Pet Sitting Jobs in Richmond

Get paid to pet sit in Richmond

Plenty of owners in Richmond need reliable care while they work or travel. 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
$85+
per night for house sitting 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 Richmond

Richmond summers turn hot and muggy, so sitters keep midday walks short and steer dogs toward shaded James River trails, while mild winters allow comfortable walking nearly year-round. Spring pollen and afternoon thunderstorms shape the daily timing.

When demand peaks

Boarding and house sitting peak around summer travel and the winter holidays, with VCU's term calendar lifting drop-in and walking demand near campus. Tourism around the James River and historic districts adds steady weekend bookings.

Know your Richmond areas

Most bookings cluster The Fan and Carytown to Church Hill and Scott's Addition. Owners look for sitters who know the area and can reach them without a long trip.

Breeds you will meet in Richmond

Owners here mostly keep Labrador Retriever, 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 Richmond

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Dog walking

$17 to $35 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

$17 to $38 per 20 to 30 minute visit

House sitting

$38 to $85 per night

Where demand is strongest

Richmond areas that book the most

Petme bookings in Richmond come from neighborhoods like The Fan, Carytown, Church Hill, across walks, drop-in visits and house sitting.

Under 30-694.1, boarding dogs for payment at a Richmond address is a kennel use and not permitted at a residence. The restriction is about your address, not the work. Walking, drop-ins and house sitting all go ahead in Richmond. Richmond also caps animals at one address at 4, and your own pets count toward it. Virginia does not require a state license to pet sit or walk dogs, so most sitters operate without a permit. Home dog boarding may need a conditional-use permit or fall under local kennel zoning, so check Richmond rules before offering it. Earnings are self-employment income reported on Schedule C, with a 1099 issued once you cross the platform reporting threshold.

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Why Petme

Built for sitters in Richmond

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 Richmond

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

How do I get pet sitting jobs near me in Richmond?
There is no job board to scroll. Your profile carries the Richmond areas you work in, and dog care requests arrive from owners in those areas for you to accept or decline.
Who is hiring for pet sitting in Richmond?
There is no employer behind this. Richmond owners choose you from your profile and book you as a self-employed sitter, which is why you set the rate and the hours rather than being given them.
How much can I earn as a pet sitter in Richmond?
On Petme in Richmond, dog walking at $17 to $35 per 30 to 60 minute walk, drop-in visits at $17 to $38 per 20 to 30 minute visit, house sitting at $38 to $85 per night. You keep up to 90% of every booking.
Can I do pet sitting jobs in Richmond 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 Richmond?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Richmond 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 Richmond?
Most new sitters start with dog walking and drop-in visits, then add house sitting once they have a few five-star reviews and know their schedule.
Where is demand strongest in Richmond?
Petme bookings in Richmond come from neighborhoods like The Fan, Carytown, Church Hill, across walks, drop-in visits and house sitting.
Can I set my own rates and hours in Richmond?
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 The Fan or Carytown. 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 The Fan or Carytown.
Are pet sitting jobs hiring near me in Richmond?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Richmond year-round, from The Fan to Carytown, 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.
When is pet sitting demand highest in Richmond?
Boarding and house sitting peak around summer travel and the winter holidays, with VCU's term calendar lifting drop-in and walking demand near campus. That pattern shapes pet sitting bookings in Richmond across the year.
What do I need to start pet sitting in Richmond?
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 Richmond areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly look after in Richmond?
Owners in Richmond mostly keep Labrador Retriever, Goldendoodle, French Bulldog, Boxer, German Shepherd. 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.
Is there flexible work in Richmond I can fit around another job?
Yes. Petme sitters in Richmond are self-employed, with no assigned shifts and no minimum hours, so you can take pet sitting 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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Pet sitters in Richmond for owners

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Dog walking jobs in Richmond

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

Doggy daycare jobs in Richmond

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

Cat sitting jobs in Richmond

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

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