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Pet sitter jobs in the UK.
Set your rates. Build your client base.

Earn money caring for pets in your local area. On Petme you choose which services to offer, set your own rates, and keep up to 90% of every booking. Boarding, house sitting, dog walking, daycare, and drop-in visits: one profile, multiple income streams.

Start earning as a pet sitter

Free to join. No minimum hours. £20,000 vet protection on every booking.

Services you can offer as a UK pet sitter

Pick one service or offer them all. You set individual rates for each. Every service you offer increases your earning potential.

£25-£55/night
typical UK rate
Dog Boarding

Dogs stay overnight at your home

£30-£65/night
typical UK rate
House Sitting

You stay overnight at the owner's home

£10-£20/walk
typical UK rate
Dog Walking

Local 30-minute walks

£8-£15/visit
typical UK rate
Drop-In Visits

Short visits for feeding and play

£20-£40/day
typical UK rate
Doggy Daycare

Full-day care at your home

£10-£18/visit
typical UK rate
Cat Sitting

In-home visits for cat owners

You set your own rate for each service. You keep up to 90% of every confirmed booking. Rates shown are typical ranges on Petme UK.

Why pet sitters choose Petme in the UK

Control over your income, your schedule, and your services. No shifts, no monthly fees.

Your rates, your income

You set every rate for every service. There are no platform-imposed price caps or suggested rates. You keep up to 90% of each booking, with no monthly subscription deducted. The more you book, the more you earn.

Up to 90% earnings on every booking

£20,000 vet protection on every booking

Every confirmed booking on Petme includes vet protection up to £20,000 for the pet in your care. This is included on every booking at no cost to you or the pet owner. You are covered whilst you work.

Included on every booking

Start earning as a pet sitter in three steps

Create your profile, set your services and rates, and start accepting bookings.

Create your free profile

Sign up to Petme and build your sitter profile. Add your experience, the services you offer, your rates per service, photos, and availability. Free to join with no monthly subscription.

Receive and accept booking requests

Local pet owners find your profile and send booking requests. You review each request and accept those that suit your schedule. Message owners directly before confirming.

Complete bookings and get paid

Provide the service, send updates to the owner, and receive payment. You keep up to 90% of every booking. Build a regular client base for a consistent and reliable income.

Petme only

High performers earn cashback.
No other UK platform does this.

Every other pet sitting platform takes its commission and gives nothing back. Petme rewards sitters who consistently deliver outstanding service with cashback credited directly to their account. The better you perform, the more you earn back.

Outstanding ratings

Maintain strong review scores across your bookings. Pet owners trust highly-rated sitters and book again.

Consistent completions

Build a reliable track record. Sitters who complete bookings at a high rate show owners they can be counted on.

Returning clients

Sitters who build loyal, repeat-client relationships are rewarded most. Loyalty flows both ways on Petme.

Pet sitter jobs in the UK. Your questions answered.

How do I find pet sitting jobs in the UK on Petme?
Sign up and create a free sitter profile on Petme. Set the services you offer, your rates, and your availability. Pet owners in your area can find your profile and send booking requests. There is no monthly fee and no minimum commitment. Create your sitter profile
What services can I offer as a pet sitter on Petme?
You can offer any combination of: dog boarding (overnight stays at your home), house sitting (staying in the owner's home), dog walking, drop-in visits, doggy daycare, and cat sitting. You choose which services to offer and set individual rates for each.
How much do pet sitters earn in the UK?
Pet sitter earnings on Petme vary by service and location. Typical rates: boarding £25-£55/night, house sitting £30-£65/night, dog walking £10-£20/walk, drop-in visits £8-£15/visit, daycare £20-£40/day. Sitters keep up to 90% of every booking. In London, rates are generally at the upper end of these ranges.
Do I need to be available full-time to be a pet sitter?
No. Pet sitting on Petme is flexible. You set your own availability and accept or decline each booking request. Many sitters work around full-time employment, using boarding and daycare to earn additional income on evenings and weekends. There is no minimum number of bookings required.
Do I need experience to become a pet sitter on Petme?
No formal qualifications or professional experience are required, but a genuine love for animals and reliability are essential. Many experienced sitters have personal pets of their own or have cared for animals throughout their lives. A pet first aid certificate is optional but can help attract more bookings.
Is every booking insured?
Yes. Every confirmed booking on Petme includes vet protection coverage up to £20,000 for the pet in your care, at no extra cost to you or the owner. This is built in to every booking regardless of service or rate.

Start your pet sitting career today

Free to join. Set your own rates. Keep up to 90% of every booking. £20,000 vet protection included on every booking.

Start earning as a pet sitter