Hi all, We can't wait to meet your pups and even walk and play with them. We are a couple named Dean and Angel (or DNA!) As a nerdy dog lover, getting requests to meet your wonderful pup is the highlight of my day. I think I'm one of the more experienced people out there. While I think most people on the app love dogs as much as me, what makes me special is that I take animal care very seriously. So seriously, that I have spent the past 7 years training for this on a professional level. Angelica Marchini: Bachelor's Degree- Environmental Science Minor- Biology/ STEM Education Skills Administration of daily Medication including: Insulin, oral medication, injections, monitoring for signs of high and low blood sugar, care for blind/deaf pets, allergies Daily Walks: 2-5 Daily walks per day, up to 2 miles per walk Animal Behavior: Signs of distress, interactions with other dogs, alleviating separation anxiety, enforcing or creating new trained behavior (Sit, stand, heel, paw, wait, come here, etc." Employment History West Chester Veterinary Medical Center and Animal Emergency Center Client Service Representative 2021-Present Manage 30+ daily calls during business hours to answer client questions, dispense medication, manage pet records, create appointments and process transactions Partner with other Veterinary Hospitals to maintain accurate and up to date records on the pets at all hospitals that the client sees Receive, Process and dispense medication for simple scripts including Credelio, Interceptor and prescribed food such as Hill's (I/D, C/D, Z/D, K/D), Royal Canine, etc. Organize and set expectations for the customer experience from creating an appointment that fits their schedule to checking the customer out in a positive and expediate manner Prepare charts and communicate the concerns of the clients to the doctor prior to the visit. Discern between the type of appointment the client needs (Immediate Emergency, Emergency that can wait, specific concern that can wait until an available appointment, general wellness exam, etc.) Act as an intermediary for lab work to collect and begin the preparation of stool samples, urine samples and other items that the Client may need to drop off to their doctor. Philadelphia School District Biology Teacher 2019 -2021 Maintained communication with parents in regards to the needs of their child. Provided frequent updates and accurate records on their child. Implemented well researched practices to improve the outcome for kids in a given curriculum including strict adherence to IEPs, both academic and behavioral. Philadelphia Pet Hotel and Villas Kennel Attendant 2017 - 2018 Implemented Enrichment activities for the pets under the facility's care individualized to the needs of the pet Adhered to strict medication directions from owners while caring for and feeding the pets Maintained cleanliness standards to decontaminate each kennel after usage in order to eliminate the spread of kennel cough Animal Care and Control Team Kennel Attendant 2017 Maintained standards for cleaning and record keeping on each pet Studied animal behavior and how to train and calm animals in stressful situations from experienced Animal Control Officers, Guest Speakers and veterinarians Philadelphia Zoo/New York Aquarium Zookeeper/Educator 2015 - 2017 Studied Animal behavior, enrichment, etc. Fed and maintained the enclosure a wide variety of animals including Reptiles, Chinchillas, Rats, Birds, Ravens, Butterflies, Cockroaches, Amphibians TL;DR I am incredibly experienced with caring for animals. I have a long history in a wide variety of environments that would enable me to care for any pet, with any need. Should anything urgent arise, I work at a Veterinary Hospital and can get your pet in for a visit with no issue. I have worked for Rover in the past, but I lost that account because it was attached to my college e-mail. Dean Bloomingdale: Dean has been with me and training with me since 2017, when I first started using Rover. He maintains full availability, performs many of the walks and is often there for pick up and drop off. Dean is amazing at Pet Photography and playing with your animals. If you want to see some of the old photos he took for the other Rover account, just ask! *THE POSTED RATE IS A BASE RATE. ALL RATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE PRIOR TO BOOKING PER DEMAND AND EXCLUSIVITY* We have full time availability. Angels works at WCVMC, but Dean is available when Angel is not home. Your pet will never be left alone more than an hour (if we need to take a quick walk for groceries, etc.) We only take 1 pet in order to provide the best care possible, unless they are from the same family. What you can expect: Pre-Visit: We will ask you the following questions 1. Tell me about your pet's diet (boarding ONLY) a. Any prescription food? b. Diabetic? c. How much/how often? d. Any rituals or training behaviors associated with meal time? 2. Walking a. How much/how often? b. Is your pet trained to heel at intersections? c. Are there any other trained behaviors I need to maintain? d. How is your pet with other dogs? e. Does your pet have any fears or anything that excites him/her? (loud trucks, other animals, squirrels, etc.) f. Are dog parks allowed? How does your pet tolerate extreme temperatures? Rain? 3. Bed time behavior a. Is your pet crate trained? b. Are there any nighttime rituals I should be aware of? c. When is your first/last walk? 4. How is your pet with cats? I have a cat that doesn't really care. 5. Do you want photos? How many photos per day? 6. Any other special requests/concerns? *COVID PRECAUTIONS* Due to the rising cases, we will meet in person day of for the visit. In the past, I had an interview prior to the visit, but we will now conduct that over the phone or during drop-off. I'd love to get to know you! 1. We only do 1 pet at a time because having multiple client's pets can be chaotic and increases the risk of disease transmission 2. We have an unfenced yard. We do not let the animals out there by themselves, but it is available for play time or other needs. 3. We have a cat. He doesn't usually bother the dogs and vice/versa and hangs out in his tree.