Pet Sitting Jobs in Schenectady

Pet sitting in Schenectady that fits your day

Mix daycare, drop-ins and boarding near Schenectady and Schenectady to suit your schedule. Set your own rates and keep up to 90% of every booking.

Get verified on Petme and take requests from owners across Schenectady.

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Up to 90%
of every booking kept by the sitter
$50+
per night for boarding at the top end
$22,000
Protection Plan for eligible vet costs
4.9 / 5
average sitter rating on Petme
Rates in Schenectady

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Dog walking

$16 to $26 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

$18 to $28 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Doggy daycare

$28 to $42 per day

Dog boarding

$30 to $50 per night

House sitting

$30 to $50 per night

Where you can work

Schenectady areas you can cover

Sitters in Schenectady choose the neighborhoods they cover. Overnight stays, drop-in visits, daycare and boarding, at rates they set.

Why Petme

Built for sitters in Schenectady

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 Schenectady

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

How much can I earn as a pet sitter in Schenectady?
On Petme in Schenectady, dog walking at $16 to $26 per 30 to 60 minute walk, drop-in visits at $18 to $28 per 20 to 30 minute visit, doggy daycare at $28 to $42 per day, dog boarding at $30 to $50 per night, house sitting at $30 to $50 per night. You keep up to 90% of every booking.
Where is demand strongest in Schenectady?
Sitters in Schenectady choose the neighborhoods they cover. Overnight stays, drop-in visits, daycare and boarding, at rates they set.
Can I set my own rates and hours in Schenectady?
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 Schenectady or Schenectady. 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 Schenectady or Schenectady.
Are pet sitting jobs hiring near me in Schenectady?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Schenectady year-round, from Schenectady to Schenectady, 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 Schenectady 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 Schenectady?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Schenectady 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 Schenectady?
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.
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Pet sitters near me in Schenectady

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

Dog walking jobs across the US

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

Doggy daycare jobs across the US

Every US metro hiring daycare hosts on Petme. Keep up to 90% of every booking.

Cat sitting jobs across the US

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%.