cover more than one patch. Each city page has its own local rates and demand notes.

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Set your own rate. £20,000 Protection Plan on every booking, cashback that keeps your clients rebooking, and fast payouts to your bank.