Professional Cat Sitter (Berkeley, Emeryville, Oakland, Alameda) (oakland north / temescal)
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compensation:$21.33 (starting) - $25.33 effective hourly rate - low and variable weekly hours; differential bonuses; and possible tips!
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Do you LOVE cats? Are you organized, dependable, and unfazed by the occasional hairball life throws your way? Does caring for kitties in their homes sound like a purr-fect side-job? Great mews! Precious Fur is hiring a very part-time, flexible cat sitter for our East Bay team (Berkeley, Emeryville, Oakland, Alameda)!
Compensation & Perks
-- $16 per 30-minute visit to start (weekly visit count varies)
-- Differential bonus pay (holiday, medication, etc)
-- Cell phone, mileage and parking reimbursement
-- Paw-sible tips!
-- Employee discount after 60 days
-- Retirement plan options
-- Employee status with bi‑weekly direct deposit
-- Flexible, variable schedule
-- Realtime field support from a caring and responsive management team
We are ONLY hiring if you:
> Live in or near Berkeley, Emeryville, or Oakland
> Have your own reliable vehicle
> Have a smartphone with a data plan and a working camera
> Are available a few hours most days including weekends and all U.S. bank holidays
What you’ll do:
~ Care for kitties in their homes for 30-60 minutes per visit
~ Feed, refresh water, clean litter, brush, play, and snuggle
~ Occasionally administer medication per instructions
~ Navigate multiple homes per day and follow care instructions exactly
~ Work comfortably around in-home security cameras
~ Pick up and return client keys as needed
~ Use apps to track visits and communicate with clients and the team
You’re a great fit if you have:
* Unconditional love for all cats, even the spicy ones
* Strong customer service and written communication skills
* Proven reliability, attention to detail, and honesty
* Comfort working independently, problem-solving and managing keys responsibly
* Ability to sit on floors, bend, and lift up to 40 lbs
* Willingness to complete all hiring steps, including a background check
* Animal care experience is a big plus, including shelter work, grooming, vet tech, or medical
This role is ideal for students, artists, retirees, stay-at-home parents, or self-employed people looking for a fun and meaningful supplemental side job. Lifelong cat people are especially encouraged to apply.
Ready to pounce?
Submit a Precious Fur SF/EB Employment Application at this link: https://forms.gle/Rr8kT7AwNjm7tqvd7 . We’ll email the most qualified applicants with next steps. We can’t wait to hear from you!