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Janelle V.

Ottawa, ON

5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
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These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Services

Janelle can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I am a student at university, as well as work throughout the week. My schedule does change quite often as I have reading weeks and breaks between semesters. If you do have any questions or any concerns regarding scheduling, please let me know and we can work together to figure it out!

Available
Not available
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House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Janelle V.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

3 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I will make sure to keep an eye on your pet and make sure their needs don’t go unmet. If there is anything I need to watch out for, please let me know to ensure I can care for them in the safest way possible, for both me and them!

Information Janelle V. would like to know about your pet

It is important to know if your animal is reactive or does not like certain things. I will be a new person to them which may be a little scary so I want the experience to be as stress-free as possible.

A typical day

I am a very active person so if you have a high energy dog or cat, I am willing to go the extra mile and run around and play with them. However if you have a low maintenance pet who likes to sleep all day, I also love lazing around and cuddling too!

Location

Ottawa, ON

Janelle V.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Vet assistant for your needs!

Pet care experience

I have experience working as a veterinary assistant from January 2021 to January 2026. I have dealt with many different types of animals with different needs. I have experience in administering medications and completing nail trims, as well as cuddling and petting! I feel comfortable caring for all sizes and breeds. I began house/pet sitting for my coworkers in the summer of 2024 and realized that I enjoy caring after all of these pets and learning their different personalities as well as spending time with them. I am very well versed in reading body language from both cats and dogs, and will promise to give your pet the care they need. I will take very good care of your fur baby and treat them as my own!

Cat care experience

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Vet assistant for your needs!

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

Reviews

Aaron M.
House Sitting • Oct 29, 2025
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Janelle was an excellent sitter for our two pups. She was patient with our nervous Great Dane and was extremely attentive to all her needs, which we greatly appreciated. She sent us regular updates and made sure to keep us aware of how the dogs were doing. Her ability to deal with our sassy pug is a testament to her patience and care. I would highly recommend Janelle for anyone looking for a pet caregiver who is willing to go the extra mile to make sure your pets are well taken care of.

Cheryl D.
House Sitting • Oct 14, 2025
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Janelle is a wonderful pet sitter for our pup. Great communication and wonderful pics. We were at ease while we were away which made our short trip so much better!

Wendy H.
House Sitting • Sep 18, 2025
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Janelle looked after my elderly chat (who required daily pills) and younger one by house sitting for a two week period in September. She was thorough in her questions and review my care notes asking additional questions to ensure she was giving high quality care. Although I was out of the country on vacation, she sent me regular pics and short videos which put my mind at ease. She did a great job and I would definitely recommend her services.

Shaheer T.
House Sitting • Jun 16, 2025
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Janelle was great. She is obviously a dog lover. She was very professional and very trustworthy with our little Jack and the house. She was easily reachable and there were no issues whatsoever. Janelle even clipped Jack’s nails as a bonus. We highly recommend her.

About Janelle V.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

3 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I will make sure to keep an eye on your pet and make sure their needs don’t go unmet. If there is anything I need to watch out for, please let me know to ensure I can care for them in the safest way possible, for both me and them!

Information Janelle V. would like to know about your pet

It is important to know if your animal is reactive or does not like certain things. I will be a new person to them which may be a little scary so I want the experience to be as stress-free as possible.

A typical day

I am a very active person so if you have a high energy dog or cat, I am willing to go the extra mile and run around and play with them. However if you have a low maintenance pet who likes to sleep all day, I also love lazing around and cuddling too!

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Janelle V.

Ottawa, ON

5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews