My name is Arden, a 24-year-old animal enthusiast, located in West Vancouver. Not only am I a proud Canadian citizen, but I also hold dual citizenship in America. I find joy in spending my time with animals of various shapes and sizes and have a significant inclination towards nature and wildlife. My fascination with the environment, ecology, biology, and zoology has constantly kept me inquisitive about animal behavior and healthcare.
Even though I don't have any formal job experience in pet care, I have dedicated a significant amount of my time volunteering for animal welfare. From assisting at the SCPA during my high school years to spending many productive hours at a local animal rescue shelter, I have gained substantial experience in handling animals with varying needs and personalities. In addition, I spent a year at Kitchener Stray Cat Rescue where I dealt with many 40 cat residents, providing them with care and comfort. My volunteering experience ranges from cuddling and playing with animals to administering necessary healthcare and improving their general wellbeing.
I am available for work 6 days a week, at virtually any time of day. Monday is my only day of rest. In terms of relocation or travel, I'm fully open to both. Being the proud owner of an Ontario Full G License and a vehicle, I can travel effortlessly for work when required.
My services include not only the routine like feeding, walking, grooming, and play but also specific care such animal first aid/CPR, administering both oral and injected medication, taking care of senior or special needs dogs/other animals, and providing daily exercise for high-energy pets. I can also help with brushing teeth/fur and house-sitting.
I am comfortable working with a variety of pets including cats, dogs, birds, reptiles, rodents, exotic animals, fish and others. I believe every pet deserves loving dedication, and I am excited to contribute towards their quality of life!
a testament to my commitment, I've received training certification in animal first aid/CPR and pet care. I am fluent in English and excited to deepen my understanding of animal healthcare, husbandry, grooming, nursing, and general caretaking.
I'm ready to start immediately and look forward to providing the best care to your furry family members. More than just a service, it's an act of love and respect for our animal friends!
Firstly; I am above the age of 19. I am a Canadian citizen & resident and fully entitled to work & volunteer in Canada. I have a valid Full G License (Ontario) and a spotless driver's record. I am available full-time, 40+ hrs a week, 6 days a week (except Mondays).
Secondly; please refer to my above answers & resume info for additional details regarding my experiences & enthusiasm for these opportunities.
Volunteered ~20 hrs/week directly with SCPA student/high school hours. Also volunteered ~40+ hrs/week at non-profit local rescue shelter. Both hands-on with animal handling & care. Voulenteered at Kitchener Stray Cat Rescue (in Ontario) for 1 year. Non-profit, donation/community-run facility. Hands-on and high-demand. Handled up to many 40 cat residents of all ages, shapes, sizes, personalities, ailments/disabilities, etc. Hands-on involved care of animal residents, cuddling/socialization/bonding/playing, taming feral/timid residents with compassion and patience, administering medicine/basic healthcare, cleaning & grooming, sanitization & chores, organizing supplies/materials/bedding/furniture/documents, front-desk reception, answering phone calls & emails, interacting with & facilitating fundraising from the public, etc. Cared for and ensured the health & comfort of multiple pregnant mama cats, cared for cats with FIV, special needs/wobbly cats, animals with behavior/fearful/feral issues, etc. Comforted sick and injured rescues with a plethora of backgrounds, attitudes, conditions, personalities, etc. Thrived working alongside fellow volunteer team to ensure every animal resident was safe, warm, happy, healthy, and satisfied we could.:
Animals, no matter the shape or size, are my life, no question. I have always been fascinated with nature and wildlife; I was always the party-attendee sitting with the host's pet instead of being social, haha. I am deeply enthusiastic about animals and pets and am very eager to continue doing my part to give back to the beautiful, fuzzy snuggly critters that we rescue.I am so excited to deepen my understanding of science, ecology, biology, zoology, the environment, etc. Animal behavior, medicine, and their loving influence on humankind are genuinely fascinating. I want to learn even more about animal healthcare, husbandry, grooming, nursing, and general caretaking.
Animal First aid/CPR, Administer oral medication for dogs, Administer injected medication for dogs, Taking care of senior dogs/other animals, Taking care of special needs dogs/other animals, Providing daily exercise for high-energy dogs/other animals, Brushing teeth/fur
