Cat Sitter

The Comforted Kitty, LLC; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly direct deposit

Bonus opportunities

100% of tips go to you

Job summary

The Comforted Kitty, LLC is seeking a reliable part-time Cat Sitter to visit clients in the Virginia Beach/Norfolk metro area. You’ll work as an independent contractor, scheduling visits around families traveling, providing feeding, litter box care, playtime, and updates through our app.

Ideal candidates have cat-care experience, reliability, strong written communication, and comfort working independently in clients’ homes. Weekend and holiday availability is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Experienced with cat care, especially in a pet sitting capacity.
• Reliable, punctual and detail-oriented in performing visits.
• Strong written communication for visit updates.
• Comfortable working independently in clients' homes.
• Smartphone with reliable internet and camera required.
• Medication experience preferred, including injections or fluids.
• Holiday and weekend availability is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Feed cats and refresh water during visits.
• Clean litter boxes and maintain litter area.
• Provide play, affection, or companionship per cat needs.
• Send updates and photos through our app after visits.
• Follow client care instructions and manage medications if needed.

Skills

Cat care experience

Reliable

Punctual

Detail-oriented

Written communication

Independent contractor

Smartphone with internet

Medication experience

Holiday weekends availability

Job description

Part-Time Cat Sitter — Virginia Beach/Norfolk 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 $25 per 30 minute visit, with higher pay for longer visits, overnight care, house sitting.
• Weekly direct deposit
• Bonus opportunities (holidays, short notice, strong feedback)
• 100% of tips go to you