House Sitting Jobs in Lubbock

House sitting jobs in Lubbock, on your terms

House sitting in Lubbock fits around studies or another job. House sitting in Lubbock runs $28 to $45 per night, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

Petme is live in Lubbock. Get verified and start accepting requests in your neighborhood.

Start house sittingUp to 90% kept. $22,000 Protection Plan.

Prefer to apply from a laptop? Start your application on the web

Not looking for work? Find a house sitter near you

$28 to $45
per night house sitting in Lubbock
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 Lubbock

Lubbock sits on the semi-arid High Plains, where July highs average around 92 degrees and afternoons routinely push into the upper 90s. Winters are dry and cold, with January averaging near 41 degrees and only about 7 inches of snow a year. Walkers shift to early-morning and evening routes in summer to keep dogs off hot pavement, and the frequent High Plains wind means carrying water on every walk.

When demand peaks

Texas Tech University drives much of the calendar here. Move-in in August, football weekends in fall, and winter and spring breaks all send students and staff traveling, which lifts demand for boarding and drop-in visits. Summer vacation travel adds a second peak for overnight care.

Know your Lubbock areas

Most bookings cluster Tech Terrace to the Medical District. Owners look for sitters who know the area and can reach them without a long trip.

Breeds you will meet in Lubbock

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

Rates in Lubbock

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

House sitting

$28 to $45 per night

Overnight boarding

$28 to $45 per night

Drop-in visits

$16 to $26 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Dog walking

$17 to $30 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Where demand is strongest

Lubbock areas that book the most

Petme bookings in Lubbock come from neighborhoods like Tech Terrace, North Overton, South Overton, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.

Texas does not license pet sitters or dog walkers at the state level. Lubbock does not require a general business license for a solo pet-care operator, though you should confirm whether your activity triggers any local permit with the City of Lubbock. City ordinance Chapter 4 requires dogs off the owner's premises to be physically restrained on a leash at all times except inside a fenced dog park such as Canyon Run. Pet-care earnings are self-employment income, reported on Schedule C against the platform's 1099.

Tech TerraceNorth OvertonSouth OvertonHeart of LubbockGuadalupeDunbar-Manhattan HeightsMaxey ParkMedical DistrictWheelockClapp ParkBowieKings Park
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Lubbock

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

House Sitting Jobs in Lubbock

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

How much do house sitters earn per night in Lubbock?
House sitting on Petme in Lubbock runs $28 to $45 per night. You set your own nightly rate, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
What protection comes with house sitting bookings?
The Petme Protection Plan offers up to $22,000 for eligible vet costs for the pet in your care, subject to its terms. The same terms apply whether you stay in Tech Terrace or North Overton.
Are house sitting jobs hiring near me in Lubbock?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Lubbock year-round, from Tech Terrace to North Overton, 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 house sitting jobs in Lubbock 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 house sitting a good part time job in Lubbock?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Lubbock sitters take a few bookings a week around a job or studies and scale up or down as their calendar allows.
What does house sitting involve?
You stay in the owner's home and keep their pet's routine: feeding, walks, play, and company overnight, plus basics like mail and plants if asked. Owners book it so their pet stays in familiar surroundings while they travel.
How is house sitting different from boarding in Lubbock?
With house sitting you go to the owner's home; with boarding the pet comes to you. House sitting suits pets that do better in their own space, and it is billed per night the same way.
Can I choose which house sitting jobs I accept in Lubbock?
Yes. You review each home and pet, arrange a meet first if you want, and accept or decline. You set your nightly rate and your available dates, whether the home is in Tech Terrace or North Overton. No assigned bookings and no minimum nights.
When is house sitting demand highest in Lubbock?
Texas Tech University drives much of the calendar here. That pattern shapes house sitting bookings in Lubbock across the year. Lubbock sits on the semi-arid High Plains, where July highs average around 92 degrees and afternoons routinely push into the upper 90s.
What do I need to start house sitting in Lubbock?
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 Lubbock areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly stay with in Lubbock?
Owners in Lubbock mostly keep Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Australian Shepherd, Chihuahua, Cattle Dog. Saying on your profile which of those you have stayed with helps owners choose you, because most are looking for someone already comfortable with their dog's size and energy.
Are there jobs in Lubbock right now?
Yes. Owners across Lubbock book house 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.
Are house sitting jobs in Lubbock paid?
Yes. House sitting on Petme is paid pet care: you stay overnight in the owner's home in Lubbock and look after their pets, and sitters here set nightly rates of about $40 to $75. It is not the arrangement where a sitter gets a free place to stay instead of pay.
Are there long-term house sitting jobs in Lubbock?
Yes, when owners travel for a week or more. Each booking covers the dates the owner requests, from one night to several weeks, and you choose which stays to accept. It is not a permanent live-in position, so longer work comes from owners away on extended trips and from repeat bookings.
Nearby cities

House sitting jobs near Lubbock

Cover more than one patch. Each city page has its own local rates and demand notes.

Fort WorthOklahoma CityEl PasoAlbuquerqueDallasAustin
New to pet care? Start here
How to become a pet sitter in the USPet sitter earnings and getting startedIs pet sitting worth it as a side hustle? The take-home mathHow to start pet sitting and land your first booking
Get started

Start earning in Lubbock

Set your own rate. Protection Plan up to $22,000, cashback that keeps your clients rebooking, and fast payouts to your bank.

Start house sitting

Prefer to apply from a laptop? Start your application on the web

Pet sitters near me in Lubbock

Browse verified Petme pet sitters near you in Lubbock: 0% owner fee, cashback on every booking, and $22,000 Protection Plan.

Dog walking jobs in Lubbock

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

Doggy daycare jobs in Lubbock

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

Cat sitting jobs in Lubbock

Drop-in cat visits and in-home cat care. Set your own rate per visit and keep up to 90%.

Pet sitting jobs across the US

Board, host daycare, and do drop-ins too. Set your own rates and keep up to 90% of every booking.

Become a pet sitter in the US

The full US guide to getting started on Petme. Keep up to 90%.

Dog grooming jobs in Lubbock

Groom professionally? Approved sitters with 6+ months of paid grooming can add it and post their work where owners nearby see it.