Pet care jobs across the UK

Get paid to care for pets near you

Dog walking, sitting, boarding, daycare, and house sitting. Choose the services you offer, set your own GBP rates, and keep up to 90% of every booking with sitter cashback. Every confirmed booking includes up to £20,000 through the Protection Plan. No assigned shifts, no minimum hours.

Ways to earn

Pick the pet care jobs that fit your life

Every service runs on your schedule and your rates. Start with one and add the rest as your regular clients grow.

Dog walking jobs

£10 to £20 a walk

Walk dogs on your own routes and hours. The easiest way to start, and the most flexible.

Pet sitting jobs

Up to 90% kept

Offer every service from one profile: boarding, daycare, walks, drop-ins, and house sitting.

Cat sitting jobs

£10 to £18 a visit

Short drop-in visits to feed, play, and check on cats while owners travel.

Dog sitting jobs

£25 to £55 a night

Board dogs overnight in your home. The higher-rate end of pet care.

Dog boarding jobs

£18 to £40 a night

Home boarding for owners who want a kennel alternative. Your house rules, your nights.

Doggy daycare jobs

£18 to £35 a day

Host dogs during the workday. Set your own headcount and daily rate.

House sitting jobs

£20 to £45 a night

Stay in the owner home and keep pets in their own space. Paid stays, not free-stay swaps.

Part-time pet care jobs

Hours you choose

Fit walks and visits around another job. No rota, no minimum hours.

Trust

Protection Plan on every booking

Every confirmed Petme booking includes up to £20,000 through the Protection Plan for the pet in your care. It is not a separate insurance product page: it is cover that rides with the booking, for sitters and owners alike.

Frequently asked questions

What pet care jobs can I get on Petme in the UK?
Dog walking, pet sitting, cat sitting, dog sitting, home boarding, doggy daycare, house sitting, and part-time pet care. Pick the services that fit your home and schedule from one profile.
How much do pet care jobs pay in the UK?
Walks typically £10 to £20, drop-ins £10 to £18, daycare £18 to £35 a day, boarding £25 to £55 a night, and house sitting £20 to £45 a night. You set your own rates and keep up to 90% with sitter cashback.
Are there pet care jobs near me?
Open a service hub below, then your city. Petme covers 77 UK cities, so most people find work close to home rather than commuting across the country.
Can I get dog walking jobs specifically?
Yes. Start on the dog walking jobs hub for UK-wide and per-city walk rates, then add other services when you want more hours.
Do I need experience for pet care jobs?
No formal qualification is required. You must be 18 or over, based in the UK, and able to pass ID verification. A pet first aid course helps some sitters win trust faster, but it is not a platform rule.
Can I do pet care jobs part time or as a side hustle?
Yes. You open only the hours you can cover. Many people start with a few walks or visits a week. See part-time pet care jobs for the schedule-focused path.
Are Petme pet care jobs employed kennel roles or self-employed hosting?
Self-employed hosting and walking. Petme is not a kennel employer and does not post employed assistant shifts. You host in your home or walk dogs on your own routes, set rates, and keep up to 90% per booking.
Am I covered if something goes wrong with a pet?
Every confirmed Petme booking includes up to £20,000 through the Protection Plan for the pet in your care, on every service, at no extra cost to you or the owner.
How fast do I get paid for pet care work?
Payouts land in your bank account within 2 business days of each completed booking. No invoicing and no chasing owners for payment.

Pet sitting jobs in the UK

All-services keeper hub plus 77 city pages. Set your rates and keep up to 90%.

Dog walking jobs in the UK

Get paid to walk dogs. Set your own routes and hours, keep up to 90% of every walk.

Become a pet sitter in the UK

How to start and join Petme in the UK. Keep up to 90% with sitter cashback.

Become a dog walker in the UK

Licence, insurance, self-employed tax, and £11 to £25 walk rates on Petme.