Cat Sitter & Small Animal Caregiver (Part-Time) — Ocala, FL

Starting at $15/hr with opportunities for advancement

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At Ocala Pet Sitting, we’re all about helping our community’s furry family feel safe, adored, and understood. We’re growing our cat-focused team and looking for caring, dependable people who love animals and enjoy making a difference in someone’s day.

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If you’re obsessed with cats, love staying active, and want to be part of a supportive, friendly team — you’ll fit right in with us. 💜

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Why This Job Might Be Perfect For You​

 

This role works beautifully for people who want meaningful, flexible work such as:

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• Vet techs wanting extra income using their expertise

• Teachers with time before/after school, weekends, and summers

• College students with flexible availability

• Active retirees who want purpose and connection

• Food or beverage workers with morning or evening free time available

• Freelancers who work from home with flexible availability

• Anyone who genuinely loves pets and enjoys helping people

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​Making a Difference — One Visit at a Time
When you join our team, your work has purpose beyond caring for each pet. Through our Meows for Meals program, every cat you visit helps feed a cat in need right here in our community. It’s a small act of kindness that adds up in a big way — proving that together, we can make a difference, one purr at a time. 💜

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Pay & Growth​​
 

• Starting pay: $15/hour

• Paid training with shadow visits and hands-on support

• Opportunities to advance into roles such as Trusted Cat Care Specialist, Team Trainer, Admin Support, or Daily Manager

• Holiday pay & bonuses

• Referral bonuses for new clients or new team members

 

This is a W-2 employee position with taxes withheld and workers' compensation coverage.​

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Schedule & Visit Times​

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You’ll be providing in-home cat sitting and small-animal care (and very occasional small dog care, as appropriate), including feeding, fresh water, litter box cleaning, medication when needed, light home care, enrichment, and plenty of love.

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Visits are scheduled within these time blocks:

• Morning breakfast visits: 8–11 AM

• Anytime visits for 1x/day kitties: 8 AM – 6 PM

• Evening dinner visits: 4–8 PM
   

We offer flexible scheduling, but we ask for:

• Availability of at least 7–10 hours per week on average

• Holiday availability, including either Thanksgiving week or Christmas week (or both, if you’re open to it)
   

Current Priority Availability:
While we hire based on overall fit and availability, our current highest needs are for:

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• Morning availability (8–11 AM) on multiple weekdays

• Availability for visits in Southwest Ocala

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What You'll Do Day-to-Day​

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• Visit cats and small pets in their homes for feeding, litter box scooping, pet area cleaning, enrichment, and meds (if trained and authorized)

• Use our app to take clear, cute photos of the pets at each visit

• Write friendly, detailed, and creative visit report cards so clients feel connected and reassured while they’re away

• Follow our checklists to keep homes secure: doors locked, alarms set, pet areas tidy, and routines followed

• Communicate with our team via app and messaging so we can support one another and our clients

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What We're Looking For​

 

We’re a close-knit team that takes our work seriously while keeping things warm and human. Our ideal teammate:

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• Lives in Ocala, FL, within our service area (34476, 34474, 34481, 34473, 34482, 34471)

• Has reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and auto insurance

• Is physically able to perform the job: lifting 40 lb litter bags, frequent bending/kneeling, and walking to and from homes in all weather

• Is extremely dependable — pets on your schedule are counting on you, and we never miss a visit

• Communicates clearly and professionally with clients and our team (this job is about people as much as pets)

• Is comfortable using apps for scheduling, messaging, and visit reports

• Enjoys taking pet photos and has the patience to capture sweet, in-focus shots

• Has strong writing skills and can write warm, personable, and detailed client report cards after each visit

• Is willing to complete our full hiring and training process, which includes:

  • Multi-step interviews

  • Local and national background checks

  • Online onboarding

  • Cat care and safety training

  • Shadow training with a Team Trainer before working solo

• Because of the time and care we invest in training, we’re looking for team members who plan to stay with us for at least 6 months after completing training

 

Employment with Ocala Pet Sitting, LLC is at-will in accordance with applicable law.​​

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Ready to Apply?​

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If this sounds like a great fit, we’d truly love to hear from you.

Click the Apply Now button to submit your application. Tell us about your experience with cats and small pets, your availability, and why this work matters to you — we can’t wait to meet you. 💜​

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