Kerry
Veterinary student available for live-in housesit
About Kerry
I am a mature age veterinary student at the University of Sydney. Prior to commencing my studies, I was a secondary school science teacher for 10 years which requires a mandatory criminal record check, proven maturity, professionalism, and an ability to manage heavy responsibilities. I am a non-smoker, and am very physically active. I am a serio...
I am a mature age veterinary student at the University of Sydney. Prior to commencing my studies, I was a secondary school science teacher for 10 years which requires a mandatory criminal record check, proven maturity, professionalism, and an ability to manage heavy responsibilities. I am a non-smoker, and am very physically active. I am a serious student who prefers to spend an evening in reading or watching a movie. Prior to sitting for you, I will organise a time to meet you and your pet(s) to ensure we are both comfortable with the arrangement. Due to changes in my degree program, which requires me to commute to Camden for the day periodically, dog sits will be considered on a per case basis according to my schedule during your travel dates and your dog's needs.
Please note that I use my own calendar with clients, rather than the one provided on this site, so the dates may not accurately represent my true availability.
Why I want to house sit
After going through the heartbreak of losing my beloved dog, Jenny, to cancer, I have found pet sitting to be an unexpected and powerful healer. When spending time in the company of animals during pet sits, I found a warmth return to my life that I missed so deeply. I thrive just as much from what they bring to my life as much as the enjoyment I get from what I can bring to theirs. I love the comic relief that animals bring to your day and the gratitude and acceptance they give when shown genuine interest and affection. I take great pride in seeing how happy and comfortable animals are with me in their owner's absence. I am interested in pet sitting for the duration of my studies so your pet would have the opportunity to build an ongoing relationship with me, therefore avoiding the stress that being confronted with a stranger in their home brings. I believe that being exposed to as many different animals as possible, with all their idiosyncrasies, medical conditions, lifestyles, and breed behaviours, will offer a unique insight that will contribute to my growth as a future veterinarian.
My experience
I have cared for my own companion animals for over 30 years and have experience house sitting on properties with dogs, cats, fish, chickens, and cattle. I have extensive clinical veterinary experience which means you can be assured that there will be no mishaps with medication administration or accidents that can result from a carer's inexperience. Most importantly, you can take comfort in knowing that I will care for your property and fur kids as I would my own. I am very active and would thoroughly enjoy the opportunity to take your dog to the beach, go for runs, or long walks according to your dog's needs. I welcome cat cuddles wherever I can get them and cater to all creatures great and small; I have no species bias. I am a single woman who has always maintained my own home, so I am completely competent at handling household and yard chores by myself. Because I am not pet sitting as a means to travel or seeking the nicest property and neighbourhood, you can be certain that my interest in your pet(s) is sincere. Your home will not be treated as a hotel that comes with a pet! Furthermore, because I am committed to my studies at the university, you would not run the risk of me having to abandon the pet sit unexpectedly while you are away in order to tend to personal matters or emergencies in my home country or state.
I have included a couple references (copied and pasted from a word document) from two previous petsitting experiences:
Reference 1
Knowing that Kerry is a true animal lover who always goes the extra mile in caring for pets, I can highly recommend her to you. If you are the type of person who knows it is not enough just to have someone put food and water out for your pets while you are away, then Kerry is the person who will give your pets all the extra attention they need.
My husband and I asked Kerry to look after our pets (2 Bernese Mountain dogs, a cat and little herd of cattle) and property for 10 days whilst we were interstate. Her extensive experience with animals and an excellent knowledge of animal health and care was the first reason we asked her to do the job. She was organised in preparing to look after the animals; taking notes on feeding times and behaviour, along with procedures in the event that veterinary care was required. During the time we were away the dogs got daily walks on our property and surrounds and Kerry also took them running at the beach. Our beloved cat attached to her immediately, and enjoyed plenty of pats and cuddles. It was nice to know he was able to curl up on the bed where he would usually sleep. The cattle also got great attention and scratches on the head. Kerry kept us updated and reassured they were all well. When we returned home, the animals were happy and in excellent condition and the house was tidy and clean.
