Walk, Wag, Smile

In high school I spent a summer volunteering at a local veterinary hospital learning proper cleaning and sanitation procedures, reception duties, and assisting the veterinarians in routine pet examinations. When my volunteer period was up, the lead veterinarian was impressed with my work and hired me to work as a receptionist and assistant for the next 3 years. I stayed up until I was accepted to the University of Guelph to pursue my veterinary studies.

At the University of Guelph I quickly learned that while my passion for animals was strong, my interest in the mathematics and sciences was not. Veterinarians both equally value and understand animals and the science that goes into their health. I possessed the passion for animals but lack the interest in the more technical side of veterinary medicine. Being strong in the English language I changed my studies to English and creative writing. In June 2018 I graduated from the University of Guelph with my Honours BA with a Major in English and a Minor in Creative Writing.

Although my academic journey took a different path I was still deeply passionate about animals and wanted them to remain involved with my life. Throughout university I spent all my summer and winter breaks working in the pet care industry. I’ve started as a dog daycare attendant and was quickly promoted to dog bather and receptionist. I’ve also assisted in multiple cat and dog grooming sessions. For the past 7+ years I have been working in the pet industry as dog daycare attendant, dog boarding attendant, dog bather, assistant pet groomer, dog walker, and dog daycare/pet grooming receptionist.

In February 2019 I was accepted to my new Honours BA in ASL-English Interpretation at George Brown College St. James campus. In order to be closer to school I have moved to downtown Toronto. Although I am starting a new field of study I want to keep animals as part of my life and thus Walk, Wag, Smile was created.

I am not only a pet care worker but a pet owner myself to Oliver Twist and Oscar Wilde my two adopted black cats. I know what it is like to be on both sides of the pet care industry and believe it has given me the professionalism and compassion to give your pets the best possible care. We are fully insured and experienced in providing top of the line pet care.

I can’t wait to meet all your furry friends!