Cat Sitter

The Comforted Kitty; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 20,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Bonuses & Holiday Pay

Flexible Schedule

Community Support Network

Job summary

A professional in-home cat care provider is looking for a Cat Sitter in Reno, NV. This self-employed role offers flexible hours, allowing you to set your own schedule and work with adorable cats. Candidates must be reliable, love cats, and have a smartphone. Bonuses and holiday pay are available for exceptional service. Explore this unique opportunity to earn while spending time with pets.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and provide references

Responsibilities

• Visit cats in clients' homes for drop-in visits or overnight stays.
• Follow detailed care instructions and provide daily updates.

Skills

Customer service

Experience caring for cats

Reliability

Tools

Smartphone

Job description

Overview

Professional Cat Sitter – A Purrfectly Flexible Opportunity!

Do you love cats? Are you great at customer service and have a flexible schedule? The Comforted Kitty is looking to contract immediately with a self-employed Cat Sitter in the Reno-Sparks metro area.

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

• Competitive Pay – Make money doing what you love!
• Bonuses & Holiday Pay – Bonus pay for working on holidays, accepting short-notice requests, client referrals, positive feedback, and more; many clients provide gratuities that are 100% paid to the sitter.
• Flexibility – Work as much as you’d like, with peak demand during holidays and summer, depending on your location and availability.
• Community – Access to a group chat network of hundreds of self-employed pet care providers for questions, advice on cat care, health and behavior, and community resources for fostering or adopting pets.

A Day in the Life of a Cat Sitter

Cat sitters visit cats in the client’s home for drop-in visits (30, 45, or 60 minutes) once or twice daily or for 10-hour overnight stays. Before the first visit, you’ll meet the client and cat in person for a meet-and-greet, learn the care routine, and discuss contingency plans for emergencies. At sittings, you’ll follow the client’s instructions, socialize with the cat, leave the home spotless, and send a daily visit update via the pet-sitting app.

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 for 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 personality.

Light Housekeeping: Complete small tasks like watering plants, collecting mail, and taking out trash.

Daily Updates: Keep owners in the loop with updates and photos; a market-leading app helps 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 medications
  • Calm, reliable, and organized personality
  • Availability during peak times, especially winter holidays

Why This Job is the Cat’s Meow

This is a flexible, self-employed role (not a W2 employee position) that’s perfect for part-timers, workers with unconventional schedules, or anyone seeking a fulfilling side hustle.

Choose Your Shifts

• 30, 45, or 60 minute drop-in visits; 1x, 2x, or 3x 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)

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.

About Us

The Cat Care Equation = Reliability + Responsibility + Responsiveness.

Every cat owner considers their cat a member of the family. Since 2014, we’ve been a trusted provider of professional in-home cat care, focusing on individualized care with professionalism and love.

“Finding a reliable, responsive, and professional cat sitter these days is hard. Your trust and respect must not be violated by anyone you hire to care for your beloved cat and home.”

Dan McPartlan (Owner/Founder)

Read all about us here.

Ready to Join the Team?

Don’t miss this purrfect opportunity. 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, even if you are interested in multiple locations. No phone calls, please. We respond to candidates who are a good fit.