Cat Sitter

The Comforted Kitty; Austin (TX); On-site; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Bonuses & Holiday Pay

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

A pet care service provider in Austin is seeking a self-employed Cat Sitter to ensure the well-being of cats in clients' homes. This role offers flexibility in scheduling and tasks, allowing sitters to set their own hours. Ideal candidates should have experience caring for cats and possess strong customer service skills. Enjoy perks like competitive pay and bonuses for holiday work. If you're passionate about pets and ready to join a supportive community, apply today!

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Experience caring for cats is appreciated but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Visit client's homes for drop-in visits or overnight stays.
• Follow detailed care instructions for each cat.
• Communicate updates to pet owners through a pet sitting app.

Skills

Customer service skills

Experience caring for cats

Availability during peak times

Smartphone with internet access

Job description

Professional Cat Sitter – A Purrfectly Flexible Opportunity! 🐾

Do you love cats? Are you great at customer service and have a flexible schedule? Do you dream of turning your passion for felines into a rewarding job? If so, The Comforted Kitty is looking to contract immediately with a self‑employed Cat Sitter in the Austin metro area.

Position Details

The position is very flexible: you set your own hours, service area, and when you want to work. Get paid to take care of adorable cats – a dream for anyone who loves whiskers, purrs, and paws!

The Perks

Here’s what’s in it for you:

• Competitive Pay – Make money doing what you love!
• Bonuses & Holiday Pay – Receive bonus pay for working on holidays, accepting short notice requests, client referrals, positive feedback by your clients, and more. Many clients give generous gratuities which are 100% paid to the sitter.
• Flexibility – Depending on your location and availability, you can work as much as you’d like, with peak demand during holidays and summer.

Community

• It’s not just about work. Have access to a group chat network of hundreds of other self‑employed pet care providers across the country who you can ask for questions or advice about cat care, health and behavior, as well as community resources for fostering or adopting cats (and dogs) in need of homes.

A Day in the Life of a Cat Sitter

Cat Sitters visit cats in client’s homes for drop‑in visits (30, 45, or 60 minutes) once or twice daily or for 10‑hour overnight stays. Before your first sitting visit, you’ll meet each client and their cat in person for a meet and greet in their home, winning them over with your warm smile, demeanor and professional approach. You’ll go over the whole care routine, find out where things are in the home, and discuss contingency plans for emergencies. At the sittings, you’ll precisely follow the directions the client has given for the cat and home care, socialize with the cat, leave the home spotless, and delight the client by sending a daily visit update to them through our pet sitting phone app.

What to Expect

• Meet & Greet: Meet your feline clients and their humans at home to learn about their needs and routines.
• Cat Care Done Right: Follow detailed instructions to a tee – feeding, refreshing water, cleaning bowls, scooping litter, and administering medications if needed.
• Happy Hours: Spend quality time with each cat, offering love, cuddles, or playtime based on their unique personality.
• Light Housekeeping: Complete small tasks like watering plants, collecting mail, and taking out trash.
• Daily Updates: Keep owners in the loop with charming updates and photos that showcase their furry friend’s antics. We have a market‑leading app to help you stay connected.

What We’re Looking For

Essential Traits:

• At least 18 years old
• Experience caring for cats (professional experience is a plus but NOT required)
• A smartphone with internet access, texting, and camera capabilities
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and provide references

Desirable Extras:

• Certification in pet first aid/CPR or experience administering oral meds, injections or fluids
• Calm, reliable, and organized personality (cats love consistency, and so do we!)
• Availability during peak times, especially winter holidays

Why This Job is the Cat’s Meow

This is a flexible, self‑employed role (not an employee W‑2 position) that’s perfect for part‑timers, workers with unconventional schedules, or anyone looking for a fulfilling side hustle.

Choose Your Shifts

• 30, 45, or 60 minute drop‑in visits; 1×, 2×, or 3× daily
  • Morning (6 am – 12 pm)
  • Afternoon (12 pm – 5 pm)
  • Evening (5 pm – 10 pm)
  • Anytime (6 am – 10 pm)
• Overnight (10‑hour stays in the client’s home)
• 24 hour live‑in house sitting

We’ll match you with clients based on your availability. While we need reliability, the schedule is flexible within the timeframes chosen by your clients.

Ready to Join the Team?

Don’t let this purrfect opportunity pass you by! Fill out our quick 3‑minute, mobile‑friendly application today. We’re excited to hear more about you.

P.S. – Candidates must be able to pass a background and reference check.

*Please only apply to one position only, even if you are interested in working for multiple locations.
**No phone calls please. We receive a very high volume of applications and will respond to persons we feel might be a good fit.