Cat Sitter

The Comforted Kitty; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly direct deposit

Bonus opportunities

100% of tips go to you

Job summary

The Comforted Kitty is seeking a part-time cat sitter in Arlington, VA. This role allows you to work independently, providing essential cat care while clients are away. Responsibilities include feeding, cleaning litter boxes, and offering companionship to cats according to their needs.

Ideal candidates will have prior cat care experience and the ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays. Compensation starts at $25 per visit, with bonus opportunities and full tips going to the sitter.

Qualifications

• Experienced with cat care, especially in a pet sitting capacity.
• Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Comfortable working independently in clients’ homes.

Responsibilities

• Feed and refresh water for cats.
• Clean litter boxes.
• Provide playtime and companionship.
• Send visit updates and photos via app.
• Follow detailed care instructions.
• Bring in mail or packages as needed.
• Adjust lights and blinds if requested.
• Administer medication when trained.

Skills

Cat care experience

Reliability

Strong written communication

Detail-oriented

Comfortable working independently

Smartphone with internet & camera

Job description

Part-Time Cat Sitter — Arlington, VA Area

Do you love cats and enjoy working independently? The Comforted Kitty is looking for reliable, responsible cat lovers to provide in-home cat sitting visits while clients are away.

This is a flexible, part-time independent contractor position where you set your availability and service area, and we match you with clients. It’s a great fit if you want meaningful, independent work caring for cats, helping pet parents travel with peace of mind, and building trust with repeat clients.

What You’ll Do

Cat sitting visits may include:

• Feeding cats and refreshing water
• Cleaning litter boxes
• Giving playtime, affection, or companionship based on each cat’s personality
• Sending visit updates and photos through our app
• Following each client’s detailed care instructions
• Bringing in mail or packages
• Adjusting lights, blinds, or trash/recycling when requested
• Administering medication when within your experience and comfort level

Most visits take place while clients are traveling, so weekend, holiday, morning, afternoon, and evening availability is especially valuable.

Service Types

• Drop-ins: 30 / 45 / 60 minutes (1–3x daily)
• Extended daytime visits: 2-8 hours
• Overnights: 10-hour stays
• 24-hour care: live-in with overnight care

What We Look For

• Experienced with cat care, especially in a pet sitting capacity
• Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented
• Strong written communication
• Comfortable working independently in clients’ homes
• Smartphone with reliable internet & camera
• Medication experience (oral, injections, fluids)
• Holiday & weekend availability

Pay & Perks

• Sitters are paid per visit, with rates typically starting around $25 per 30 minute visit, with higher pay for longer visits, overnight care, house sitting.
• Weekly direct deposit
• Bonus opportunities (holidays, short notice, strong feedback)
• 100% of tips go to you