The work on offer
Dog walking, drop-in visits, home dog boarding, doggy daycare, house sitting and overnight dog sitting. You pick the services you offer and the areas you cover.
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. The Petme Protection Plan offers up to £20,000 for eligible vet costs. 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.
Animal care jobs
Looking for animal care jobs? Here is the work Petme offers
Petme does not employ animal care staff. It is a marketplace where self-employed people look after other people’s pets, so you work for yourself and owners book you directly.
Self-employed, paid per booking
You set your own rates and keep up to 90% of each booking. There are no shifts and no minimum hours.
What you need to apply
You must be 18 or over and pass ID verification. Owners then see your profile, photos and reviews, so say what you have done with animals.
Trust
Protection Plan for eligible vet costs
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?
Across UK cities, walks run £10 to £25, drop-ins £10 to £25, daycare £16 to £45 a day, boarding £22 to £58 a night, and house sitting £28 to £65 a night. You set your own rates and keep up to 90%.
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.
What are the requirements for pet care jobs on Petme?
You must be 18 or over, based in the UK, and able to pass ID verification, then complete a profile listing the services you offer. 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?
The Petme Protection Plan offers up to £20,000 for eligible vet costs if a pet in your care is injured or falls ill during a booking made through Petme, subject to the Protection Plan terms. Eligibility rules apply, so read the terms before you start.
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%.
Become a dog walker in the UK
Licence, insurance, self-employed tax, and £11 to £25 walk rates on Petme.