Dog Sitting Jobs in Virginia Beach

Host dogs in your home across Virginia Beach

Dog sitting in Virginia Beach fits around study or another job. Dog boarding in Virginia Beach runs $38 to $90 per night, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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$38 to $90
per night boarding in Virginia Beach
Up to 90%
of every booking kept by the sitter
$22,000
Protection Plan for eligible vet costs
4.9 / 5
average sitter rating on Petme
A local edge

Local know-how pays off in Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach summers are hot and humid with frequent afternoon thunderstorms, and the coast sees occasional tropical systems in late summer. Sitters plan walks around storm timing and the heat, and keep dogs hydrated near the sand.

When demand peaks

Tourist season from Memorial Day through Labor Day drives heavy travel and vacation-rental turnover, with a second bump around winter holidays. Drop-in visits and boarding lead demand at the coast.

Know your Virginia Beach areas

Most bookings cluster the Oceanfront to Sandbridge. Owners look for sitters who know the area and can reach them without a long trip.

Breeds you will meet in Virginia Beach

Owners here mostly keep Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Goldendoodle, French Bulldog. Knowing how those breeds behave, and saying so on your profile, is what turns a first booking into a repeat client.

Rates in Virginia Beach

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Dog boarding

$38 to $90 per night

Doggy daycare

$28 to $55 per day

Dog walking

$17 to $36 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

$17 to $38 per 20 to 30 minute visit

House sitting

$38 to $90 per night

Where demand is strongest

Virginia Beach areas that book the most

Petme bookings in Virginia Beach come from neighborhoods like Sandbridge, Hilltop, Great Neck, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.

Virginia does not require a state pet-sitter or dog-walker license. Virginia Beach enforces leash rules and seasonal beach restrictions on dogs near the Oceanfront. Pet-care income is self-employment earnings reported on Schedule C, with quarterly estimated taxes as profit grows.

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Why Petme

Built for sitters in Virginia Beach

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.

Protection Plan for eligible vet costs

Owners booking through Petme have the Protection Plan, up to $22,000 for eligible vet costs, subject to its terms.

Common questions

Dog Sitting Jobs in Virginia Beach

What new sitters ask before signing up on Petme in Virginia Beach.

Do I have to choose between dog sitting and dog walking in Virginia Beach?
Adding dog walking takes a rate and a short description. It is the quickest way to widen the pool of Virginia Beach owners who can find you, and you can remove it again whenever you like.
How much can I earn dog sitting in Virginia Beach?
Dog boarding on Petme in Virginia Beach runs $38 to $90 per night, with daycare and walks adding daytime income. You set your own rate per service, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
What is the difference between dog boarding and doggy daycare?
Boarding is overnight, billed per night, while the owner travels. Daycare is daytime only, billed per day, for owners at work. You can offer either or both and set a separate rate for each.
Do I choose which dogs and bookings I accept in Virginia Beach?
Yes. You review each request, arrange a meet first if you want, and accept or decline. No assigned bookings and no minimum hours, whether the owner is in Sandbridge or Hilltop. You set your rates and availability per service.
What protection do I get on dog sitting bookings?
The Petme Protection Plan offers up to $22,000 for eligible vet costs for the dog in your care, subject to its terms. The same terms apply across Sandbridge and Hilltop.
Are dog sitting jobs hiring near me in Virginia Beach?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Virginia Beach year-round, from Sandbridge to Hilltop, and owners send booking requests directly to sitters in their area. There is no vacancy list to wait on: you create a profile, set the areas you cover, and accept the requests you want.
Can I do dog sitting jobs in Virginia Beach at 16 or 17?
No. Petme sitters must be 18 or over, so under-18s cannot take bookings yet. From 18 you need a smartphone with the Petme app, to pass ID verification, and a profile that describes the pets you have cared for, including your own.
Is dog sitting a good part time job in Virginia Beach?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Virginia Beach sitters take a few bookings a week around a job or studies and scale up or down as their calendar allows.
Can I board dogs in an apartment in Virginia Beach?
Yes. You set your own house rules: the dog sizes you accept, how many dogs at once, and whether your home suits high-energy breeds. Many Virginia Beach sitters board small and medium dogs from a flat near a park in Sandbridge or Hilltop.
When is dog sitting demand highest in Virginia Beach?
Tourist season from Memorial Day through Labor Day drives heavy travel and vacation-rental turnover, with a second bump around winter holidays. That pattern shapes dog sitting bookings in Virginia Beach across the year. Virginia Beach summers are hot and humid with frequent afternoon thunderstorms, and the coast sees occasional tropical systems in late summer.
What do I need to start dog sitting in Virginia Beach?
You need to be 18 or over, have a smartphone with the Petme app, and pass ID verification. Owners choose on reviews, availability and a complete profile, so it is worth describing the pets you have looked after, including your own, and naming the Virginia Beach areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly look after in Virginia Beach?
Owners in Virginia Beach mostly keep Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Goldendoodle, French Bulldog, Beagle. Saying on your profile which of those you have looked after helps owners choose you, because most are looking for someone already comfortable with their dog's size and energy.
Are there jobs in Virginia Beach right now?
Yes. Owners across Virginia Beach book dog sitting on Petme all year, and you take the ones that suit you. Sitters here are self-employed, so there are no assigned shifts and no minimum hours, and you set your own rate for every service you offer.
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Dog walking jobs in Virginia Beach

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

Doggy daycare jobs in Virginia Beach

Host dogs during the day. Set your own headcount, hours and rate, and keep up to 90%.

Cat sitting jobs in Virginia Beach

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