Advice on Pet/House Sitting Rates

[snakemama]

I'm late to this thread, but here goes: I charge $20/visit and I don't do overnights. I have in the past added on a $5 charge for giving subQ fluids during my visits, but lately I haven't because most animals are so cooperative for their fluids that it's really no extra work.

Most of my clients are from when I was an RVT, so I have a lot of diabetic and renal failure pet sitting clients.

[Jessika]

After some thought, I think I've decided to go with $15/visit, an extra $5 per visit for special things (dog walking, difficult pets needing medication, etc), and $50 for overnights. Compared to other techs, and in response to the clients when I've asked for that, they think it seems fair and on-par with other sitters in the area with my experience and education (actually I've had someone say that $50/night is "very affordable" versus taking your pet to the kennel).

Thank you all so much for your input, advice, and suggestions

[moosmom]

I'm also trained in animal CPR and can give sub-Q fluids and insulin injections. Most of my clients have no problem paying my prices. If they ask me to go lower, generally I'll work with them, as ANY kind of fee they pay, is extra money for me and my cats.

I have offered to do a dry run (freebie) sometimes to allow them to see how I work. That has also paid off.

I wish you LOTS of luck. My clients are all by word-of-mouth. My cousin's wife is a realtor and will leave my business cards and fridge magnets with new buyers who have pets. I put them ANYWHERE I can. It's paid off.