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Kimberly S.

Ames, IA

5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
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Veterinarian and CPR Certified!

Pet care experience

Hi! My name is Kimberly and I am a veterinarian looking to earn some extra income and take care of all of your furry family members! I myself have two large breed dogs and two cats. Because of my educational training, I am comfortable dealing with many situations that may arise and have plenty of experience with several different species, breeds, and sizes! I am comfortable giving medications and dealing with special needs and geriatric pets. I can feed, provide potty breaks, play time, and excercise at my drop in visits. My availability varies often, but if I am free, I would love to take care of your pets!

Reviews

Ruslan P.
Drop-In Visits • Oct 12, 2023
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We recently had the pleasure of rebooking Kimberly, a cat sitter, to take care of our six cats, and we couldn't be happier with the experience. We are returned customers and knew our kitties were in good hands. Kimberly is highly professional, friendly, and very experienced with animals. Kimberly came over to re-introduce herself to cats and check whether there were any changes to the routine from the last cat-sitting session in March. While caring for our cats, Kimberly went above and beyond to ensure that all of our kitties were well taken care of. All six furry kids were fed on schedule, played with, and given plenty of love, attention, and back scratches. We could tell from the Rover cards and updates Kimberly was sending that the cats were doing well and were quite content in their care. We returned home to find everyone in great health and in good spirits. What stood out to me, though, was how attentive Kimberly was to each cat's needs. One of the cats is overweight and epileptic, and she has a specialized medication and feeding routine. Kimberly made sure to administer it at the right time every day. Two other cats do not get along well. One other cat is shy around new people and hides in the furniture, but Kimberly was patient and gentle with her, and things went smoothly overall. We left the “cat checklist” along with the vet's address, just in case, to make sure we had the most updated information and our hearts were in the right place while we were away. Having the daily Rover cards with all the kitties was an extra treat. Overall, we highly recommend Kimberly as a cat sitter to anyone looking for someone trustworthy and caring to care for their cats. Kimberly went above and beyond to ensure our cats were happy and healthy, and we will definitely contact her again in the future. Thank you so much for all of your hard work and dedication to our furry family members!

Allison M.
Drop-In Visits • Aug 08, 2023
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Kimberly did a fantastic job with my cats. They’re pretty shy but she got both of them to come out for her and gave them plenty of love. And then sent a bunch of pictures every visit, which made me so happy—I missed them! You can tell she knows her business well and your babies are in good hands.

Ruslan P.
Drop-In Visits • Mar 17, 2023
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We recently had the pleasure of hiring a great cat sitter to care for our six cats, and we couldn't be happier with the experience. We knew our kitties were in good hands when we had a meet and greet at our house. Kimberly was professional, friendly, and very experienced with animals. We also learned that she works at a veterinary clinic. While caring for our cats, Kimberly went above and beyond to ensure that all of our kitties were well taken care of. Despite this, all six furry kids were fed on schedule, played with, and given plenty of love, attention, and back scratches. We could tell from the Rover cards and updates Kimberly sent that the cats were doing well and were quite content in their care. We returned home to see everyone in great health and good spirit. What really stood out to us, though, was how attentive Kimberly was to each individual cat's needs. One of the cats is overweight and epileptic, and she has a fairly special medication regimen. Kimberly made sure to administer it at the right time every day. Two other cats do not get along well. Another cat is shy around new people and tends to hide in the furniture, but Kimberly was patient and gentle with her, and things went smoothly overall. On the first day, there was a question about which canned food to feed; Kimberly called to ensure she had the right information. Overall, we highly recommend Kimberly as a cat sitter to anyone looking for someone trustworthy and caring to care for their cats. Kimberly went above and beyond to ensure our cats were happy and healthy, and we will definitely contact her again in the future. Thank you so much for your hard work and dedication to our furry family!

Bill C.
Drop-In Visits • Jan 28, 2023
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Kimberly did a wonderful job of taking care of our kitties while we were gone. We really enjoyed the remarks and pictures.

About Kimberly S.

Communication

6 repeat pet parents
66% response rate
Usually responds in about a day
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I have a larger fenced yard with friendly pets. I also have plenty of space and live in a quiet neighborhood with sidewalks to take pups on safe walks.

Information Kimberly S. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your pet has any specific needs or behaviors that I need to be aware of along with vet info and emergency contacts. I want both you and your pet to feel comfortable while under my care.

A typical day

Walks, playing fetch, or lazy days with belly rubs and treats are all on the table! Picture updates will be provided to make sure you are kept in the loop! Also, I will do my best to accommodate any special requests as well so just ask!

Services

Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$20per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$20per walk

Kimberly can watch in your home

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

Availability

I work full time as a vet during the week but have weekends completely free and have flexibility within my week to do morning and evening visits.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated a month ago
Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About Kimberly S.

Communication

6 repeat pet parents
66% response rate
Usually responds in about a day
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I have a larger fenced yard with friendly pets. I also have plenty of space and live in a quiet neighborhood with sidewalks to take pups on safe walks.

Information Kimberly S. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your pet has any specific needs or behaviors that I need to be aware of along with vet info and emergency contacts. I want both you and your pet to feel comfortable while under my care.

A typical day

Walks, playing fetch, or lazy days with belly rubs and treats are all on the table! Picture updates will be provided to make sure you are kept in the loop! Also, I will do my best to accommodate any special requests as well so just ask!

Location

Ames, IA

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Kimberly S.

Ames, IA

5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews