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Jill R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
24 repeat pet owners
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Jill R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
24 repeat pet owners

Contact for Drop-In Visits

US$63 total per visit

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all service fees.

Highlights

Basic background check
50 year of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Retired veterinarian!

I have grown up with dogs, cats, and farm animals since the day I was born and my first babysitter was a dog! I practiced veterinary medicine for over 20 years with both small animals, small exotics, and large exotic (zoo) animals and worked as a veterinary technician and pet sitter before that. As a result, I am very capable as far as administering medications and fluids if needed. My own pets have included dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, and reptiles and I have been active in animal rescue and rehab from a young age including caring for wild mammals and birds. I choose now to focus on dogs and cats but will also sit for the above-mentioned critters! I love cats and would love to have more cat clients!

Qualifications

24 repeat pet owners
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
50 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Pets

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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54 ratings
Olivia W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 14, 2025

Jill came over on a last minute request as our usual dog hotel was booked for the weekend. As a former pre-vet person myself, I was impressed she was a former vet. She took good care of our high-anxiety Jack Russell while we were away, sent updates, and even brought in my deliveries. We will definitely ask for her help in the future!

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Jennifer F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 25, 2025

Jill came to our rescue when we had another sitter cancel on short notice. She was quick to respond, arrived promptly (with puppy treats!), and must have spoiled my crazy jrt puppy for hours that she didn’t want Jill to go yet at the end of the night.

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Michael F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Apr 03, 2025

Great experience with Jill, it was my first time hiring a dog sitter and my dog was not friendly with strangers. I was at ease after Jill came over and befriend him and was able to enjoy vacation knowing he was well taken care of.

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Meredith H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Mar 24, 2025

Our pups LOVE Jill, and so do we. She is attentive, communicative, and obviously very knowledgeable about animals, being a retired vet. We would book with her again in a heartbeat!

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Megan B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Sep 17, 2024

Jill was amazing and I knew my fur babies were safe with her!

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Michelle J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 12, 2024

Jill is amazing!!!

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Calendar and availability

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Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Jill can host up to 1 drop-in visit per day
I would like to know any fears, medical issues, aversions to noise, others dogs, cats, etc. If dogs are animal aggressive then I expect the owner to supply a basket muzzle to be used on walks to avoid any injuries. My favorite breeds are the sighthounds (Greyhounds, Whippets, Danes..) as well as the bully breeds such as Pits, AmStaffs, Mastiffs, etc. as I find especially the latter to be human and family friendly unless raised to be otherwise. I personally have had these breeds and my Pit actually saved my husband from dying in a house fire.
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all service fees.

Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass an identity verification. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support and reimbursement for eligible vet care.

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all service fees.