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Miya N.

Kankakee, IL

5 out of 5.0 stars
34 reviews
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Passionate Vet Assistant 🩷🐾

Pet care experience

I've grown up caring for companion animals of many different species in my own household, and I have fostered a handful of dogs and cats as well. I've also been involved with TNR (Trap-Neuter/Spay-Release) which means I have experience handling feral cats. However, my professional animal experience started when I was 15. In 2018, I worked as a bather at a local grooming shop. After that I moved on to another bathing position at a different grooming shop in 2019. Towards the end of 2020 I joined the staff at a local animal hospital as a Kennel Technician where I currently work caring for the animals boarding. In May of 2022 I became the Patient Care Coordinator where I shadowed exams and populated medical records. As of February 2023 I am now working as both a Vet Assistant and Kennel Tech at the animal hospital. I've encountered many difficult behaviors and special needs over the years, and have been efficiently trained on how to handle them. Animal care is my life-long passion!

Cat care experience

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Catering to Cats with Care

Miya also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Reviews

Lea S.
House Sitting • Apr 02, 2025
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Miya is amazing. She always goes above and beyond, and we would recommend her without any hesitation!

Amber M.
Drop-In Visits • Nov 17, 2024
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You are always so good with our pets and our home. I know my babies love you and I trust no one else to watch them. You even checked on Reggie when I said he would be fine. Which made me and my wife so happy you did that even though you didn’t need to.

Kristine G.
House Sitting • Sep 02, 2024
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Miya was amazing as always. This stay was a bit harder in our little guy because he knew we went camping without him…he loves to camp! Miya went out of her way to show him extra 💕. We are so lucky!

Kristine G.
House Sitting • Aug 29, 2024
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Amazing as always!! Falcon loves you!! 💕

About Miya N.

Communication

10 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

6 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

• The booking price is not always accurate initially. I will confirm pricing before accepting the booking request. I will accept the booking request after the Meet and Greet. It is of utmost importance to me to keep your furry companion comfortable and well stimulated when in my care. I'm able to provide frequent walks, playtime, cuddles, and anything else that they need during my stay! Positive reinforcement training is also an important aspect of my care and something I feel every animal and caregiver can benefit greatly from. Therefore, I avoid using any aversive stimuli when I'm with your animal. I'm also never opposed to performing minor grooming duties as well as simple chores around the house, just let me know. I always strive to leave a place better than I found it!

Information Miya N. would like to know about your pet

I'll benefit from knowing what language your companion best responds to as well as what treats they love the most. Please also let me know of any difficult behaviors you've noticed in them and I can communicate how I plan to deal with it if encountered. It's also always a bonus to know their favorite spot to be scratched! Part of my first aid certification has trained me to acquire emergency contact information from you as well. I'll prep for every client by researching the local emergency veterinary practice in your area and saving the number for easy access. I also ask that you share the name and number of your companion's regular veterinarian with me. With your first booking I'll double check that I have your number as well as your emergency contact's information saved in my phone. Rover's emergency hotline and ASPCA's animal poison control hotlines are also saved in my contacts at all times. Lastly, I'll always come equipped with my animal first aid kit.

A typical day

It is of utmost importance to me to keep your furry companion comfortable and well stimulated when in my care. I'm able to provide frequent walks, playtime, cuddles, and anything else that they need during my stay! Positive reinforcement training is also an important aspect of my care and something I feel every animal and caregiver can benefit greatly from. Therefore, I will avoid using any form of aversive stimuli with your animal. I'm also never opposed to performing minor grooming duties as well as simple chores around the house, just let me know. I always strive to leave the home better than I found it!

Services

House Sitting
in your home
$75per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$35per visit

Miya can watch in your home

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

Availability

• My schedule often varies. Please contact me for availability and I can provide a schedule upon request. My shifts at the animal hospital range between 3-10 hours, but I will give notice if a shift conflicts with your dog's typical routine.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 19 days ago
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Miya N.

Communication

10 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

6 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

• The booking price is not always accurate initially. I will confirm pricing before accepting the booking request. I will accept the booking request after the Meet and Greet. It is of utmost importance to me to keep your furry companion comfortable and well stimulated when in my care. I'm able to provide frequent walks, playtime, cuddles, and anything else that they need during my stay! Positive reinforcement training is also an important aspect of my care and something I feel every animal and caregiver can benefit greatly from. Therefore, I avoid using any aversive stimuli when I'm with your animal. I'm also never opposed to performing minor grooming duties as well as simple chores around the house, just let me know. I always strive to leave a place better than I found it!

Information Miya N. would like to know about your pet

I'll benefit from knowing what language your companion best responds to as well as what treats they love the most. Please also let me know of any difficult behaviors you've noticed in them and I can communicate how I plan to deal with it if encountered. It's also always a bonus to know their favorite spot to be scratched! Part of my first aid certification has trained me to acquire emergency contact information from you as well. I'll prep for every client by researching the local emergency veterinary practice in your area and saving the number for easy access. I also ask that you share the name and number of your companion's regular veterinarian with me. With your first booking I'll double check that I have your number as well as your emergency contact's information saved in my phone. Rover's emergency hotline and ASPCA's animal poison control hotlines are also saved in my contacts at all times. Lastly, I'll always come equipped with my animal first aid kit.

A typical day

It is of utmost importance to me to keep your furry companion comfortable and well stimulated when in my care. I'm able to provide frequent walks, playtime, cuddles, and anything else that they need during my stay! Positive reinforcement training is also an important aspect of my care and something I feel every animal and caregiver can benefit greatly from. Therefore, I will avoid using any form of aversive stimuli with your animal. I'm also never opposed to performing minor grooming duties as well as simple chores around the house, just let me know. I always strive to leave the home better than I found it!

Location

Kankakee, IL

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Miya N.

Kankakee, IL

5 out of 5.0 stars
34 reviews