Pet care jobs across the US

Get paid to care for pets near you

Dog walking, sitting, boarding, daycare, and drop-in visits. Choose the services you offer, set your own rates, and keep up to 90% of every booking. No assigned shifts, no minimum hours.

Six 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.

Why pet lovers work with Petme

Keep up to 90%

You set every rate and keep up to 90% of each booking. Payouts land in your bank within 2 business days of a completed booking.

Your hours, your clients

Accept or decline every request. Work a few walks a week around a job, or build a full week across boarding, daycare, and visits. No assigned shifts.

$22,000 Protection Plan

Every confirmed booking includes up to $22,000 through the Protection Plan for the pet in your care. Free for you, free for the owner, on every service.

Frequently asked questions

What pet care jobs can I get on Petme in the US?
Petme has six kinds of pet care work: dog walking, pet sitting, cat sitting, dog sitting (overnight boarding), doggy daycare, and house sitting. You pick which services to offer from one profile and can add more as you build reviews.
How much do pet care jobs pay in the US?
It depends on the service. Dog walking runs $15 to $30 a walk, drop-in visits $16 to $50, doggy daycare $25 to $80 a day, overnight boarding $35 to $75 a night, and house sitting $45 to $130 a night. You set your own rate and keep up to 90% of every booking.
Are there pet care jobs near me?
Petme has pet care jobs in metros across the US, so most people find work within their own neighborhood. Open a service above and then your city to see local rates and start a profile that owners near you can book.
Can I get dog jobs specifically?
Yes. Dog walking, dog sitting, and doggy daycare are all dog-focused. Many people who search for dog jobs start with walking because it needs no space at home, then add boarding or daycare once they have regular clients.
What does Petme ask for before you take pet care work?
Reliability and genuine care for animals are what owners book on. Many sitters complete a pet first aid course to build trust. You must be 18 or over, based in the US, and able to pass ID verification.
Can I do pet care jobs part time or as a side hustle?
Yes. You set your own availability and accept or decline each request, so pet care fits around a day job or classes. Many people start with a few walks or visits a week and scale up from there. No assigned shifts, no minimum hours.
Am I covered if something goes wrong with a pet?
Every confirmed Petme booking automatically includes up to $22,000 through the Protection Plan for the pet in your care. Included at no extra cost to you or the owner, on every booking and every service.
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, across every service you offer.

Start earning with pets today

Set your own rates. No shifts, no minimum hours.

Dog walking jobs in the US

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

Pet sitting jobs in the US

Offer every service from one profile. Set your own rates and keep up to 90% of every booking.

House sitting jobs in the US

Stay in the owner home and keep pets in their own space. The top nightly rate in pet care.

Become a pet sitter in the US

The full guide to getting started on Petme. Keep up to 90% of every booking.

Pet sitters in the US

See the owner side of the marketplace you would join. 0% owner fee, Protection Plan on every booking.