Cat Sitter

The Comforted Kitty; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly direct deposit

Bonus opportunities

100% tips

Job summary

The Comforted Kitty is seeking a reliable, independent part-time cat sitter to provide in-home visits in the Thousand Oaks, CA area. You set your availability, and we match you with clients to care for cats while they’re away.

Responsibilities include feeding, litter care, play, photo updates, and following each client’s care instructions. A smartphone with reliable internet is required, and weekend availability is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for cats, especially in a home setting
• Reliable, punctual and detail-oriented
• Strong written communication
• Comfortable working independently in clients' homes
• Smartphone with reliable internet and camera
• Medication experience (oral, injections, fluids)
• Holiday and weekend availability

Responsibilities

• Perform in-home cat sitting visits including feeding and water
• Refresh litter boxes and provide companionship
• Send visit updates and photos via the app
• Follow clients' detailed care instructions
• Accept occasional tasks like bringing in mail
• Administer medications within your experience level

Skills

Cat care

Reliability

Punctuality

Written comms

Independent work

Medication experience

Weekend availability

Job description

Part-Time Cat Sitter — Thousand Oaks, 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, or companionship 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