Jessica L.
Pittsburgh, PA
Prior vet tech looking for pet fix
Pet care experience
I graduated with a BS in animal science with a companion animal emphasis, obtaining knowledge/experiences through classes, labs, internships, and employment. I worked as a veterinary assistant and kennel tech throughout undergrad seasonally and for several months post-grad at 2 different clinics. I also worked as a wildlife rescue & rehab intern and aquarist intern during undergrad, focusing on animal care and husbandry. Lastly, I have owned/helped care for family pets almost my whole life (including rodents, rabbits, and a dog) and have pet sat dogs and cats for family friends/neighbors on the side.
Reviews
Jess was great! She did a great job with communicating a meet and greet and all the details about the drop-ins for my cat. She really made me feel comfortable he was getting all the cuddles and attention he needed :)
I love it when Jessica stays with my pets, but even more importantly -- my pets love it more!
I know when Jessica is staying with my senior dog and spunky cat that they are getting her full attention, which includes regular and thorough communication, medical oversight, play and stimulation, and the love and hugs they're used to. I highly recommend her as a pet sitter.
Jessica was great to work with! She was respectful of our space, kept in constant contact with us, and took great care of our boys. She updated with pics and asked questions about any concerns she had. We would love her to watch our boys again!
About Jessica L.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I will not offer my apartment, as it is small and logistics are difficult. However, I will surely abide by clients' wishes regarding their caretaking directions and preferences. I will also be mindful and respectful of being in another person's space, and clean up after myself.
Information Jessica L. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know if your pet has any medication (oral, topical, or injection), and please let me know if they are reactive in any way (whether towards other dogs, men, all people, vehicles, etc.) so I am prepared in what ever space we are in. Of course, it is also helpful to know their routine if applicable, their favorite toy or treat (whether they are food or enrichment motivated), any items I should be mindful of leaving out that may be chewed/swallowed (like socks), etc.
A typical day
I would like to learn what your pet loves and go from there! All pets have different play preferences/needs, but I am willing to do what they love! I am able to play with their toys with them, take them places if they like rides/walks, build/encourage enrichment opportunities, brush, pet, etc.
Services
Jessica can watch in your home
Availability
I am currently a full-time grad student, but will be able to fulfill pet needs in free time (and work/study with them as needed). I will not be available during weekly class times but expect to have, at the very least, mornings, lunch breaks (depending how close you are located to my university), evenings, and weekends open. My schedule intensity will vary by semester as well. I will not make myself available if the time allotted is not appropriate to truly care for your pet. I deeply care about animals and would love to do what I can for them when I can, especially since I cannot have my family pup & chinchilla with me at school.
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About Jessica L.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I will not offer my apartment, as it is small and logistics are difficult. However, I will surely abide by clients' wishes regarding their caretaking directions and preferences. I will also be mindful and respectful of being in another person's space, and clean up after myself.
Information Jessica L. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know if your pet has any medication (oral, topical, or injection), and please let me know if they are reactive in any way (whether towards other dogs, men, all people, vehicles, etc.) so I am prepared in what ever space we are in. Of course, it is also helpful to know their routine if applicable, their favorite toy or treat (whether they are food or enrichment motivated), any items I should be mindful of leaving out that may be chewed/swallowed (like socks), etc.
A typical day
I would like to learn what your pet loves and go from there! All pets have different play preferences/needs, but I am willing to do what they love! I am able to play with their toys with them, take them places if they like rides/walks, build/encourage enrichment opportunities, brush, pet, etc.
Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Jessica L.
Pittsburgh, PA