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Joanna M.

North Grafton, MA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•7 reviews
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Attentive, Experienced Vet Student

Pet care experience

I am a veterinary student with a deep love for animals of all kinds! Aside from my experience pet-sitting for neighbors and friends over the years, I also have experience in professional animal work. I worked as a kennel caretaker and dealt with walking, cleaning, and medicating the dogs and cats in our care. In addition, I worked as a veterinary technician at a well-respected private animal hospital by assisting the doctors in their appointments and properly holding animals during vaccinations and exams. I also worked as a full-time animal care intern at a wildlife refuge where I fed, cleaned, medicated, and provided constant care for the various wild animals in the rehabilitation hospital. My work has not only taught me how to properly care for animals of all kinds, but has also fostered a strong sense of love and respect for them. Animal care in any form never feels like a chore for me; it’s a fun opportunity to hang out with a new furry friend! If hired to look after your pet, I can guarantee that I would provide the best quality of care and shower them with lots of love! As an animal lover, I am always eager to hang out with the pets I’m watching even after I’ve finished the necessary tasks for that visit (feeding, cleaning, etc.). I will always sit and stay for a while with your pet(s) when I visit so they can get some social interaction and lots of love!

Reviews

Jennifer G.
Jul 02, 2022

Joanna is amazing!! She's super caring and loving. After every visit she made sure to send us an update on how they were doing. I would highly recommend booking her to look after your pups!!!!

Emma T.
Drop-In Visits • Jul 05, 2021
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Joanna came in clutch to check in on our Theo while we were away for the weekend. Theo needed meds administered and Joanna was awesome with him. She was very professional and easy to work with. She played with him, gave him meds, fed him, and even cleaned up after a few accidents he had. Would definitely recommend booking with Joanna- we definitely will book again!

Austin H.
Drop-In Visits • Aug 14, 2019
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Everything went according to plan. I am very happy with Joanna and the service so far. My dog had some extra feeding requirements that were easily met. I was nervous to use the service at first, but I feel it is a very good value.

Kiev M.
Jul 07, 2019

Joanna has been walking and taking care of our dogs for years. She saw our old, much loved Beagle, from middle age through her final months and we got to see first hand the immense reservoir of compassion Joanna draws from. She was exceptionally tuned into Winnie's needs and was able to adjust her care accordingly and with immense patience. We now have a puppy and Joanna connected with her instantly, seamlessly matching her energy level and giving Zoe the appropriate level of care and attention. I would highly recommend Joanna as she is not only reliable but also able to handle every level of your pet's needs, from simple walks to complex health issues. Joanna connects with animals instantly and truly cares about maintaining and honoring that connection.

About Joanna M.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

5 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

As a veterinary student, I am very attentive to the animals in my care. I am able to recognize common signs of stress, discomfort, and fear and able to adjust my behavior accordingly. Your pet will have my full attention at all times.

Information Joanna M. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know any and all special care instructions for your pet: medications, specific feeding routines, fears or triggers on walks, etc. I want to give your pet the best care possible while you’re away!

A typical day

If your pet is high-energy and playful, I will play lots of games with them and make sure to tire them out during each visit!! If they’re low-key and like to snuggle, I’ll bring a book so I can sit and hang out with them for a bit while I’m there.

Services

Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$15per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$15per walk

Joanna can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old

Availability

I am rather busy with veterinary school at the moment, so my schedule is a bit hard to predict. That being said, please feel free to reach out if you think I would be a good match for your pet(s) so we can see if our schedules align!

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Calendar last updated 2 years ago
Dog Walking Cancellation Policy:

About Joanna M.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

5 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

As a veterinary student, I am very attentive to the animals in my care. I am able to recognize common signs of stress, discomfort, and fear and able to adjust my behavior accordingly. Your pet will have my full attention at all times.

Information Joanna M. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know any and all special care instructions for your pet: medications, specific feeding routines, fears or triggers on walks, etc. I want to give your pet the best care possible while you’re away!

A typical day

If your pet is high-energy and playful, I will play lots of games with them and make sure to tire them out during each visit!! If they’re low-key and like to snuggle, I’ll bring a book so I can sit and hang out with them for a bit while I’m there.

Location

North Grafton, MA

Joanna M.'s Neighborhood

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Joanna M.

North Grafton, MA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•7 reviews