Doggy Daycare Jobs in Oxford

Doggy daycare jobs in Oxford: college terms and the Cowley commute fill weekday spots

Oxford empties into colleges, the John Radcliffe and the Mini Plant every weekday morning, and the dogs left behind need somewhere to spend the day. Petme daycare hosts pick up that gap from home, minding a handful of dogs through the working hours with play, rest and a proper walk. Doggy daycare in Oxford runs £22 to £35 per day, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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£22 to £35
per day of daycare in Oxford
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 Oxford

Oxford 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 Oxford pickup areas

Most daycare bookings cluster Jericho to Summertown. 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 Oxford

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 Oxford

Daytime dog care across Oxford

Doggy daycare on Petme happens at your own home, which suits owners who want a home setting rather than a kennel. Headington is home to Oxford Brookes and the John Radcliffe Hospital, where many staff work long shifts, and Cowley has the Mini Plant close to the ring road. Summertown, Jericho and North Oxford are near Port Meadow and University Parks for a midday walk. Hosting for two or three neighbouring areas keeps drop-offs short.

Rates in Oxford

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Doggy daycare

£22 to £35 per day

Dog walking

£13 to £21 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

£13 to £21 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Overnight boarding

£30 to £48 per night

Where you can work

Oxford areas you can cover

Doggy daycare on Petme happens at your own home, which suits owners who want a home setting rather than a kennel.

JerichoHeadingtonSummertownCowleyNorth OxfordIffley
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Oxford

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 Oxford

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

Is doggy daycare the only service I can offer in Oxford?
Nothing limits you to one service. Add dog walking to your profile next to doggy daycare, price each separately, and owners in Oxford will request whichever they need. You still accept or decline every booking.
Are there jobs in Oxford?
Yes. Sitters in Oxford are self-employed. No assigned shifts and no minimum hours. You need to be 18 or over, with a smartphone and the Petme app, and you complete ID verification before owners can book you.
How much do doggy daycare hosts earn per day in Oxford?
Doggy daycare on Petme in Oxford runs £22 to £35 per day. You set your own day rate and headcount, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
Can I set my own daycare schedule and headcount in Oxford?
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 Jericho or Headington.
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 Jericho and Headington.
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 Oxford hosts take a small group they can manage comfortably.
Do I need a yard or a commercial space for daycare in Oxford?
No. Many Petme hosts run daycare from a home or an apartment with regular walk breaks, from Jericho to Headington. You set how many dogs you accept at once and whether your space suits high-energy or large breeds.
What does a wet winter daycare day look like in Oxford?
Shorter outdoor bursts and more indoor rest. A Oxford 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.
When do owners drop off and collect for daycare in Oxford?
Drop-off usually fits the working day, between 7.30 and 9am for owners heading into the colleges, the John Radcliffe in Headington or the Mini Plant in Cowley, with collection from around 5 to 6.30pm. As a Petme host you set the exact window, so you can match the commuter rush or offer a longer day for staff on hospital shifts.
Is small-group daycare popular in Oxford, or do owners want solo care?
Both can work in Oxford, and you choose which to offer. A sociable dog from Summertown or North Oxford may enjoy a small group for the company, while nervous or older dogs, and some from flats in Jericho, do better with solo daycare. On Petme you set your headcount and the mix of dogs you take.
Nearby cities

Doggy daycare jobs near Oxford

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

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Dog sitting jobs in Oxford

Add overnight dog boarding to your daycare. Higher-rate nights, set your own rate, keep up to 90%.

Dog walking jobs in Oxford

Get paid to walk dogs between daycare drop-offs. Set your own routes and hours, keep up to 90%.

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Cat sitting jobs in Oxford

Fill the gap between drop-off and pick-up with short cat visits nearby. You set the rate per visit.

Become a pet sitter in Oxford

The full local guide for Oxford: rates, verification, and how to start. Keep up to 90%.

Pet sitters in Oxford for owners

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