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Derek V.

Woodland Park, CO

5.0 out of 5 stars
•2 reviews
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Peace of Mind Pet Services

Pet care experience

Hi, I'm Derek! I have spent my entire life working with large, small and exotic animals. I grew up on a small farm in northwestern South Carolina that had many different types of critters ranging from horses, cattle, peacocks, dogs and cats. Working with these animals all throughout childhood and into my adult life has taught me tremendous responsibility and has provided me with the knowledge and compassion to take care of your animals too!

Reviews

Tammy Jo S.
Drop-In Visits • Apr 29, 2017
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He was amazing! He saved me when I was forced to be gone longer than I was supposed to be. My babies were happy and best of all they weren't alone.

Sara K.
House Sitting • Sep 07, 2016
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Derek has a great rapport with our 3 dogs and we completely trust him to care for them when we are away. He is easy to communicate with and sends fabulous pictures of his time sitting with our pals. Even when unexpected things happen (dogs chasing a late night skunk in the yard) he takes it in stride! Having a dog sitter like Derek is vital to our livelihood as we cannot be successful on business trips without first knowing our furry friends are taken care of at home. His experience with animals and his polite, pleasant personality only add to our reasons to book him any time we have to be away.

About Derek V.

Skills

14 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

I currently work part-time at a farm in Divide, taking care of 5 horses, a miniature donkey and a plethora of chickens. A typical day included in my services is as follows: Arrive in the evening around 7:pm. Feed meal as instructed, then we can play/exercise for an hour or so before bedtime. I generally stay at your house until 9:am or so, as I must be at work by 10am. I then, at your request, can come back over after work for an hour to exercise/allow dogs to relieve themselves.

Services

House Sitting
in your home
AWAY
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Derek can watch in your home

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I have worked as a veterinary technician for 9 years all across the country. My expertise has been associated with small animals, but I have helped with horses, cows and exotics in those years as well. My formal training has given me crucial knowledge of animal behavior, first aid and CPR and could give you peace of mind leaving your furry friends with me while you're gone.

About Derek V.

Skills

14 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

I currently work part-time at a farm in Divide, taking care of 5 horses, a miniature donkey and a plethora of chickens. A typical day included in my services is as follows: Arrive in the evening around 7:pm. Feed meal as instructed, then we can play/exercise for an hour or so before bedtime. I generally stay at your house until 9:am or so, as I must be at work by 10am. I then, at your request, can come back over after work for an hour to exercise/allow dogs to relieve themselves.

Location

Woodland Park, CO

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Derek V.

Woodland Park, CO

5.0 out of 5 stars
•2 reviews