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Silvana Novakovic

Miami Beach

Summary

Compassionate, experienced Pet Care Provider with nearly 20 years of hands-on dog care experience, including professional pet sitting, pet retail, and animal shelter volunteering. Skilled in providing safe, structured, and loving care with a strong focus on routine, enrichment, and clear communication with owners. Highly reliable, patient, and nurturing, with extensive experience caring for dogs of different sizes, temperaments, and needs. Seeking a long-term, in-person Pet Care Provider role with a private family.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1999
1999
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Pet Sitter

Self Employed
Miami
04.2021 - Current

Provide daily and occasional care for client dogs, including walks, feeding, playtime, and companionship.

• Create a calm, loving environment, ensuring dogs feel safe, comfortable, and engaged while owners are away.

• Observe and monitor behavior, appetite, and energy levels, informing owners of any changes or concerns.

• Follow each family’s specific instructions regarding routines, feeding, preferred walking routes, and house rules.

• Offer flexibility for extended stays and tailored care depending on each dog’s age, personality, and activity level.

Animal Shelter Volunteer

Beta Club
Belgrade
03.2008 - 06.2018

Volunteered in a busy animal shelter, providing hands-on care for dogs of various breeds, sizes, and temperaments.

• Walked dogs, cleaned kennels, refreshed water and food, and helped maintain a safe, sanitary environment.

• Socialized shy, anxious, or previously abused dogs with patience and gentle handling to improve adoptability.

• Supported shelter staff during intake, basic handling, and daily routines for multiple animals at once.

Pet store associate

Mini zoo Iguana
Belgrade
01.2006 - 06.2018
  • Assisted customers in selecting appropriate food, supplies, and accessories for dogs and other pets. •Helped care for animals in the store, including feeding, cleaning enclosures, and monitoring health and behavior.
  • • Educated customers on basic pet care, nutrition, and responsible ownership. •Maintained a clean, organized, and safe environment for animals and customers.

Education

School of Economics
Belgrade, Serbia

Skills

Daily Dog Care & Supervision

Dog Walking & Exercise

Enrichment Activities & Playtime

Behavior Observation & Reporting

Feeding & Routine Management

Safe Pet Transportation

Overnight & In-Home Pet Care

Multi-Dog & Shelter Environment Experience

Strong Communication & Reliability

Long-Term Animal Care Experience (since 2006)

Timeline

Pet Sitter

Self Employed
04.2021 - Current

Animal Shelter Volunteer

Beta Club
03.2008 - 06.2018

Pet store associate

Mini zoo Iguana
01.2006 - 06.2018

School of Economics
Silvana Novakovic