Doggy Daycare Jobs in Chelmsford

Doggy daycare jobs in Chelmsford, keeping commuters’ dogs busy while the trains run into Liverpool Street

Chelmsford empties out on weekday mornings as owners catch the fast Greater Anglia service into London and leave dogs behind for nine or ten hours. Petme daycare hosts take those dogs in from drop-off, giving them play, rest and walk breaks until pick-up after work. Doggy daycare in Chelmsford runs £18 to £28 per day, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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£18 to £28
per day of daycare in Chelmsford
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 Chelmsford

Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford pickup areas

Most daycare bookings cluster Springfield to Moulsham. Owners drop off on the way to work and collect afterwards, so an easy run to your door matters more than how far you are willing to travel. Your space decides how many dogs you take at once.

Breeds you will meet in Chelmsford

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.

Daycare in Chelmsford

Daycare for Chelmsford’s London commuters

Daycare on Petme happens at your own home, so owners want a host on their way to Chelmsford station. Springfield and the Beaulieu Park side sit north-east of the centre, Great Baddow and Moulsham to the south, and Broomfield, Chelmer Village and Writtle round the edges. Hosting from one or two neighbouring areas keeps drop-offs short rather than scattering pick-ups across the whole city.

Rates in Chelmsford

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

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

Overnight boarding

£24 to £38 per night

Where you can work

Chelmsford areas you can cover

Daycare on Petme happens at your own home, so owners want a host on their way to Chelmsford station.

SpringfieldGreat BaddowMoulshamBroomfieldWrittleChelmer Village
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Chelmsford

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

Doggy Daycare Jobs in Chelmsford

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

How do I find doggy daycare jobs near me in Chelmsford?
You choose the areas of Chelmsford you cover, and owners in those areas send you booking requests. Nothing is assigned to you across town. Set your coverage to the streets you can actually reach, and decline anything outside them.
Are there jobs in Chelmsford?
Yes. You choose the parts of Chelmsford you cover and the services you offer. Nothing is assigned across town, and there is no minimum hours. Payment runs through the app to your bank account.
How much do doggy daycare hosts earn per day in Chelmsford?
Doggy daycare on Petme in Chelmsford runs £18 to £28 per day. You set your own day rate and headcount, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
What protection comes with daycare bookings?
Every confirmed Petme booking, including doggy 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 Springfield and Great Baddow.
What does a doggy daycare day involve?
Owners drop off in the morning and pick up after work. You provide a safe space, supervised play, water, rest time, and photo updates through the day. Most Chelmsford hosts take a small group they can manage comfortably.
Do I need a yard or a commercial space for daycare in Chelmsford?
No. Many Petme hosts run daycare from a home or an apartment with regular walk breaks, from Springfield to Great Baddow. You set how many dogs you accept at once and whether your space suits high-energy or large breeds.
Can I set my own daycare schedule and headcount in Chelmsford?
Yes. You choose your days, your hours, and how many dogs you host at a time, and you accept or decline each request. No assigned shifts and no minimum hours, whether owners come from Springfield or Great Baddow.
What does a wet winter daycare day look like in Chelmsford?
Shorter outdoor bursts and more indoor rest. A Chelmsford daycare day in January runs on indoor play with brief garden or street breaks rather than long stretches outside, towels by the door, and muddy paws cleaned off before pick-up. Set drop-off and pick-up windows you can hold in winter traffic and stick to them.
How do daycare drop-off and pick-up times work for Chelmsford commuters?
You agree drop-off and pick-up with each owner, and for London commuters that usually means before the morning train and after they get back in the evening. As the host you set the window that fits your day, so a commuter dog can settle into a regular weekday routine with you.
Is small-group daycare or solo daycare more in demand in Chelmsford?
Both work in Chelmsford, and the split usually comes down to the dog. Sociable dogs from Springfield and Great Baddow do well in a small supervised group, while nervous or older dogs and some breeds are booked as solo daycare. You choose your headcount, so you can run one calm guest or a small playgroup.
Nearby cities

Doggy daycare jobs near Chelmsford

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

BasildonBrentwoodHarlowSouthend-on-SeaColchesterWelwyn Garden City
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Dog sitting jobs in Chelmsford

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Dog walking jobs in Chelmsford

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Cat sitting jobs in Chelmsford

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Become a pet sitter in Chelmsford

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