Pet Sitting Jobs in San Mateo

Get paid to care for pets across San Mateo

Offer one service or several across San Mateo and take only what fits your week. 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
$36+
per walk at the top end
$22,000
Protection Plan on every booking
4.9 / 5
average sitter rating on Petme
Rates in San Mateo

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Dog walking

$22 to $36 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

$22 to $36 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Where demand is strongest

San Mateo areas that book the most

Petme bookings in San Mateo come from neighborhoods like Downtown San Mateo, North Central, North Shoreview, across walks, drop-in visits and house sitting.

Downtown San MateoNorth CentralNorth ShoreviewSunnybraeHayward ParkHillsdaleBeresfordBaywoodSan Mateo ParkBay MeadowsFiesta GardensLaurelwood
Why Petme

Built for sitters in San Mateo

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.

Protected on every booking

$22,000 in Protection Plan comes with every confirmed booking, so you are never on the hook alone if something goes wrong.

Common questions

Pet Sitting Jobs in San Mateo

What new sitters ask before signing up on Petme in San Mateo.

How much can I earn as a pet sitter in San Mateo?
On Petme in San Mateo, dog walking at $22 to $36 per 30 to 60 minute walk, drop-in visits at $22 to $36 per 20 to 30 minute visit. You keep up to 90% of every booking.
Can I do pet sitting jobs in San Mateo 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 San Mateo?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many San Mateo 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 San Mateo?
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 San Mateo?
Petme bookings in San Mateo come from neighborhoods like Downtown San Mateo, North Central, North Shoreview, across walks, drop-in visits and house sitting.
Can I set my own rates and hours in San Mateo?
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 Downtown San Mateo or North Central. No assigned shifts, no minimum hours.
What protection comes with each booking?
Every Petme booking includes $22,000 in Protection Plan for the pet in your care, at no cost to you or the owner. The same cover applies whether you sit in Downtown San Mateo or North Central.
Are pet sitting jobs hiring near me in San Mateo?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across San Mateo year-round, from Downtown San Mateo to North Central, 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.
Nearby cities

Pet sitting jobs near San Mateo

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

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Pet sitters near me in San Mateo

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

Dog walking jobs in San Mateo

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

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Cat sitting jobs in San Mateo

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

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Dog grooming jobs in San Mateo

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