Hello everyone! My name is Elizabeth, and I am 28 years old. I have been trusted by the community to care for pets for 14 years. Since childhood, I have always worked with animals. I have extensive animal experience with a multitude of species, as it was my dream to go to vet school. I graduated from University of Maryland in May 2020 with a Bachelor's in Animal Science: Pre-Vet. I work in an animal hospital as a veterinary technician and assist in surgery. I have been a technician since 2013. I am applying to veterinary school this year - it takes about 2 years to be accepted/enrolled. I am enrolled in a Masters degree program through University of Florida in Shelter Medicine. When I am sitting for you, I provide updates as often as requested and frequently take my own notes. Below you will find specifications about my services. I hope you decide to book with me :) Housesitting: I will stay in your home from 9pm-9am for a flat rate ($130). I do not charge extra for additional pets. All pets must be on the Rover profile to be protected by Rover's guarantee. I do not provide "constant care", which means I will leave during the day to work my other job. I would be willing to stay with your pet 24/7 for an hourly rate. I will be able to accommodate midday drop-ins on a case by case basis. Drop-Ins: I will spend 15-30 minutes checking on your pet and feeding/walking as needed. If you need me for more than 30 minutes, I also have an hourly rate. The fee is a FLAT RATE because I do not charge for additional pets. Holiday Rate: I do not charge holiday rates, but I will ask for a tip on holidays because it takes me away from my family. Contact me anytime for a care estimate! ________________________________________________________ Animal Experience: Reptiles (including snakes) - 14 years Spiders (i.e. tarantulas) - 14 years Dogs - 14 years, Puppies and Seniors - 7 years Cats - 18 years, Seniors - 18 years Feral Cats - 10 years Goats, Sheep, Pigs - 7 years Chickens - 10 years Services: - administering any medications - monitoring temperature, heart rate - proper handling and restraint of fearful animals - simple grooming such as nail trims*, brush out, and baths - house sitting tasks such as grabbing your mail on my way in or keeping the plants alive - cleaning up after the pets (I like it when pet parents come home to a clean house!) - tracked walks - travel within many areas of Maryland including Carroll, Howard, Prince George's counties (extensive travel will result in a slight upcharge ($10) for gas costs) - live feeding including crickets, superworms, rats, mice, etc. for reptiles - fish tank maintenance *nail trims and other grooming services are for ALL species including cats, birds, reptiles, etc. ___________________________________________________________ Through my Animal Science degree at University of Maryland, I am well-versed in proper handling techniques of dogs, cats, and farm animal species. I have been involved in animal rescue for 7 years-current and have worked with frightened dogs including dogs with a bite history. I simply do not get bit (that being said, please tell me if there is a bite history). In rescue, if you the human get bit the animal could be put down, so I have learned to read animal behavior to protect both myself and the frightened pet. Its not their fault if they are scared - many times it is actually ours! As a veterinary technician, I very regularly administer SQ fluids, injectables, pills, insulin, etc. without assistance. I also offer nail trims in the comfort of your home. I prefer indoor only cats (due to safety concerns) but I have experience letting a cat out am/pm for outside time. I have extensive experience with feral cats and can absolutely feed your outside colony.