Hi I'm Olivia, I’m a passionate animal lover and outdoor enthusiast! I have a BSc in Zoology (with a minor in Ecology and Conservation). I'm now a second-year MSc in Marine Science candidate at Otago University, focused on blue penguins, and I hope to dedicate my career to wildlife conservation with a focus on seabirds. In my second-year of my Master's, I have no more clsses so I have a super flexible schedule on both weekends and weekdays. I'm especially keen to take on a regular dog walking client a few times a week! I'm not currently living with any pets, so all my animal love will be directed towards yours! I'm based in North Dunedin and have my own car and full licence, and am able to travel within Dunedin.  

I have lived with pets my whole life, and have had heaps of experience caring for a range of animals, both through my career and through pet sitting and dog walking, which I've done for the last 10+ years! I've owned and looked after countless cats and dogs, but I also have had heaps of experience with your more exotic reptiles, amphibians, rodents, birds and rabbits. I've had experience administering oral medications to cats, dogs, birds and rabbits, and my experience at the Wildbase Recovery Centre (focused on birds and tuatara) has given me heaps of experience working with sick and injured animals needing a bit more TCL or medical attention. I'm also an experienced babysitter and have worked at an after-school care, so I know how to handle things when it all gets a bit chaotic. I'm super detail-focused, and my experiences working with both animals and kids have given me patience and understanding, while I have a great understanding of animal behaviours. I'm also happy to help with brushing, bathing, or any physiotherapy exercises your pets might have! 

Please contact me if you have any questions, and I can't wait to get some more furry friends into my life!