Jemma

Irish veterinary nurse, offering care on my days off!

St Kilda
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2 recurring guests
Last booked 6 days ago
Last contacted 2 days ago
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1d ago
Last activity
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Response time
Doggy day care
Daytime care, at the sitter's home
10 AUD for each additional pet
35 AUD
/day
All services and rates

About Jemma

I'm an Irish veterinary nurse, located in Melbourne since February this year. I am currently in practice, but want to spend my days off caring for your fur babies! I am 3 years qualified with plenty of post-graduate experience. I have two dogs of my own, Harry & Bella, who I miss desperately. Having come from a home in Ireland with my pets, I am looking to spend my days off doing something wholesome whilst also providing a service for those who need it. I am comfortable with all dogs sizes and happy to cater to medical needs if required. At the moment, I am offering home pet sitting, walks or pet sitting in the pets own home (whatever they are most comfortable with). I am happy to meet with your pet prior to them spending the day with me, if this makes both you & your pet more confident in my abilities! Living in St. Kilda next to an off-leash dog park, if this is what your dog likes! Alternatively, I am right beside the marine parade walk to Brighton so your dog can be safely walked, on leash, if this is what they prefer!

I am living in a wooden floored, 1 bedroom apartment. We have a small (secure) balcony with some artificial grass. We also have access to a secure rooftop. I across the road from the Peanut Reserve off leash dog area, and approximately 3 minutes walk from St. Kilda beach. I am also not far from Albert park, approximately 15 minutes walk. I am happy to walk your pet according to your usual schedule, and should they be uncomfortable with the artificial grass I am happy to take them to the park for the toilet breaks, as required.

I ask that you bring their own bedding, food & bowls, to provide a sense of normalcy in an unfamiliar surrounding! If your pet has a favourite toy, I suggest you bring that too! If your pet has dietary requirements, I am happy to adhere to this. As mentioned above, I am working in veterinary practice at the moment, so I have direct access to a vet should it be required. If your pet gets monthly injections of medication (Beransa-arthritis/Cytopoint-allergies); I am happy to do these injections whilst your pet is with me, once this has been dispensed and approved by your regular veterinarian. Providing this service can reduce vet-visit induced stress in your pup, happy to discuss this further with you!

I am happy to pet sit cats also- shoot me a message and we can arrange further! I recommend messaging before all bookings so I can confirm availability and suitability🫶🏻

Jemma's services

At the sitter's home

Doggy Day Care
Daytime care for your dog at the sitter's home.
10 AUD for each additional pet
35 AUD
/day
Dog Boarding
Overnight stay at the sitter's home
10 AUD for each additional pet
40 AUD
/night

At your home

Dog Walking
An experienced dog walker will pick up your dog from your home for a 30 min walk
4 AUD for each additional pet
15 AUD
/walk
One home visit a day
Book a pet sitter to stop by your home to feed and play with your pet
15 AUD
/day
Two home visits a day
Two drop-in visits for your pet
30 AUD
/day

Jemma also offers

Cancellation policy: Flexible

Full refund if canceled before 12:00 p.m. one day before the booking, 50% refund afterward.

No refund is payable if the booking is canceled on or after the start date.

Note: All times are based on the sitter’s time zone

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Home Visits
Karen, 2024-09-22

Jemma was excellent! Friendly, reliable & trustworthy, highly recommend ☺️!

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Doggy Day Care
Amy, 2024-08-30

Jemma was the best- Chino had a great day, jemma communicated throughout the day and made the whole process very enjoyable :) will definitely be booking again!

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Availability

About Jemma's Home

Accepted pets

Puppies
< 1 year
Dog sizes
0-80 kg
Dog ages
0-20 years
Cats
all kinds

Jemma's home

An apartment
A small outdoor area
Has no kids

Walking areas

Nearby off-leash dog area
Urban, Beach & City park

Skills

Specific Skills

I speak English
< 5 years of experience
As a qualified veterinary nurse, I have 3.5 years post-graduate experience with a wide variety of pets and their behaviours. Particularly, those who are quite anxious in new surroundings, as a lot of pets are frightened and anxious when they are in a veterinary setting. I am very good with anxious pets and give them plenty of time to get used to me, without forcing a connection.

Experience with

Animal welfare as a volunteer
Rescuing pets
Behavioural problems

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Jemma

Jemma

Irish veterinary nurse, offering care on my days off!

St Kilda
Doggy day care
Daytime care, at the sitter's home
10 AUD for each additional pet
35 AUD
/day
All services and rates
Contact Jemma

Cancellation policy: Flexible

Full refund if canceled before 12:00 p.m. one day before the booking, 50% refund afterward.

No refund is payable if the booking is canceled on or after the start date.

Note: All times are based on the sitter’s time zone

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