Cat Sitter

The Comforted Kitty; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly direct deposit

Bonus opportunities

Tips go to you

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

The Comforted Kitty in San Francisco seeks a part-time cat sitter to provide in-home visits while clients are away. You’ll care for cats, feed, refresh water, clean litter, and provide companionship, with updates via our app. Flexible schedule, independence, and travel within the city are valued.

Ideal candidates are experienced with cat care, reliable, punctual, and able to follow detailed care instructions. A smartphone with internet access is required, and weekend availability is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experienced with cat care, including in-home visits.
• Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented.
• Strong written communication with clients.
• Comfortable working independently in clients' homes.
• Must have a smartphone with reliable internet & camera.
• Medication experience (oral, injections, fluids) if applicable.
• Holiday and weekend availability.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-home cat sitting visits.
• Feed, refresh water, and clean litter boxes.
• Provide playtime, companionship according to each cat's personality.
• Send visit updates and photos via our app.
• Follow each client’s care instructions.
• Assist with mail, lights, or trash if requested.
• Administer medication when within your experience.

Skills

Cat care

Reliability

Punctuality

Independent work

Strong written communication

Smartphone with internet

Medication experience

Job description

Part-Time Cat Sitter - San Francisco, CA Metro 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