Mikaela C.
Mikaela C.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $10 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Vet Student Pet Care You Can Trust
As a rising third-year veterinary student at the University of Illinois, I bring both professional training and genuine love for animals to every pet I care for. Through my veterinary education and hands-on clinical experience, I have worked with animals of many breeds, sizes, ages, energy levels, and temperaments—including shy, anxious, high-energy, and senior pets. My experience has taught me how to safely handle animals, recognize signs of stress or illness, and adapt my approach to each pet’s individual personality and needs. Whether your pet loves playtime and attention or prefers a calmer, quieter environment, I strive to make them feel comfortable, safe, and cared for while you’re away. I’m comfortable caring for both dogs and cats and have experience with feeding routines, medications, and providing patient, attentive care. I understand how important it is to leave your pet with someone dependable, communicative, and trustworthy, and I take that responsibility seriously. I will care for your pet as if they were my own and keep you updated so you can feel confident they are in good hands.
Cat care experience
Mikaela also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
Your pet’s safety and comfort are always my top priorities. As a veterinary student, I have experience recognizing signs of stress, illness, and discomfort in animals and understand the importance of careful, attentive care. I strive to create a calm and positive environment for every pet while respecting their normal routines and boundaries. I know how important trust is when someone else is caring for your pet, so I will always communicate clearly, provide updates, and treat your pet and home with the same care and respect I would want for my own. Whether your pet is energetic, shy, senior, or needs extra patience, I am committed to making sure they feel safe, comfortable, and well cared for while you’re away.
Ratings and reviews
Mikaela is a kind, caring, detail-oriented individual that puts 110% effort into everything she does! She is extremely observant and intelligent. She is so willing to do anything you ask of her and always does it with a smile on her face!
I had the absolute pleasure of having Mikaela stop by and care for my cats while my husband and I were away, and I truly can’t say enough wonderful things about the experience! She spent quality time with them, made sure their food and water were taken care of, gave them plenty of attention and cuddles, and kept me updated on how they were doing. When we arrived home late that evening, it was obvious how happy, relaxed, and well cared for they had been. Knowing they were in such great hands made all the difference and allowed us to enjoy our trip worry free. I will absolutely be booking with Mikaela again!
Mikaela is the absolute best! As a veterinary student, she is super trustworthy to have caring for your pets and will be super helpful if they are on any medications! She has worked with a diverse range of pets and is very knowledgeable about pet care. She is also very communicative and easy to work with!
Safe Customer service Mikaela would be a great pet sitter because of her experience with a wide array of animals from her studies to become a veternarian. She also has a love for animals like no other which makes her someone you can not only trust to take care of any pet but also to love and care for any pet as if they were her own.
I highly recommend Mikaela! She is full of compassion and strives to make sure your pets are taken care of like they’re family. As a current veterinary student she is equipped with the knowledge to make sure your pets get thoughtful care!
As long as Mikaela has been on this earth, she has loved dogs. Hence, Vet school!!! She has two dogs of whom she treats like her children, I really should say they are her children. There is know better dog caretaker!!!
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Schedule
My schedule is very flexible this summer! I am currently working part-time and participating in some veterinary shadowing experiences, but outside of that I have wide availability for pet care. I am available most weekends and have flexibility throughout the week, especially during mornings and evenings. I’m happy to work with owners to find times that best fit their pet’s routine and needs.