A considerate, knowledgeable and friendly person, Kerry will always be our first choice in petsitters and I give her my full endorsement.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss this reference further, please do not hesitate to contact me as I would be most happy to speak with you. I am certain that you will find Kerry to be an excellent carer for your pets.
Sincerely,
Rebecca Hughes
Wattle Hill, Tasmania
Reference 2
Re: Kerry Thomson
It was through Kerry’s love of animals that we met over three years ago. Living in our neighbourhood and as a fellow dog walker, we would often “bump” into Kerry while walking. Every time, without fail, Kerry had spare cuddles and love for our dogs. Kerry’s genuine love of animals showed in every interaction and the next time we had to go away we had no hesitation in leaving our very active and sometimes stubborn Border Collies in her care. Over the years Kerry looked after our dogs whenever we went away, whether it was just one or two nights or for a month at a time. She was also very accommodating with our often very short notice. Kerry would not only come over to our house to feed and walk our dogs, she would spend quality time playing and caring for them.
Every time we left our dogs with Kerry we had peace of mind knowing that they were being well looked after and loved, allowing us to fully enjoy our trips away. We would always return to a couple of dogs so happy and relaxed that we would wonder if we should have stayed away longer.
I can highly recommend Kerry to anyone who wants peace of mind when they go away.
Amanda McMahon
Reviews (19)
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Ruth - Killara, New South Wales, Australia
19 August - 08 September 2018
Kerry was outstanding. She bonded with Cloud and looked after him exceptionally well. She kept us updated with emails and photos.
Kerry also watered our plants and cleaned our unit. When we arrived home everything was clean and tidy. We would welcome Kerry back anytime.Kerry was outstanding. She bonded with Cloud and looked after him exceptionally well. She kept us updated with emails and photos.
Kerry also watered our plants and cleaned our unit. When we arrived home everything was clean and tidy. We would welcome Kerry back anytime.- Organised
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Jo - Penshurst, New South Wales, Australia
29 December - 05 January 2018
Kerry is a fabulous house sitter. Our dog and cat were exceptionally well looked after and we arrived home to a clean house. She kept us updated about our pets while we were away, which is fabulous for our peace of mind. She is very professional, reliable and a very trustworthy person.
I highl...Kerry is a fabulous house sitter. Our dog and cat were exceptionally well looked after and we arrived home to a clean house. She kept us updated about our pets while we were away, which is fabulous for our peace of mind. She is very professional, reliable and a very trustworthy person.
I highly recommend Kerry and hope she can house sit again soon.- Organised
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Lloyd - North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
23 December - 30 December 2017
Kerry was amazing and our cats were looked after so well. We received updates from Kerry while we were away which was just wonderful. When we arrived home our apartment was so clean and tidy. Thank you Kerry!.
Highly recommend Kerry!!Kerry was amazing and our cats were looked after so well. We received updates from Kerry while we were away which was just wonderful. When we arrived home our apartment was so clean and tidy. Thank you Kerry!.
Highly recommend Kerry!!- Organised
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About Kerry
I am a mature age veterinary student at the University of Sydney. Prior to commencing my studies, I was a secondary school science teacher for 10 years which requires a mandatory criminal record check, proven maturity, professionalism, and an ability to manage heavy responsibilities. I am a non-smoker, and am very physically active. I am a serious student who prefers to spend an evening in reading or watching a movie. Prior to sitting for you, I will organise a time to meet you and your pet(s) to ensure we are both comfortable with the arrangement. Due to changes in my degree program, which requires me to commute to Camden for the day periodically, dog sits will be considered on a per case basis according to my schedule during your travel dates and your dog's needs.
Please note that I use my own calendar with clients, rather than the one provided on this site, so the dates may not a......
