Cat Sitter

The Comforted Kitty; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Bonus opportunities

100% of tips go to the sitter

Support from a community of pet care providers

Job summary

A pet care service provider in San Diego County is seeking a Professional Cat Sitter. In this 1099 contractor role, you'll provide in-home cat care with responsibilities including following client instructions and sending detailed updates post-visits. Candidates must be 18+, have cat care experience, and possess a smartphone. The job offers flexible scheduling and competitive pay, with additional perks such as bonuses and tips directly to sitters. This position is ideal for detail-oriented individuals who can work independently and communicate effectively.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ with cat care experience.
• A smartphone with reliable internet and camera.
• Ability to pass a background check and provide references.
• Strong written communication and responsiveness.
• Professionalism entering and working in clients’ homes

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home cat sitting for drop-ins and overnights.
• Follow client instructions precisely for care.
• Handle small tasks like mail and plants.
• Send updates after each visit through the app.
• Send updates after each visit (notes + photos) via our app

Skills

Detail-oriented

Great communicator

Reliability

Medication confidence

Tools

Smartphone with internet

Job description

Overview

Professional Cat Sitter (1099 Contractor) — San Diego County Metro Area

Reliable. Detail-oriented. Great communicator. If you’re the type of person who sends thorough updates after each visit and follows instructions exactly, you’ll fit right in.

The Comforted Kitty is contracting with independent cat sitters in the San Diego County metro area. This is a 1099 independent contractor role (not W-2). You choose your availability and service area; we match you with clients based on fit and demand.

What You’ll Do

• Provide in-home cat sitting for drop-ins and overnights
• Follow client instructions precisely: food, water, litter, enrichment
• Support meds when applicable (based on your skill level and comfort)
• Keep the home tidy and handle small tasks (mail, plants, trash)
• Send updates after each visit (notes + photos) via our app

Service Types

• Drop-in visits: 30 / 45 / 60 minutes (1–3x daily)
• Overnights: 10-hour stays in the client’s home
• 24-hour live-in care: overnight + staying in client’s home most of daytime

What Clients Value (and What We Hire For)

You’ll succeed here if you can consistently deliver:

• Peace of mind: clear after-each-visit updates with photos
• Easy logistics: professional meet & greet + smooth coordination
• Medication confidence: careful, calm handling when needed
• Home-care basics: the details done right (litter/food/water/tidy)
• Reliability: on-time, routine consistency
• Trust: respectful, professional in someone’s home

Pay & Perks

• Competitive pay rates
• Bonus opportunities (holidays, short notice, referrals, strong feedback, etc.)
• 100% of tips go to the sitter
• Support from a national community of pet care providers

Schedule (Flexible, With Standards)

Client visit windows typically include:

• Morning (6a–12p)
• Afternoon (12p–5p)
• Evening (5p–10p)
• Overnights (10 hours)
• Live-in (24 hours)

You choose your availability. If you accept a booking, you must show up on time and complete every update.

Requirements (Read Carefully — Screening)

Must have:

• 18+ and cat care experience (professional not required, but real experience is)
• A smartphone with reliable internet + camera (updates are required)
• Ability to pass a background check and provide references
• Strong written communication and responsiveness
• Professionalism entering and working in clients’ homes

Strongly preferred:

• Medication experience (oral meds, injections, fluids) and/or Pet First Aid/CPR
• Availability during peak times (especially winter holidays)

Not a Fit If…

Please do not apply if any of the following are true:

• You can’t reliably arrive within a scheduled visit window
• You don’t want to send updates after each visit
• You struggle following detailed instructions exactly
• You are uncomfortable working independently in clients’ homes
• You are not comfortable with occasional shy/anxious cats (patience required)

About Us

Since 2014, The Comforted Kitty has provided professional in-home cat care built on: Reliability + Responsibility + Responsiveness. Clients hire us for “peace of mind,” “daily updates,” and knowing their cats are in “good hands.”

Apply

Apply through our quick, mobile-friendly application.

Notes

• Background and reference checks required
• Apply to only one location/position
• No phone calls (high volume; we contact strong matches)