Hi! My name is Vanessa,I grew up in the bay area and after spending a year living in Hawaii, I moved home in 2019. I began pet sitting through Rover in 2019 and have met wonderful people and pet clients! Currently, I am a mom of two dog savvy boys as well as an overnight emergency room coordinator for a busy veterinary hospital. I have worked as a veterinary technician for 16+ years, pet sitter for 10, and and have sat on the board of three animal rescue organizations. Animals are my passion! I truly enjoy making pets as comfortable as possible while their families are away and giving those families peace of minds. I strive to provide a stress free family home environment for all the pets in my care. I am able to administer any kind of medications and even provide care for senior, chronically ill or disabled pets thanks to my years of veterinary experience. I offer family home style care so that your dog is integrated into our lives while they are with us. I treat them as my own! I do try to stick as closely as possible to the routine that your dog is used to at home in order to limit the stress of being in a new place. In addition to caring for dogs in my own home, I am available for caring for pets in your own home as well as offering dog walks and doggie daycare services. During my overnight work hours, boarding dogs stay home with my retired vet tech mom so that they are only left alone on rare occasions. I care for more than just dogs! Cats, reptiles, fish, livestock, birds, birds, and pocket pets are all welcome! When Your Dog Stays At My House, He/She Will: * Be able to stick to their normal routine as closely as possible * Will have supervision during the day & night * Will have access to a large, fully fenced & secluded backyard * Will enjoy walks in Wildcat Canyon and around my San Pablo neighborhood * May enjoy trips to either the Pinole dog park or Point Isabel * Will have the opportunity to make new human & canine friends * Will have the ability to play with other dogs if they choose to * Will have the option of enjoying quiet time When I care for your pet in your home: * Your pet is able to stay in his/her own home * You choose how many visits per day your pet needs * You may opt for overnight care or frequent visits throughout the day * My presence in your home will provide a 'lived in' look while you are away * I will be able to rotate lights, bring in the mail, take out the trash, or water plants as needed. I am a member of Pet Sitter's International. The world's largest education and resource company for professional pet sitters. I am a Certified Professional Petsitter and have completed many hours of coursework and passed a national exam in order to obtain that title. I look forward to meeting you and the furry ones in your life! Thank you for reading and please don't hesitate to ask any questions.