Pet Sitting Jobs in Knoxville

Mix walks, visits and boarding across Knoxville

Grow from a couple of bookings near Old City and Fourth and Gill to a full weekly round. Set your own rates and keep up to 90% of every booking.

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Up to 90%
of every booking kept by the sitter
$75+
per night for boarding at the top end
$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 Knoxville

Knoxville summers run hot and muggy with July highs in the 80s and 90s, so sitters shift longer walks to early morning or after sunset and keep midday outings short and shaded along the river greenways. Winters are mild with only occasional snow, so outdoor bookings rarely pause.

When demand peaks

Demand climbs around the University of Tennessee calendar and football Saturdays, plus summer travel and the winter holidays when boarding and daycare lead. Drop-in visits spike during fall break and spring break when families leave town.

Know your Knoxville areas

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

Breeds you will meet in Knoxville

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

Rates in Knoxville

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Dog walking

$15 to $30 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

$15 to $32 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Doggy daycare

$25 to $48 per day

Dog boarding

$35 to $75 per night

House sitting

$35 to $75 per night

Where demand is strongest

Knoxville areas that book the most

Petme bookings in Knoxville come from neighborhoods like Old City, Fourth and Gill, Sequoyah Hills, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.

Tennessee does not require a state licence to work as a pet sitter or dog walker. Knoxville requires dogs to be leashed or under control off the owner's property, with designated off-leash dog parks the exception. Sitting income is self-employment income reportable on Schedule C, with quarterly estimated taxes once earnings pass the IRS threshold.

Old CityFourth and GillSequoyah HillsBeardenOld North KnoxvilleIsland HomeSouth Knoxville (SoKno)Fort SandersParkridgeDowntown NorthMechanicsvilleWest Hills
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Knoxville

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

Pet Sitting Jobs in Knoxville

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

How much can I earn as a pet sitter in Knoxville?
On Petme in Knoxville, dog walking at $15 to $30 per 30 to 60 minute walk, drop-in visits at $15 to $32 per 20 to 30 minute visit, doggy daycare at $25 to $48 per day, dog boarding at $35 to $75 per night, house sitting at $35 to $75 per night. You keep up to 90% of every booking.
Where is demand strongest in Knoxville?
Petme bookings in Knoxville come from neighborhoods like Old City, Fourth and Gill, Sequoyah Hills, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.
Can I set my own rates and hours in Knoxville?
Yes. You set a rate for each service and your own available hours, and you accept or decline each request, whether the booking is in Old City or Fourth and Gill. No assigned shifts, no minimum hours.
What protection comes with each booking?
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 sit in Old City or Fourth and Gill.
Are pet sitting jobs hiring near me in Knoxville?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Knoxville year-round, from Old City to Fourth and Gill, 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 pet sitting jobs in Knoxville 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 pet sitting a good part time job in Knoxville?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Knoxville sitters take a few bookings a week around a job or studies and scale up or down as their calendar allows.
Which services should I offer first in Knoxville?
Most new sitters start with dog walking and drop-in visits, then add boarding or daycare once they have a few five-star reviews and know their schedule.
When is pet sitting demand highest in Knoxville?
Demand climbs around the University of Tennessee calendar and football Saturdays, plus summer travel and the winter holidays when boarding and daycare lead. That pattern shapes pet sitting bookings in Knoxville across the year.
What do I need to start pet sitting in Knoxville?
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 Knoxville areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly look after in Knoxville?
Owners in Knoxville mostly keep Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd, Beagle, Goldendoodle. 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 Old City?
Yes. Old City is one of the Knoxville areas Petme sitters cover, and you choose exactly which parts of the city you take pet sitting bookings in. Owners there send requests straight to the sitters who list their neighborhood.
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Dog walking jobs in Knoxville

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

Doggy daycare jobs in Knoxville

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

Cat sitting jobs in Knoxville

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

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