Pet Sitter
Self-employed
Corpus Christi, TX
- Gave animals proper attention to promote secure environment in owner's absence.
- Exercised animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.
- Communicated professionally with pet owners via phone, email and text.
- Managed pet safety and wellness in owners' absence by securing yard gates and removing items that could make pets sick.
- Walked pets outside throughout each shift to prevent accidents in group play areas and on bedding.
- Helped treat animal skin and eyes with ointments and other medications.
- Supported optimal animal health and comfort with frequent bedding changes.
- Administered parasite preventive, vitamins and supplements, and treatments for acute conditions.
- Followed specific food and water schedules for different animal species.
- Followed pet care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens.
- Collected animal waste produced on walks and discarded in trash or approved receptacles.
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards and grooming areas neat and clean.
- Supported animal wellbeing by caring for both physical and mental health needs through strategies such as regular exercise.
- Washed, trimmed and brushed animals to maintain good grooming standards.
- Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
- Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
- Monitored animals for signs of disease, illness or injury and communicated concerns to owners.
- Maintained animal health and wellbeing by brushing coat, trimming nails, cleaning ears and providing other types of basic care.
- Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
- Monitored animal behavior and completed examinations to identify illnesses, injuries or potential diseases.
