Lara D.
Lara D.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Veterinary Assistant w/B.S.
I have been devoted to animal care for as long as I can remember. At five years old, I was already outside caring for stray cats and dogs in Macedonia. That early instinct to protect and advocate for animals shaped the direction of my life and career. I have previously worked as a veterinary assistant with over 1000 hours of veterinary experience and currently I am studying animal physiology. I am pursuing my dream on going to veterinary school. Would love to take care of your pet!
Cat care experience
Lara also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Lara was fantastic! Lots of walks and attention! The house also looked great on my return home.
Lara was fantastic! Osito was so happy with her - they were playing non stop
Lara is very attentive and likes to took good care of our kitties.
Lara has the calm demeanor to win over our very nervous dog. He does not respond well to strangers and often runs and hides. He settled down quickly with her on day one and by day two was much more relaxed when she came to get him for his walk. I definitely recommend her.
Lara is Great! Her communication and professionalism is awesome!
Lara is the best! She has true love for my old man dog, who can be a bit grumpy, but he loves her. She is even able to clip his nails even though he is definitely grumpy about his nails. She is gentle and sweet with him. She is a vet tech/assistant so she has a ton of animal handling experience and it shows as she is very patient, calm and kind. I highly recommend her for your pets!
Calendar and availability
| S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |||
5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
| S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |||
5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
| S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | ||||||
2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
30 | 31 |
Schedule
I worked as a veterinary assistant at VCA Coast, where I supported medical care for both cats and dogs in a clinical setting. I am experienced with anxious, reactive, and stressed pets, and I understand how to approach them with patience and calm handling. I am also comfortable caring for senior animals and pets with additional medical needs. I am currently a student at UCLA studying animal physiology online for my veterinary school application. My schedule is open for the most part. I am looking forward to meeting your pet and providing you and your pet with an amazing experience! :)
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
My clinical skills include nail trims, ear cleanings, and administering IV fluids. I am open to dog walking, dog and cat sitting overnight. I hold a B.S. in Chemistry from MTSU and am currently preparing my veterinary school application.
Pets
A typical day
Some of the fun activities I do with the pets I watch include playing with toys, taking them for walks, petting them, and including them in my physiology study sessions. :)