Dogs, cats, pocket pets, exotics -- I love them all! I'm a second-generation veterinary professional who you might say was born to care for animals. Pets have been my passion ever since I was a small child growing up in a household that had dogs, cats, rabbits, chickens, ducks, geese, tortoises, and even a one-winged crow. I've spent the last decade of my life working and volunteering with animals of all kinds in veterinary private practice, specialty vet hospitals, shelters, even a couple of wildlife centers and zoos. Now I'm in my second year of a veterinary technology program to take my love for animals to the next level. When caring for your pet, it is always my goal to make sure their experience with me is as stress-free and positive as possible. I have education in positive reinforcement training and interpretation of animal body language; this helps me ensure that your pet and I understand each other the best we can. I seek to get to know each animal on an individual basis; no one is "just a dog/cat/[insert species]" to me. My goal is not just to take care of your pet's basic needs, but to be an active part of keeping them happy and healthy. In addition, both of my current pets have unique medical needs, and I would be especially happy to care for your elderly, sick, or special needs pet. Whether it's giving oral or injectable medications, monitoring a pet recovering from surgery, or just helping an old puppy-at-heart get up and down off the couch, I can handle the task. Pets without special needs are also welcome! And for you extra-vigilant pet parents, it might reassure you to know that my first of two required internships was spent working primarily in the busy emergency and ICU department of a large, highly-advanced veterinary hospital. I am proficient at pet CPR per the standards of the American Veterinary Medical Association, as observed and verified by a licensed veterinarian. Please contact me if you would like to schedule a meet-and-greet between me, you, and your pets. I look forward to loving your furry kids as if they were my own!