Rachel (55)

Volunteer since
2017

Speaks

Last seen online
more than 6 month ago

About me

Looking to start in 2018 - February to whenever......
Hello. I am Rachel, a Registered Veterinary Technologist with over 15 years experience with a very responsible, trustworthy, respectful attitude.
I grew up in a small town in Kamloops, British Columbia but as soon as high school graduation was finished my desire to travel took over. I have travelled to many countries including Africa, SE Asia, Europe, India, most of the USA, and recently finished a two year sailing adventure around the South Pacific.
My love of animals helped my decision in seeking a career working with animals and in 1999 I completed a Veterinary Technologist program. This enabled me to go to Guam for a year and help out animals that were less fortunate than the ones we find in North American. My compassion deepened even further for animals while I was helping save these animals and only confirmed that I always wanted animals in my life. After Guam I chose to move to the island of Maui in Hawaii where I spent about 7 years working in a veterinary hospital. I lost my incredible, one of a kind, love of my life kitty a few years ago and while I am not ready to adopt another one I tend to lean towards loving other people's furry ones as if they were my own.
Those that know me would consider me a very reliable, hard working, kind, easy going, trustworthy, and caring person. I am social and like to go out for drinks occasionally, but I am not a party girl. I am someone who enjoys a quiet atmosphere, and truly enjoys the company of pets, which is why house sitting works great for me. I also love to garden and don't have one of my own so if you need weeding done or any clean up around the house I would love to do it!
While I was in Hawaii I also worked for a lady who was a caretaker for high end homes on the island of Maui. She entrusted me with care of some of these homes which involved detail cleaning, landscaping, gardening, and entertaining their dogs.

Preferred location

Would love to help stray/abused/abandoned animals. I am a licensed Veterinary Technologist looking to volunteer in 2018 for long term preferably.

Skills

Licensed Veterinary Technologist with experience in luxury home care, gardening and construction.

Additional info

I am not a smoker, I have a drivers license, I am a vegetarian and I have no allergies.