Cody M.
Gainesville, FL
Services
Cody can care for
Availability
As a 4th-year veterinary student, my schedule varies throughout the year, but I’m intentional about making time for pet care. I enjoy getting outside for dog walks and spending time with animals, so Rover is something I genuinely enjoy doing rather than simply fitting in when I have free time.
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About Cody M.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I care for every pet according to their individual routine, personality, and needs. Before each booking, I like to learn about their normal feeding schedule, exercise routine, medications, favorite activities, and any behaviors or special considerations I should know about. During visits, I make sure pets receive plenty of attention, exercise, enrichment, and affection while keeping their normal routine as consistent as possible. I’m comfortable administering medications, including injections when needed, and my veterinary background allows me to be especially attentive to changes in behavior, appetite, or overall health. I’m happy to provide dog walks, drop-in visits, and extended daytime pet sitting, and I’m comfortable making multiple visits throughout the day when a pet needs more frequent care. I’ll also keep you updated with photos and messages so you know how your pet is doing while you’re away. Most importantly, I treat every home and every pet with the same care and respect I would want for my own.
Information Cody M. would like to know about your pet
Before caring for your pet, I’d love to know anything that will help me make their experience as safe, comfortable, and enjoyable as possible. This includes their feeding and medication schedule, allergies or medical conditions, behavioral quirks, anxiety or reactivity, triggers, exercise needs, and favorite activities or ways they like to be handled. Please also let me know about anything that could affect how I interact with your pet, such as how they do around other animals or people, whether they have any escape tendencies, or anything that may make them uncomfortable or stressed. There’s no such thing as “too much information” when it comes to your pet! My goal is to understand their normal routine and personality ahead of time so I can provide care that feels as close to home as possible.
A typical day
I love keeping pets active, happy, and mentally stimulated! Depending on each pet’s personality and energy level, we can go for walks, play fetch, enjoy some backyard time, practice basic training, play with their favorite toys, or have a little enrichment time with treats and puzzles. For dogs who are more energetic, I’m happy to get out and enjoy a good walk or play session. For senior, anxious, or lower-energy pets, I’m just as happy to slow things down and spend time relaxing, getting some pets, or doing activities they’re comfortable with. I always let the pet’s personality guide the visit! And of course, I’ll make sure there’s plenty of one-on-one attention, belly rubs, and photo-worthy moments along the way.
Location
Gainesville, FL
Pets
Your Pet’s Favorite Vet Student
Pet care experience
I’ve spent my life around animals and have cared for dogs, cats, horses, and reptiles both personally and professionally. I have 8 years of hands-on experience as a veterinary technician and am currently a 4th-year veterinary student, with just 10 months until graduation. My experience includes general practice, urgent care, emergency medicine, shelter medicine, rescue work, and some exotic animal care. Over the years, I’ve cared for animals of all shapes, sizes, and personalities, including senior, anxious, reactive, special-needs, and medically complicated pets. I’m comfortable administering medications, including injections when needed, and have extensive experience recognizing changes in behavior or health that may indicate something is wrong. I also have a reactive bully breed of my own, so I understand firsthand that every dog has a unique personality and comfort level. I’m patient, attentive, and happy to work with each pet at their own pace. Whether your pet needs a fun walk, some extra playtime, medication, or simply some company while you’re away, my goal is to make them feel safe, comfortable, and cared for. I’m happy to provide dog walks, drop-in visits, and daytime pet sitting, including extended visits of an hour or two when your pet needs more attention. I’m also happy to make multiple visits throughout the day when needed. I do not currently offer overnight stays.
About Cody M.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I care for every pet according to their individual routine, personality, and needs. Before each booking, I like to learn about their normal feeding schedule, exercise routine, medications, favorite activities, and any behaviors or special considerations I should know about. During visits, I make sure pets receive plenty of attention, exercise, enrichment, and affection while keeping their normal routine as consistent as possible. I’m comfortable administering medications, including injections when needed, and my veterinary background allows me to be especially attentive to changes in behavior, appetite, or overall health. I’m happy to provide dog walks, drop-in visits, and extended daytime pet sitting, and I’m comfortable making multiple visits throughout the day when a pet needs more frequent care. I’ll also keep you updated with photos and messages so you know how your pet is doing while you’re away. Most importantly, I treat every home and every pet with the same care and respect I would want for my own.
Information Cody M. would like to know about your pet
Before caring for your pet, I’d love to know anything that will help me make their experience as safe, comfortable, and enjoyable as possible. This includes their feeding and medication schedule, allergies or medical conditions, behavioral quirks, anxiety or reactivity, triggers, exercise needs, and favorite activities or ways they like to be handled. Please also let me know about anything that could affect how I interact with your pet, such as how they do around other animals or people, whether they have any escape tendencies, or anything that may make them uncomfortable or stressed. There’s no such thing as “too much information” when it comes to your pet! My goal is to understand their normal routine and personality ahead of time so I can provide care that feels as close to home as possible.
A typical day
I love keeping pets active, happy, and mentally stimulated! Depending on each pet’s personality and energy level, we can go for walks, play fetch, enjoy some backyard time, practice basic training, play with their favorite toys, or have a little enrichment time with treats and puzzles. For dogs who are more energetic, I’m happy to get out and enjoy a good walk or play session. For senior, anxious, or lower-energy pets, I’m just as happy to slow things down and spend time relaxing, getting some pets, or doing activities they’re comfortable with. I always let the pet’s personality guide the visit! And of course, I’ll make sure there’s plenty of one-on-one attention, belly rubs, and photo-worthy moments along the way.
Cody M.
Gainesville, FL