Cat Sitter

The Comforted Kitty, LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 12,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly direct deposit

Bonus opportunities

100% tips

Paid per visit

Job summary

The Comforted Kitty, LLC in Arlington, VA is seeking a reliable part-time cat sitter to provide in-home visits while clients are away. This independent contractor role offers flexible scheduling and the chance to build trust with repeat clients by delivering feeding, litter box care, playtime, and updates through our app.

Ideal candidates are experienced with cat care, punctual, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently in clients’ homes.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for cats in a pet-sitting capacity.
• Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented.
• Strong written communication.
• Comfortable working independently in clients' homes.
• Smartphone with reliable internet and camera.

Responsibilities

• Cat sitting visits may include feeding, water refresh, litter box cleaning, playtime, and companionship.
• Send visit updates and photos through our app.
• Follow each client's care instructions.
• Bring in mail or packages and adjust lights as requested.
• Administer medication when within experience and comfort level.

Skills

Cat care

Reliability

Attention to detail

Written communication

Independent work

Smartphone & internet

Medication experience

Holiday availability

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, orcompanionship 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 $25per 30 minute visit, withhigher pay for longer visits, overnight care, house sitting.


• Weekly direct deposit


• Bonus opportunities (holidays, short notice, strong feedback)


• 100% of tips go to you