Mackenzie S.
Mackenzie S.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $30 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Vet Student Fear Free certified WFH
*I am work 100% remotely* *Since I am in vet school, I only offer pet care during school breaks* *Service radius from Wynnewood, PA: 20 miles for house sitting, 3 miles for drop-ins and dog walking* Hi there! I’m Mackenzie, a veterinary student with a lifelong passion for animal care. I’ve worked with everything from cats, dogs, chickens, horses, and exotic pets. I’m comfortable with all kinds of personalities, from shy seniors to bouncy puppies. I am very proudly Fear Free certified. I am work from home, so your pet will never be lonely! Before vet school, I worked in veterinary clinics, animal shelters, zoos, and research labs, gaining hands-on experience in animal behavior, health, and enrichment. I’ve also spent years providing trusted pet care through my own small pet-sitting and equine businesses. Whether your furry friend needs playtime, medication, or just someone to snuggle with while you're away, you can rest easy knowing they’re in kind, capable hands. I treat every pet as if they were my own. I’m always happy to provide updates, pictures, and tailored care. Services Offered: 🐾 Drop-in visits 🐾 Dog walking 🐾 Overnight pet sitting 🐾 Medication administration 🐾 Senior and special needs care Why Book With Me: ✅ Vet student with extensive animal handling experience ✅ Comfortable with medical/special needs care ✅ Reliable, detail-oriented, and communicative ✅ Fully Insured outside of Rover and through Rover
Cat care experience
Mackenzie also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
When caring for pets in a client’s home, my goal is to create a calm, comfortable, and familiar experience that reduces stress for both the animal and their owner. I’m Fear Free Certified, which means I use proven, science-based techniques to minimize fear, anxiety, and stress during every visit, and let your pet set the pace for interactions. I carefully observe body language and behavior to understand how each animal is feeling and adjust my approach accordingly. Some pets want belly rubs right away; others need space and quiet before warming up, and that’s okay! I respect each animal’s boundaries and do my best to build trust at their own pace. Whether I’m feeding, walking, playing, cleaning up, or administering medications, I stay attuned to your pet’s routine and emotional needs. I’ve worked with animals of all ages, sizes, and temperaments, including shy cats, high energy dogs, senior pets, and those with special medical needs. You’ll receive updates after every visit, including photos and notes on how your pet is doing, so you can travel or be away from home knowing your best friend is happy, safe, and well cared for.
Ratings and reviews
Mackenzie was great! She helped with my dog with special needs (deaf, partially blind) over the holidays. She communicated well with updates and pictures every day, and she worked through some bad winter weather! I am very particular with who I trust with my dog, and we would definitely use her again.
I felt really confident that Turtle was happy and well taken care of with Mackenzie. Will definitely use her again!
Great and thoughtful care particularly given we had a recently adopted and skittish rescue dog! Photos and videos showed our girl happily eating, running, resting with her dog. Having had our dog only a month before we had a long scheduled family vacation, Mackenzie was a wonderful discovery and relief to us.
Mackenzie was amazing with our 10 month old pup Barley. We can’t wait to have her back!
Mackenzie is awesome! She’s taken care of our little pack several times now. Both times one of the pups has had something come up. The first time she noticed one of our dogs was bothered by something with her ear, and the second time the same pup had some indigestion. As a pet owner, I’d love to believe nothing bad will ever happen to our babies, or that we could always be there. Second best is having someone like Mackenzie who you can trust with your best furry friends. Whenever we go away - we ask to see it Mackensie is available to watch our dogs!
Mackenzie is the biggest animal lover that I know. Her love of animals is exemplified by her dedication to her vet school studies. She has watched my dog Polly multiple times, and I have no concerns while I'm away from my dog. There is truly no one better to walk or look after your dog while you're away.
Calendar and availability
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Schedule
My schedule is flexible since I am working from home this summer, which allows me to easily fit in drop-in visits, playtime, feeding, and medication administration around my responsibilities. Because I’m already in the mindset of monitoring animal behavior, health, and well-being every day, pet care feels like a natural and rewarding extension of what I love to do. Whether it's checking in on a senior dog or spending extra time with a nervous kitty, I make it a point to build genuine connections and ensure your pet’s routine stays uninterrupted and stress-free, even when you're away.