My father was a veterinarian and owned his own clinic, so I grew up in the business. I managed, and was usually the sole worker, in the clinic's large boarding facility for over 20 years. I assisted in tech duties, groomed, and even lived above the clinic, allowing me to give 24 hour care to the boarding and sick animals. After he retired 5 years ago and the clinic shut down, I moved on to work at another vet clinic, and part time at a doggy day care facility. I got married last year and would like to go part time and pursue creative endeavors, but would like to still care for dogs and make some extra steady money doing so. And my husband is always wanting more dogs in our life! I'm very active and healthy at 42, so you get maturity and experience, as well as energy with me. I have a very deep understanding of the varying needs of every dog. And have a lifetime of experience meeting those needs, from geriatric, to temperamental. They called me the "dog whisperer" at the old clinic because there wasn't a dog I couldn't handle or get to come out of its shell. I'm patient and calm and steady. And I have been cleaning up every kind of mess that can come from a dog since I was old enough to be put to work at the family business (and my father insisted i start very early!). So im not afraid of messes. I can administer medicine and follow any regimine needed for your dog's health and care, as I have the experience to understand the importance of these things.