Betsy P.
Gretna, LA
Animal Lover, Rescuer, & RVT 🐾
Pet care experience
My name is Betsy and I knew I loved animals before I could walk or talk! I have taken care of pets professionally since 2010 and personally for as long as I can remember. I am a Registered Veterinary Technician in the state of Louisiana. I have a Bachelor's of Art in Criminal Justice from Loyola University of New Orleans 2013 and an Associates of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology from Delgado Community College 2015. I work in private practice and emergency medicine which involves being proficient in medication administration and animal nursing skills. I have also worked in animal rescue before obtaining my degree which brought me into contact with animals all ages, sizes, and types! Animal caretaking has been a life-long passion of mine. I love getting to meet new pets and to discover their personalities. Animal behavior is a special interest of mine and I pride myself on safe/ comfortable interactions with pets. It would be my pleasure to get to know you and your pet(s)!
Reviews
As another reviewer stated, if I could give Betsy more than five stars, I would! My dog Pedro has some medical issues, so I am always extremely anxious about leaving him when we go out of town. Betsy definitely put me at ease! During the week we were gone, she checked in daily with photos of Pedro and a general update, which was much appreciated. I felt pretty good about leaving him in the care of a certified vet tech, especially since he gets a weekly injection of subcutaneous fluid, which she had no problem doing. He is also not very good about eating his prescription food, but she made sure he ate, which is very important for his health. Other places we have boarded him definitely did not go through the effort of making sure he ate his food, so I can’t thank Betsy enough! Aside from care of our pup, Betsy also watered our plants daily, which was a HUGE help. She left our house cleaner than before her stay and even washed and folded all of the sheets and towels she used. She left us wonderful little gifts for our return as well. We will absolutely be booking Betsy in the future and I would HIGHLY recommend her to anxious pet parents!
Betsy did a terrific job with "Ringer" while we were in town for a wedding. Betsy arrived on time and followed all our instructions for caring for our pet. She sent us many photos of "Ringer" while we were at the wedding. When we returned from the wedding she shared "Ringer's" report card and how she did during her time with Betsy. She even left treats for Ringer and me. I highly recommend Betsy. She is qualified to care for your pet. Betsy, thank you again for caring for our precious pet. Whenever we bring "Ringer" back to New Orleans, we'll definitely call you.
If I could give Betsy more than 5 stars, I would! My family went on vacation last week and Betsy stayed at my house for the week with our fur babies. She was an excellent choice! We were referred to Betsy by a mutual friend. I was very impressed with Betsy at our initial meet and greet! I especially appreciated her patience with my long orientation! I tend to give more information than what is probably needed and want to make sure our sitters are comfortable with how to work remotes, electronics, etc. It makes me feel more at ease. It was nice to know she really appreciated the information. While we were gone, we received daily text messages and pics of our dogs performing their quirky habits! They looked very happy, content and best of all, comfortable with her. This really made me feel like we made the best choice! And when we returned on Saturday, I was amazed at just how above and beyond she went to make our homecoming less stressful! Cleaning was not something I ever expected Betsy to do and it was not necessary. I considered her not only a house/pet sitter, but also a guest in my home. But my house was immaculate! She had even washed towels and put fresh sheets on the bed she used and left special surprises for us and our dogs! Betsy is absolutely WONDERFUL! We will definitely use her as long as she will have us! Thank you Betsy!! THANK YOU!!
Betsy is the besty. I was really anxious about leaving my old man cat in the hands of a complete stranger for a couple of days, but after Betsy’s first check-in I was able to relax and enjoy my vacation. She was prepared, professional, and provided updates on her check-ins beyond what is required by Rover. Knowing that she has professional training in caring for animals gave me peace of mind that she could handle administering ear drops to my cat, which she did. I highly recommend Betsy.
About Betsy P.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a fenced in yard as well as my home is located near a walking track. I live with my boyfriend and personal pets that love visitors (we have fostered frequently in the past). My pets are all dog/cat friendly and I follow a structured, safe routine of introducing new animals to the home to provide a comfortable experience for all pets involved.
Home
Information Betsy P. would like to know about your pet
I always request to know about any medical conditions/requirements (ex: food allergy, gets along better with women etc) No breed restrictions. We love all typea of pets in my household.
A typical day
There is a walking track right next to my home, as well as having access to a large fenced in backyard at my house with playmates.
Services
Betsy can host
Betsy can watch in your home
Availability
I have a limited availability, but if you know about trips in advance I can factor sittings in based around my jobs by requesting time off.
About Betsy P.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a fenced in yard as well as my home is located near a walking track. I live with my boyfriend and personal pets that love visitors (we have fostered frequently in the past). My pets are all dog/cat friendly and I follow a structured, safe routine of introducing new animals to the home to provide a comfortable experience for all pets involved.
Home
Information Betsy P. would like to know about your pet
I always request to know about any medical conditions/requirements (ex: food allergy, gets along better with women etc) No breed restrictions. We love all typea of pets in my household.
A typical day
There is a walking track right next to my home, as well as having access to a large fenced in backyard at my house with playmates.
Location
Gretna, LA
Pets
Betsy P.
Gretna, LA