Shannen A.
Ashton Heights, VA
Vet Tech on deck
Pet care experience
If you want someone that’s experienced with animals, I’m your gal! The passion, heart, and understanding I have when it comes to caring for animals is unconditional. Currently a first-year veterinary medicine student at Virginia Tech. Previously worked as a veterinary technician, and I have also worked as a kennel assistant, receptionist, and veterinary assistant. I have been working at Towson Veterinary Hospital since high school (4 years as of 2021). I graduated from the University of Maryland in May 2022 with a BS in animal science on the pre-veterinary track, and I was accepted into and will be attending veterinary school at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine in the fall of 2022. I’m animal CPR and First Aid certified, a certified animal handler through the IACUC, Fear Free certified, a research assistant for the Canine Language Perception Lab at the University of Maryland (requires me to recognize and quickly react to signs of stress and other dog behaviors), have had pets of my own my whole life, and have been pet-sitting for years. I have also trained three service dogs for the Guide Dog Foundation and America’s VetDogs (about 1 year for each dog) starting from the age of 8 weeks old, so I’m well-equipped to handle young puppies. I am also an active puppy-sitter and Area Coordinator for the organization, which is indicative of my training experience. In addition to dogs and cats, I have experience with exotics, livestock, and research animals. I have all of the experience and qualifications necessary to make sure your fur baby is in the best hands. Please feel free to reach out to me if you’re interested in my services! Prices may be negotiable, willing to discuss separate from the app service after a meet and greet. All of my pet sitting services thus far have been booked outside of the app (even requests that were initially made inside of the app), so I have no reviews, but I am happy to connect you with any of my previous clients for feedback if you are interested.
About Shannen A.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Though my own home is not available for my services, I will respect your home and make it a safe environment for your pet. I have many clients outside of this app that can attest to my trustworthiness and experience. With a degree in animal science, over 4 years of experience working in a veterinary hospital, 3 years of experience as a trainer, and the qualifications to be able to get into veterinary school, I promise your fur baby is in good hands.
Information Shannen A. would like to know about your pet
I have worked with dogs of all temperaments, but I would still like to know about any aggression, anxiety, special needs, etc. I love boxers and bully breeds, but any pet can steal my heart with a few slobbery kisses!
A typical day
We can do whatever you like- it’s a dogs’ world! Walks, treats, and playtime- you name it! If you or your pets have any particular places that you like to go, just let me know and I’m happy to take them!
Services
Shannen can watch in your home
Availability
I am currently looking for any opportunities to walk, sit, or drop-in on your pets. I recently graduated with my degree in animal science and am just looking for some pet-sitting opportunities as a “side hustle” (though I have been a Rover sitter for multiple years) to save up for student loans while attending veterinary school! My family just recently moved to the Forest Hill area from Baltimore and with school I move around a bit, so I’m using the app to shift to new clientele bases that are more local to me as I move around. Pet-sitting is really all I’m planning to spend my time with in the summer and winters as far as working goes, so I have lots of availability! I do a lot of shifting around during the year, and I try to update my location to reflect that availability. Generally during the school semesters I am available in Blacksburg, and for summer and winter breaks I can be available anywhere between Baltimore, home in Forest Hill with family, or in Arlington with my partner. If you’re unsure about my availability and location, feel free to just shoot me a message and I can clarify!
About Shannen A.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Though my own home is not available for my services, I will respect your home and make it a safe environment for your pet. I have many clients outside of this app that can attest to my trustworthiness and experience. With a degree in animal science, over 4 years of experience working in a veterinary hospital, 3 years of experience as a trainer, and the qualifications to be able to get into veterinary school, I promise your fur baby is in good hands.
Information Shannen A. would like to know about your pet
I have worked with dogs of all temperaments, but I would still like to know about any aggression, anxiety, special needs, etc. I love boxers and bully breeds, but any pet can steal my heart with a few slobbery kisses!
A typical day
We can do whatever you like- it’s a dogs’ world! Walks, treats, and playtime- you name it! If you or your pets have any particular places that you like to go, just let me know and I’m happy to take them!
Location
Arlington, VA
Pets
Shannen A.
Ashton Heights, VA