Hi, I my name is Ruth. I graduated in 2005 with a diploma in veterinary nursing from Unitec and then in 2015 with a certificate in captive wild animals. I have spent most of the last 17 years working in a variety of veterinary clinics in Auckland and the Waikato with some time zoo keeping (exotic birds) at Hamilton Zoo. I have also worked on farms milking cows and sheep and raising lambs.
Currently I am studying part time a Bachelor of Science(technology) at The University of Waikato. I am majoring in Ecology and Biodiversity with a minor in Animal Behaviour. I hope to be working in a vet nurse or ecology role soon to support my family while I also study.
I am passionate about providing the best possible care to animals, large and small. I consider it a priviledge to care for your pets and treat them as though they were my own. I am available for home visits to feed and/or medicate your pets.
I am happy to care for cats, dogs, birds, mice, rats, fish, guinea pigs and rabbits. If you have some other kind of pet, I am likely to be ok with caring for it too.
Meet with me first so that I can understand exactly what your pet needs are and what you would like out of my service.
I am friendly and down to earth and am happy to work in with any special veterinary requirements including (but not limited to) :Oral and injectable medications, flea and worm treatment application, gentle massage and range of motion therapy.
Full refund if canceled before 12:00 p.m. 7 days before the booking, 50% refund afterward.
No refund is payable if the booking is canceled on or after the start date.
Note: All times are based on the sitter’s time zone
Doggy day care and Dog walks always have a flexible cancellation policy:
Full refund if canceled before 12:00 p.m. one day before the booking, 50% refund afterward.
No refund is payable if the booking is canceled on or after the start date.
Second time booking Ruth to look after our little furry family members. We have full confidence in Ruth’s ability to take the very best care of our pets and she has communicated with us so incredibly well. Thanks again Ruth!
Ruth took fantastic care of our two dogs! She kept us updated with photos and messages of how they were going, which was lovely. Ruth thankfully was confident in administering medication and giving dog cuddles. Highly recommend!