Pet Sitting Jobs in Waco

Pet care jobs in Waco, you set the hours

Holiday and travel weeks fill first for pet care in Waco. 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
$58+
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 Waco

Waco has a humid subtropical climate with long, hot summers that top 100 degrees and mild winters. Sitters move summer walks to early morning or evening, watch for hot pavement, and keep water on hand during the peak heat.

When demand peaks

Demand tracks the Baylor University calendar, rising over move-in weekends, football Saturdays, and breaks, plus summer and winter-holiday travel. Boarding and house sitting lead during those stretches, while dog walking and drop-in visits carry the workweek.

Know your Waco areas

Most bookings cluster Downtown Waco to Woodway. Owners look for sitters who know the area and can reach them without a long trip.

Breeds you will meet in Waco

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

Rates in Waco

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Dog walking

$14 to $22 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

$14 to $22 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Doggy daycare

$24 to $42 per day

Dog boarding

$32 to $58 per night

House sitting

$32 to $58 per night

Where demand is strongest

Waco areas that book the most

Petme bookings in Waco come from neighborhoods like Downtown Waco, Woodway, Hewitt, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.

Texas has no state pet-sitter license, but requires dogs to be vaccinated against rabies, and Waco's leash ordinance applies in public. Pet-care earnings are self-employment income, reported on Schedule C against the platform's 1099.

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Why Petme

Built for sitters in Waco

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 Waco

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

How much can I earn as a pet sitter in Waco?
On Petme in Waco, dog walking at $14 to $22 per 30 to 60 minute walk, drop-in visits at $14 to $22 per 20 to 30 minute visit, doggy daycare at $24 to $42 per day, dog boarding at $32 to $58 per night, house sitting at $32 to $58 per night. You keep up to 90% of every booking.
Is pet sitting a good part time job in Waco?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Waco 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 Waco?
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.
Where is demand strongest in Waco?
Petme bookings in Waco come from neighborhoods like Downtown Waco, Woodway, Hewitt, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.
Can I set my own rates and hours in Waco?
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 Waco or Woodway. 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 Downtown Waco or Woodway.
Are pet sitting jobs hiring near me in Waco?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Waco year-round, from Downtown Waco to Woodway, 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 Waco 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.
When is pet sitting demand highest in Waco?
Demand tracks the Baylor University calendar, rising over move-in weekends, football Saturdays, and breaks, plus summer and winter-holiday travel. That pattern shapes pet sitting bookings in Waco across the year. Waco has a humid subtropical climate with long, hot summers that top 100 degrees and mild winters.
What do I need to start pet sitting in Waco?
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 Waco areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly look after in Waco?
Owners in Waco mostly keep Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Chihuahua, Golden Retriever, Blue Heeler. 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 Waco I can fit around another job?
Yes. Petme sitters in Waco 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 Waco

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

Doggy daycare jobs in Waco

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

Cat sitting jobs in Waco

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 Waco

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