Doggy Daycare Jobs in Jacksonville

Host dogs by day across Jacksonville and set your own rate

Fit daycare around your week in Jacksonville at $25 to $44 per day, within the 3-animal per-address rule.

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$25 to $44
per day of daycare in Jacksonville
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 Jacksonville

Jacksonville summers are hot and humid, and Atlantic hurricane season runs June through November. Sitters walk early and late from May to September, watch for hot pavement, and keep a storm plan ready for coastal bookings near the beaches.

When demand peaks

Demand peaks in summer (June to August), over Thanksgiving, and through the December holidays, with the Florida-Georgia football weekend in early November adding a reliable annual spike. The metro's sheer size means most sitters work one quadrant and fill calendars with repeat clients there.

Know your Jacksonville pickup areas

Most daycare bookings cluster Riverside to Atlantic Beach. 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.

Breeds you will meet in Jacksonville

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

Rates in Jacksonville

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Doggy daycare

$25 to $44 per day

Dog walking

$14 to $23 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

$15 to $23 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Overnight boarding

$35 to $62 per night

Where demand is strongest

Jacksonville areas that book the most

Petme daycare bookings in Jacksonville come from neighborhoods like Riverside, Avondale, San Marco, with weekday drop-offs and regular weekly places the most requested.

Florida requires no state pet-sitter licence and levies no state income tax. Jacksonville enforces a leash-and-cleanup ordinance and runs permitted dog parks. Pet-sitting income is reported federally on a Schedule C, with a 1099-NEC from Petme once your annual earnings pass the federal reporting threshold. The cap Jacksonville applies is 3 animals to an address, set in 656.1601, yours included.

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Why Petme

Built for sitters in Jacksonville

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

Doggy Daycare Jobs in Jacksonville

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

Can I pick up doggy daycare jobs near me in Jacksonville?
You choose the areas of Jacksonville you cover, and owners in those areas send you booking requests. Nothing is assigned to you across town. Set your coverage to the streets you can actually reach, and decline anything outside them.
Is Petme hiring daycare hosts in Jacksonville?
Think of it as clients rather than a job offer. Daycare hosts on Petme are self-employed, so what you do in Jacksonville is accept booking requests at rates you set yourself.
Can I offer dog walking as well as doggy daycare in Jacksonville?
You pick which services to offer, so dog walking alongside doggy daycare is normal. Each carries its own rate that you set, and you can switch one off without touching the other. Most sitters in Jacksonville start with one and add a second once the calendar fills.
How much do doggy daycare hosts earn per day in Jacksonville?
Doggy daycare on Petme in Jacksonville runs $25 to $44 per day. You set your own day rate and keep up to 90% of every booking. The cap Jacksonville applies is 3 animals to an address, set in 656.1601, yours included.
Are doggy daycare jobs hiring near me in Jacksonville?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Jacksonville year-round, from Riverside to Avondale, 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 doggy daycare jobs in Jacksonville 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 doggy daycare a good part time job in Jacksonville?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Jacksonville sitters take a few bookings a week around a job or studies and scale up or down as their calendar allows.
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 Jacksonville hosts take a small group they can manage comfortably.
Do I need a yard or a commercial space for daycare in Jacksonville?
No. Many Petme hosts run daycare from a home or an apartment with regular walk breaks, from Riverside to Avondale. You decide whether your space suits high-energy or large breeds. The cap Jacksonville applies is 3 animals to an address, set in 656.1601, yours included.
Can I set my own daycare schedule and headcount in Jacksonville?
Your daycare days are yours. The headcount is not. The cap Jacksonville applies is 3 animals to an address, set in 656.1601, yours included. Count back before you take another dog.
What protection comes with daycare 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 Riverside and Avondale.
When is doggy daycare demand highest in Jacksonville?
Demand peaks in summer (June to August), over Thanksgiving, and through the December holidays, with the Florida-Georgia football weekend in early November adding a reliable annual spike. That pattern shapes doggy daycare bookings in Jacksonville across the year. Jacksonville summers are hot and humid, and Atlantic hurricane season runs June through November.
What do I need to start doggy daycare in Jacksonville?
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 Jacksonville areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly host in Jacksonville?
Owners in Jacksonville mostly keep Labrador, Goldendoodle, French Bulldog, Boxer, rescue mixes. Saying on your profile which of those you have hosted helps owners choose you, because most are looking for someone already comfortable with their dog's size and energy.
Is there flexible work in Jacksonville I can fit around another job?
Yes. Petme sitters in Jacksonville are self-employed, with no assigned shifts and no minimum hours, so you can take doggy daycare bookings alongside other work. You pick the areas you cover and the rate you charge, and you accept only what fits.
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Dog grooming jobs in Jacksonville

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Pet photographer jobs in Jacksonville

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