Pet Sitting Jobs in Wilmington

Pet care jobs in Wilmington, you set the hours

Start with a service or two near Historic Downtown and Midtown and grow from there. 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 on every booking
4.9 / 5
average sitter rating on Petme
A local edge

Local know-how pays off in Wilmington

Wilmington has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers, mild winters, and a hurricane season along the Cape Fear coast. Sitters run early and evening routes in the summer heat, carry water on the Riverwalk, and keep an eye on storm advisories from August into October.

When demand peaks

Demand peaks over the summer beach season and college move-in at UNC Wilmington, plus the winter holidays. Boarding and house sitting lead when owners travel; walks and drop-ins carry the workweek.

Know your Wilmington areas

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

Breeds you will meet in Wilmington

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

Rates in Wilmington

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Dog walking

$15 to $24 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

$15 to $26 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Doggy daycare

$26 to $45 per day

Dog boarding

$32 to $58 per night

House sitting

$32 to $58 per night

Where demand is strongest

Wilmington areas that book the most

Petme bookings in Wilmington come from neighborhoods like Historic Downtown, Midtown, South Wilmington, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.

North Carolina does not require a state pet-sitter or dog-walker license. New Hanover County requires dogs to be licensed and leashed in public, with off-leash play limited to designated dog parks. 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 Wilmington

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 Wilmington

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

How much can I earn as a pet sitter in Wilmington?
On Petme in Wilmington, dog walking at $15 to $24 per 30 to 60 minute walk, drop-in visits at $15 to $26 per 20 to 30 minute visit, doggy daycare at $26 to $45 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.
Are pet sitting jobs hiring near me in Wilmington?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Wilmington year-round, from Historic Downtown to Midtown, 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 Wilmington 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 Wilmington?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Wilmington 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 Wilmington?
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 Wilmington?
Petme bookings in Wilmington come from neighborhoods like Historic Downtown, Midtown, South Wilmington, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.
Can I set my own rates and hours in Wilmington?
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 Historic Downtown or Midtown. 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 Historic Downtown or Midtown.
When is pet sitting demand highest in Wilmington?
Demand peaks over the summer beach season and college move-in at UNC Wilmington, plus the winter holidays. That pattern shapes pet sitting bookings in Wilmington across the year. Wilmington has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers, mild winters, and a hurricane season along the Cape Fear coast.
What do I need to start pet sitting in Wilmington?
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 Wilmington areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly look after in Wilmington?
Owners in Wilmington mostly keep Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd, French Bulldog, Boxer. 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.
Are there jobs in Wilmington right now?
Yes. Owners across Wilmington book pet sitting on Petme all year, and you take the ones that suit you. Sitters here are self-employed, so there are no assigned shifts and no minimum hours, and you set your own rate for every service you offer.
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Dog walking jobs in Wilmington

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

Doggy daycare jobs in Wilmington

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

Cat sitting jobs in Wilmington

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 Wilmington

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