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Gabriela R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
19 repeat clients
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Gabriela R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
19 repeat clients

Contact for House Sitting

from $250 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
20 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Vet Tech · Premium & Medical Care

Bio: Hi, I'm Gabriela, a Biologist and Licensed Veterinary Technician with a lifelong passion for dogs of every breed, size, and background. I come to your home so your dog's routine, comfort, and sense of security are never disrupted. Whether your pup is a gentle senior, a post-surgical patient, a reactive dog who needs extra patience, or a giant breed who needs someone who isn't intimidated, I've got them covered. I hold a Low-Stress Animal Handling Certificate and am working toward an applied animal behavior certificate. I individualize every stay to match your dog's personality, medical needs, and your preferences as a pet parent. I welcome all breeds and sizes, including large and giant breeds. My clinical background includes Veterinary General Practice, ICU, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Oncology, and Physical Rehabilitation. I am fully equipped to care for dogs with complex medical needs including diabetes, heart disease, cancer, kidney disease, and post-surgical recovery. I can administer oral and injectable medications and care for medical devices at home. Subcutaneous fluids and medical device care are available for an additional service charge. Senior, geriatric, and non-ambulatory dogs are my specialty; I understand the extra attention, patience, and clinical awareness they deserve. I offer overnight stays and extended house sitting with near-constant care throughout the day. Your dog will never be left alone for more than 6 hours. You'll receive daily photos and videos, FaceTime check-ins on request, and the peace of mind that comes from knowing a licensed vet tech is watching over your pup. As a pet parent myself, I know how hard it is to find someone you truly trust. My goal is simple: for you to feel like you never left their side. Safety is my top priority. All pets in my care are supervised, fed separately, and never left together unattended. I put in extra effort to ensure a safe and enriching environment; their happiness is always first. Please allow a 30-minute arrival window due to traffic, and 6–8 hours for me to respond to new requests, the dogs in my care always come first during the day. I'm a proud volunteer and donor with Veterinarians Without Borders, 10% of my Rover earnings support their mission. I'm a BIPOC woman and a welcoming ally. She/her. I'd love to meet your dog and earn your trust. 🐾 House sitting requirements: I am happy to house sit any breed, size, and age and offer uninterrupted care for the day. Your dog will never be left alone for more than 6 hours. I can administer oral and injectable medications as needed. Subcutaneous fluids and medical device care are available for an additional service charge. If you will be out of town, please notify your family vet that a sitter will be caring for your dog in your absence. Please allow a 30-minute arrival window due to traffic. Please disclose all behavioral and medical history in full, and ensure your dog's Rover profile is up to date with feeding schedules, medication instructions, and vet contact information before the stay begins. I put in extra effort to ensure a safe and enriching environment. Your dog's happiness and safety are always my top priority.

Cat care experience

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Vet nurse that adores cats

Gabriela also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

19 repeat pet parents
76% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

Thank you for taking the time to read my profile! I look forward to hearing from you and meeting your furry baby. Have a great day!

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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41 ratings
Ahmet O.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jun 06, 2026

Top notch care :)

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Bailey K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Mar 06, 2026

Fantastic working with Gabriela as always. She's so attentive to the pups and took care of a super high energy puppy with ease. Thank you so much!

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Eric G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Feb 19, 2026

We booked Gabriela to take care of our cat, Tim, for a week while we were out of town after our original sitter cancelled at the last minute. Gabriela was incredibly accommodating and willing to step in on short notice, which immediately put us at ease. Tim has some medical needs and requires four medications in the morning and four at night. Gabriela is clearly extremely experienced administering meds. She handled everything confidently and without any issues. During our meet and greet, she asked thoughtful, detailed questions about Tim’s medical situation, routines, and habits, which showed how seriously she takes her responsibility. She was also a super reliable communicator. We received photos of Tim and updates during every morning and evening visit, which gave us so much peace of mind while we were away. On top of taking excellent care of Tim, she took great care of our home. Tim's food plates were clean, trash was taken out, and everything was left in perfect order. Honestly, we don’t recall ever having had a better cat sitter than Gabriela. We would book her again in a heartbeat and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, reliable, and caring pet sitter.

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Bailey K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Feb 01, 2026

Thank you for taking Thea out for a walk on this beautiful day! Professional and awesome as always 😊

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Bailey K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Oct 01, 2025

Gabriela is awesome and I will absolutely work with her again the next time I need someone to watch my dog. She was truly amazing with my sensitive, older pup who needs regular medicine. My dog is often slow to trust others, but they had an immediate connection from their first meeting. I think because they connected quickly my dog was soon playing, snuggling, and eating well right away with her. I'm so grateful by how at ease I felt while I was on vacation, and when I returned everything was in order. Thank you for being so sweet, gentle, attentive to animals, coming through on your word, and being quick to respond! Five stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Eli B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Sep 20, 2025

Gaby took excellent care of our Luna, Bella, and Alfie! She is very thoughtful, caring and stays in great communication -- we had complete peace of mind and trust with her at our home. Thanks, Gaby!

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Schedule

-EXTRA SERVICES- I am happy to be on call at any time of the day or night for medical questions and advice, medication, injection and fluid administration, medical device care, tube feedings, rehab (PT) help at home, nurse visits at home, hospice visits, or as a companion to vet appointments if you need a second ear or someone that can also help you ask questions and get answers. My rate is 65 USD per hour for these services.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Gabriela can host up to 1 pet per night
There is no such a thing as too much information. Please tell me everything about their preferences, personality, behavior and medical needs so I can make sure they are safe, healthy and happy.
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.