Jessica K.
Waynesville, NC
Caring vet assistant here to help!
Pet care experience
I have taken care of everything from livestock and reptiles, to dogs and cats ever since I can remember! From wildlife rehab to being the mom of a sweet coonhound, I’ve gained knowledge and experience with all kinds of critters! I am currently a vet assistant at a local animal hospital, so I have experience with a wide variety of pet personalities like senior pets, puppies/kittens, and even the rowdy ones. I love getting to know peoples pets and my fiancé tells me that I am like a magnet for animals and can get along with each and every one!
Reviews
We had high hopes for Jessica. She seemed very professional and even worked at a animal hospital. We agreed to house sitting where she would come around 5:30pm let our dog out either stay or return later to spend the night. Then let him out before leaving for work in the morning for 10 days. We communicated we had cameras outside and even invited her family to have dinner at our house while we were away if it helped her family Dynamics Encouraging her to have her family over if needed. She spent an average of 5 minutes at my house when she was there twice a day. She never slept over, not even once. Leaving our dog alone for up to 14 hours who was on medication for a UTI as well as struggles with loud noises at night. When she was confronted about it at the end of contract, we were told her child was sick and her family came first. We would have asked friends or a family member to stay at the house at night if she would have communicated these issues to us during our trip. Never once did she take responsibility for not living up to her a part of the arrangement only blaming us for being upset, saying we were overreacting and our dog was fine. Honestly I don't know how she expected us not to realize it when I communicated several times we had cameras. I will say Rover quickly responded to the situation and I hope this young lady learned from our interaction how to handle customers in the future. I don't know about the rest of the people on Rover but our dog is part of our family and it broke our heart to think that he was alone at night every single night for over a week.
Repeat customers of Jess house/dogsitting for us and she was fantastic taking care of our girls once again! Not a worry with regular updates while we traveled over the holidays. Even handling the “ninja” of the two escaping a couple of times. Promptly notifying us while taking it in stride. Of course, the ninja came back to Jess much sooner than to us any of the times she’s gone on a runabout.
Jess was amazing and very patient with my anxious pup. Thank you so much for watching her.
Jessica is so sweet and caring of my dogs. She sent great pictures and was in consistent contact which provides an immense amount of comfort. She some how got my stubborn dog to eat his dry food which is a miracle lol. She not only took very good care of them but her qualifications are outstanding with her experience as a vet tech. She even left a thank you card and bags of local dog bakery goodies for the babes when I got home to give them which as much as a gift to me as it was for them. 100% Will be hiring her again.
About Jessica K.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I can do anything that needs to be done with your babies in your home! I am trained in administering medications, so that is no problem. If your baby needs to go on a walk, I can gladly do that! Anything you need for them can be done during your time away.
Information Jessica K. would like to know about your pet
As a courtesy (other Rover sitters understand this) but if you wish to book me, please be serious about your inquiry! Rover helps me put food on the table for my family in addition to my job, so please give me time to respond to your inquiry before contacting every other sitter on the list. I reply to requests very quickly and would love to get to know your pet! I require is that your pet is up to date on its rabies vaccination. Please let me know if your dog has any special needs or care instructions that I should be aware of. I want to provide the best care for your babies possible while you are away! Please let me know as much as possible about their typical daily routine and any special things that they may enjoy. Also please let me know if any medications that may need to be given and also, any behavioral things that I should be aware of.
A typical day
I love learning each and every animal that I work with and their sweet personalities! I can take them on walks, play fetch out in the yard, or give as many hugs and pets that they would like!
Services
Jessica can watch in your home
Availability
I currently work full time but often get an hour break during the day. I am also available after 5:30 most weekdays. Weekends are also very open for me!
About Jessica K.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I can do anything that needs to be done with your babies in your home! I am trained in administering medications, so that is no problem. If your baby needs to go on a walk, I can gladly do that! Anything you need for them can be done during your time away.
Information Jessica K. would like to know about your pet
As a courtesy (other Rover sitters understand this) but if you wish to book me, please be serious about your inquiry! Rover helps me put food on the table for my family in addition to my job, so please give me time to respond to your inquiry before contacting every other sitter on the list. I reply to requests very quickly and would love to get to know your pet! I require is that your pet is up to date on its rabies vaccination. Please let me know if your dog has any special needs or care instructions that I should be aware of. I want to provide the best care for your babies possible while you are away! Please let me know as much as possible about their typical daily routine and any special things that they may enjoy. Also please let me know if any medications that may need to be given and also, any behavioral things that I should be aware of.
A typical day
I love learning each and every animal that I work with and their sweet personalities! I can take them on walks, play fetch out in the yard, or give as many hugs and pets that they would like!
Location
Waynesville, NC
Pets
Jessica K.
Waynesville, NC