Hello I am Taylor, but I prefer to go by Ellie. I am 28 years old and am currently working at a clinic as a Veterinary Assistant working on becoming a Veterinary Technician. I have always had a deep love, and passion for wanting to help animals my entire life. I recently have lost over 160 pounds and have really gotten into walking around my neighborhood and nearby parks. And started to think that the only way this could be better if I had some fun dogs to walk with me. Enter Rover! I originally signed up with the intention of being a dog walker but have found a good place in pet/house sitting. And am so in love with every animal and I have met through this experience. I have background working as a dog bather in both a chain store such as Petco and Petsmart, as well as a local grooming salon. I spent three years of my life in that environment and learned a lot about the handling and care of dogs of all shapes and sizes. Being around so many different breeds, sizes, temperaments, and in a high anxiety area like a grooming salon I have learned how to approach and handle nervous, skittish, and anxious animals safely and calmly. To ensure all are well taken care of and safe and secure. With me now working in an animal hospital I am becoming even more familiar with how to care for the animals I am around and sit. I am currently animal CPR and first aid certified. I have experience giving injections (subcutaneous and IV but I would prefer not to administer IV unless talked about in depth prior) and oral medications. Both time sensitive and not. I stand firmly by the fact that pets are members of our family. When your pet is with me I will always treat them with the same love and kindness I would show to any of my family members. Your babies will become my babies and that is always my promise.