We're currently seeking cat sitters to join our fast growing team!
Pay: $16 per 30-minute visit (before tips)
Holiday Pay: $21.50 per visit (before tips)
Are you reliable, professional, and passionate about furry friends? Do you thrive working independently while enjoying the occasional cuddle with a cat? If you're based in Brooklyn and love pets, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
We’re a rapidly growing in-home cat sitting company, highly rated by our clients for exceptional care and service. As part of our team, you’ll provide quality care to cats while giving pet parents peace of mind.
What You'll Do:
- Visit clients’ homes for 30+ minutes, once or twice a day, to care for their cats.
- Duties include feeding, fresh water, enrichment, attention, administering medications (if needed), and maintaining a clean environment.
- Handle small household tasks, such as collecting mail.
- Keep clients updated with photos and messages about their pets.
- Be prepared to handle unexpected situations with professionalism and inform us of any scheduling or care issues.
- This role is hands-on, sometimes messy, but always rewarding!
Location: You currently live in Brooklyn (Greenpoint, Williamsburg, Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, Downtown Brooklyn, DUMBO, Brooklyn Heights, Boerum Hill, Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens, Gowanus, Park Slope, Prospect Lefferts Garden, Prospect Heights, South Slope, Sunset Park, Bed-Stuy, Crown Heights)
Perks of Joining Us:
- Flexible schedule—you create your own!
- Competitive pay: $16 per 30-minute visit (before tips) and Holiday Pay: $21.50 per visit (before tips)
- Reduced travel time with strategically planned routes
Who We're Looking For:
- Reliable and punctual—your dependability is key to our clients’ trust.
- Thrives in self-directed, multitasking environments.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and communicative.
- Available for weekdays, weekends, mornings, evenings, and major holidays.
- Comfortable with pet care responsibilities, including administering medication and comforting shy or nervous animals.
- Equipped with a smartphone for scheduling and communication.
- Capable of passing a reference and background check.
- Experience with animal care is required; certifications like pet CPR or first aid are a plus!
The Purr-fect Candidate:
- Reliability: Dependable and punctual, ensuring our clients trust their furry friends in your care.
- Work Ethic: Hard-working, self-motivated, and capable of multitasking efficiently.
- Organization: Exceptionally detail-oriented and organized to handle various responsibilities.
- Flexibility: Open availability, including mornings, evenings, weekdays, weekends, and all major holidays (especially Thanksgiving and Christmas).
- Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills to keep clients and the team updated.
- Technology: Owns a smartphone for managing schedules and communicating with clients.
- Screening: Can pass a reference and background check.
- Experience: Prior experience with animal care, including administering medication, is ideal. Training is available for the right candidate!
- Professionalism: Maintains confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
- Decision-Making: Remains calm and decisive in emergencies.
- Passion: A true love for cats and a commitment to their well-being.
How to Apply: Send us the following
- Your resume
- Two professional references
- A cover letter sharing why you’re interested in cat sitting
- The neighborhood and borough you'll commute from
- Your mode of transportation (subway, bike, car)
- Any certifications (e.g., pet CPR or first aid)
- Experience administering medication (e.g., pills or subcutaneous fluids)
- If you're ready to turn your love for cats into a fulfilling role, apply today!