Cat Sitter

The Comforted Kitty; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 103,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly direct deposit

Bonus opportunities

Tips go to you

Job summary

The Comforted Kitty is seeking a part-time cat sitter to provide in-home visits in the Richmond area. You will work independently, set your availability, and match with client homes to care for cats while they’re away.

Responsibilities include feeding, litter box cleaning, play and companionship, updates with photos, and following each client’s care instructions. Weekend and evening availability highly valued.

Qualifications

• Cat care experience, especially in home settings.
• Reliable, punctual, detail-oriented.
• Strong written communication and independent work ability.

Responsibilities

• Feed cats and refresh water.
• Clean litter boxes.
• Provide playtime, affection, or companionship.
• Send visit updates and photos via app.
• Follow detailed client care instructions.
• Take in mail or packages.
• Adjust lights, blinds, or trash as requested.
• Administer medications as allowed.

Skills

Cat care

Reliability

Punctuality

Detail-oriented

Written communication

Independent work

Smartphone use

Medication experience

Availability

Job description

Part-Time Cat Sitter - Richmond, CA 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