Pet Sitting Jobs in Thousand Oaks

Build regular pet care clients in Thousand Oaks

Grow from a couple of bookings near Westlake Village and Newbury Park 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
$90+
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 Thousand Oaks

Thousand Oaks has a Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers and mild winters. Fall brings Santa Ana winds and elevated wildfire risk, so sitters keep an eye on air quality and heat, and walk dogs during cooler morning and evening hours in summer.

When demand peaks

Travel demand peaks over the summer and the winter holidays, when Conejo Valley families leave town. Boarding and house sitting lead during those stretches, while dog walking and drop-in visits carry the workweek for commuters heading toward Los Angeles.

Know your Thousand Oaks areas

Most bookings cluster Newbury Park to Lang Ranch. Owners look for sitters who know the area and can reach them without a long trip.

Breeds you will meet in Thousand Oaks

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

Rates in Thousand Oaks

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Dog walking

$20 to $35 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

$22 to $38 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Doggy daycare

$42 to $70 per day

Dog boarding

$50 to $90 per night

House sitting

$50 to $90 per night

Where demand is strongest

Thousand Oaks areas that book the most

Petme bookings in Thousand Oaks come from neighborhoods like Westlake Village, Newbury Park, Agoura Hills, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.

California requires dogs four months and older to be licensed and vaccinated against rabies, and leash laws apply on public streets and most trails, with off-leash allowed only in posted areas. Pet-care earnings are self-employment income, reported on Schedule C against the platform's 1099.

Westlake VillageNewbury ParkAgoura HillsOak ParkMoorparkConejo ValleyLang RanchWildwoodHidden ValleyLynn Ranch
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Thousand Oaks

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 Thousand Oaks

What new sitters ask before signing up on Petme in Thousand Oaks.

How much can I earn as a pet sitter in Thousand Oaks?
On Petme in Thousand Oaks, dog walking at $20 to $35 per 30 to 60 minute walk, drop-in visits at $22 to $38 per 20 to 30 minute visit, doggy daycare at $42 to $70 per day, dog boarding at $50 to $90 per night, house sitting at $50 to $90 per night. You keep up to 90% of every booking.
Where is demand strongest in Thousand Oaks?
Petme bookings in Thousand Oaks come from neighborhoods like Westlake Village, Newbury Park, Agoura Hills, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.
Can I set my own rates and hours in Thousand Oaks?
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 Westlake Village or Newbury Park. 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 Westlake Village or Newbury Park.
Are pet sitting jobs hiring near me in Thousand Oaks?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Thousand Oaks year-round, from Westlake Village to Newbury Park, 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 Thousand Oaks 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 Thousand Oaks?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Thousand Oaks 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 Thousand Oaks?
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 Thousand Oaks?
Travel demand peaks over the summer and the winter holidays, when Conejo Valley families leave town. That pattern shapes pet sitting bookings in Thousand Oaks across the year. Thousand Oaks has a Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers and mild winters.
What do I need to start pet sitting in Thousand Oaks?
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 Thousand Oaks areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly look after in Thousand Oaks?
Owners in Thousand Oaks mostly keep Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, French Bulldog, Australian Shepherd, 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.
Is there flexible work in Thousand Oaks I can fit around another job?
Yes. Petme sitters in Thousand Oaks 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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Dog walking jobs in Thousand Oaks

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

Doggy daycare jobs in Thousand Oaks

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

Cat sitting jobs in Thousand Oaks

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.

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Dog grooming jobs in Thousand Oaks

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