Santa Cruz, CA 95062
from $40 per hour
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Experience: 10 yrs
I'm a retired Veterinary Nurse with 25+ years professional experience in Specialty Animal Medicine. I worked in ICU, Internal Med, Surgery and Oncology. I've worked with dogs, cats, rabbits, horses, goats, sheep, birds (chickens, parrots) fish, turtles, small reptiles. I can do housecall medical visits and/or petsitting in your home overnight while you're out of town. I'm comfortable giving oral medications, SQ fluids, insulin injections. My dog has food allergies, so I know all about special diets. I follow instructions and pay close attention to details. I enjoy petsitting in your home and you can relax, trusting your pets are safe and well cared for while you're away. I promise to love your pets and pamper them as they were my own children. I enjoy taking care of your houseplants and watering plants in your yard. I will ensure your mail is collected as well. I am able to transport your pets to the vet or dog groomer. I look forward to meeting you and your pet family.
Darcy has every quality of the perfect pet sitter. She loves animals and has background as a veterinary tech so she knows how to care for dogs and cats. She fed my cat on schedule and played with her every day, as well as holding her and giving her so much love. I would hire her next time in a heartbeat.
2/19/2026
Pets
Birds
Cats
Dogs
Exotic Pets
Fish
Services offered
Pet sitting
Pet transportation
Rates
Recurring jobs
$40/hr
Sitting
$100/night
Boarding
$90/night
Doggy day care
$90/day
30-minute dog walk
$40/walk
60-minute dog walk
$62/walk
Can help with
Child care
Companion care
Groceries/errands
Help with pets
Light cleaning
Meal prep
Organizing/laundry
Transportation
Education
Carrington Medical College - Surgical Tech, Hartnell College - Animal Nursing
College degree
Languages
English
Professional skills
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Additional details
Non-smoker
8:00 AM–2:00 PM, 3:00 PM–9:00 PM
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