Samantha

About me: 🙋🏼‍♀️🩺🐾

I am a 21-year-old fully qualified and registered Veterinary Nurse, currently working in Flat Bush full time and living in the beautiful town of Pōkeno. 

With 3+ years of professional experience working with companion animals (1.5 of those working full time as a qualified Vet Nurse) aswell as animal volunteering and pet sitting experience from the age of 12, you can be rest assured your pet will recieve quality care and love.

I also have experience with more "exotic" species such as birds, rabbits, rodents and reptiles, and understand that they are unique in their care requirements. I am passionate about providing only the best care specific to each individual's needs.

I currently have four furry babies of my own, rescue guinea pigs Brooke, Batman, Maggie and Lola and I grew up with two miniature poodles and a golden labrador x.

I am eager to utilise and grow my skills to help care for your furry babies. I love to help others and it is my passion to ensure our furry family are healthy and happy. Every pet has their own unique needs and personalities, I am dedicated to working with you and your pet, to ensure they receive only the best care with love, catered specifically to them.

Details about my services: 🐕‍🦺🐰🐈‍⬛️

I welcome pets of all sizes, species, breeds and fitness levels.

I offer a free meet + greet prior to any booking, so that you and your pet(s) can get to know me better.

Walks can be anywhere up to 1hr (or just over) depending on your pets' exercise and enrichment requirements. I can also take them to any specified area (within reasonable distance) in my car, so they can be walked in an area of your choosing or that suits their needs best, whether it be a flatter urban area, the dog park or in the bush. The number of dogs I can walk at once is dependant on their sizes and temperaments, but as a general rule I will take no more than 3-4 dogs on a walk at once for both theirs and my safety.

When pet sitting I am more than happy to do any extra bits around the house (watering plants, bringing in mail, etc.) and will ensure your home is kept tidy and clean. I can also bathe and brush your pet, and trim their nails as needed. I am an eager learner and although I have limited experience with lifestyle and farm animals, I am extremely excited to care for them with guidance from you.

I can administer any medications (oral, injectable, etc.), and treatments (massage therapy, ROM exercises, etc) as required. I also have ample experience in emergency situations with rigorous and regular training in pet first aid and CPR, so you can be rest assured your pet is in good hands.

PLEASE NOTE: As I currently work a full time job I will only be able to care for and keep your pets company overnight on weekdays, and they will be unsupervised during my work and commute hours. Any dog walks will also need to be scheduled outside of my work hours.

If you have any further enquiries or requests please feel free to contact me, I so look forward to hearing from you and your furry baby ❤️