Cat Sitter Vacancies at The Cat Butler

The Cat Butler Role

You will be required to visit cats in their homes while their owners are away. Clients usually request one or two cat care home visits a day. The duration of an assignment could be from a few days to a few weeks.

The visits include feeding, watering, grooming, litter changing (if necessary), administering medication (if necessary), playing and interacting with the cats, and keeping clients updated while they’re away.

There may also be additional duties such as watering plants, putting out / taking in bins, picking up the post & deliveries, etc.

Requirements

• You must be a cat owner, have owned a cat for at least five years, or have experience working with cats (such as an ex-veterinary nurse/cattery or animal shelter worker).
• You need to have access to e-mail and have a mobile phone.
• You must be a car (or another suitable vehicle) owner and hold a UK driving licence.
• Ability to organise bookings and keep in contact with clients.
• Due to the nature and hours of cat sitting, you must not be in full-time work or education.
• You must be willing to work weekends and during school and bank holidays, and during peak times such as Easter and Christmas.
• We require a clear DBS check (criminal background) before we can offer you any assignments.
• You must be able to provide at least three references.

We will insure you to carry out each cat sitting assignment and give you full training and support.

To Apply to be a Cat Sitter with The Cat Butler

Please visit our Vacancies Page to check the cat sitter vacancies in your area and the application process.

Sandra James

Owner & Founder

The Cat Butler was set up by Sandra James in recognition of the fact that a stay in a cattery can be unsettling for many cats and also their owners.