Cat Sitter

The Comforted Kitty; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly direct deposit

Bonus opportunities

100% of tips go to you

Job summary

The Comforted Kitty in Carlsbad is seeking a reliable, in-home cat sitter to visit clients while they are away. This part-time independent contractor role lets you set your own schedule and service area, with flexible weekend and evening availability.

You will feed, refresh water, clean litter boxes, provide affection and play, send visit updates and photos via our app, and follow each client's care instructions. Prior cat care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experienced with cat care, especially in-home visits.
• Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented.
• Strong written communication and ability to follow care instructions.
• Comfortable working independently in clients' homes.

Responsibilities

• Feed cats and refresh water.
• Clean litter boxes.
• Provide play, affection, or companionship based on each cat's personality.
• Send visit updates and photos through our app.
• Follow each client's care instructions.
• Manage mail or packages and adjust home settings as requested.
• Administer medication only within your experience.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Attention to detail

Independent work

Written communication

Tools

Smartphone

Mobile app

Camera

Internet access

Job description

Part-Time Cat Sitter — Carlsbad / North San Diego County 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

• 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

Apply

Apply through our quick, mobile-friendly application.

Notes:

• Apply to one location only
• No phone calls (we contact strong matches)