I am a mature age veterinary student at the University of Sydney. Prior to commencing my studies, I was a secondary school science teacher for 10 years which requires a mandatory criminal record check, proven maturity, professionalism, and an ability to manage heavy responsibilities. I am a non-smoker, and am very physically active. I am a serious student who prefers to spend an evening in reading or watching a movie. Prior to sitting for you, I will organise a time to meet you and your pet(s) to ensure we are both comfortable with the arrangement. Due to changes in my degree program, which requires me to commute to Camden for the day periodically, dog sits will be considered on a per case basis according to my schedule during your travel dates and your dog's needs.
Please note that I use my own calendar with clients, rather than the one provided on this site, so the dates may not accurately represent my true availability.
Why I want to house sit
After going through the heartbreak of losing my beloved dog, Jenny, to cancer, I have found pet sitting to be an unexpected and powerful healer. When spending time in the company of animals during pet sits, I found a warmth return to my life that I missed so deeply. I thrive just as much from what they bring to my life as much as the enjoyment I get from what I can bring to theirs. I love the comic relief that animals bring to your day and the gratitude and acceptance they give when shown genuine interest and affection. I take great pride in seeing how happy and comfortable animals are with me in their owner's absence. I am interested in pet sitting for the duration of my studies so your pet would have the opportunity to build an ongoing relationship with me, therefore avoiding the stress that being confronted with a stranger in their home brings. I believe that being exposed to as many different animals as possible, with all their idiosyncrasies, medical conditions, lifestyles, and breed behaviours, will offer a unique insight that will contribute to my growth as a future veterinarian.
My experience
I have cared for my own companion animals for over 30 years and have experience house sitting on properties with dogs, cats, fish, chickens, and cattle. I have extensive clinical veterinary experience which means you can be assured that there will be no mishaps with medication administration or accidents that can result from a carer's inexperience. Most importantly, you can take comfort in knowing that I will care for your property and fur kids as I would my own. I am very active and would thoroughly enjoy the opportunity to take your dog to the beach, go for runs, or long walks according to your dog's needs. I welcome cat cuddles wherever I can get them and cater to all creatures great and small; I have no species bias. I am a single woman who has always maintained my own home, so I am completely competent at handling household and yard chores by myself. Because I am not pet sitting as a means to travel or seeking the nicest property and neighbourhood, you can be certain that my interest in your pet(s) is sincere. Your home will not be treated as a hotel that comes with a pet! Furthermore, because I am committed to my studies at the university, you would not run the risk of me having to abandon the pet sit unexpectedly while you are away in order to tend to personal matters or emergencies in my home country or state.
I have included a couple references (copied and pasted from a word document) from two previous petsitting experiences:
Reference 1
Knowing that Kerry is a true animal lover who always goes the extra mile in caring for pets, I can highly recommend her to you. If you are the type of person who knows it is not enough just to have someone put food and water out for your pets while you are away, then Kerry is the person who will give your pets all the extra attention they need.
My husband and I asked Kerry to look after our pets (2 Bernese Mountain dogs, a cat and little herd of cattle) and property for 10 days whilst we were interstate. Her extensive experience with animals and an excellent knowledge of animal health and care was the first reason we asked her to do the job. She was organised in preparing to look after the animals; taking notes on feeding times and behaviour, along with procedures in the event that veterinary care was required. During the time we were away the dogs got daily walks on our property and surrounds and Kerry also took them running at the beach. Our beloved cat attached to her immediately, and enjoyed plenty of pats and cuddles. It was nice to know he was able to curl up on the bed where he would usually sleep. The cattle also got great attention and scratches on the head. Kerry kept us updated and reassured they were all well. When we returned home, the animals were happy and in excellent condition and the house was tidy and clean.
A considerate, knowledgeable and friendly person, Kerry will always be our first choice in petsitters and I give her my full endorsement.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss this reference further, please do not hesitate to contact me as I would be most happy to speak with you. I am certain that you will find Kerry to be an excellent carer for your pets.
Sincerely,
Rebecca Hughes
Wattle Hill, Tasmania
Reference 2
Re: Kerry Thomson
It was through Kerry’s love of animals that we met over three years ago. Living in our neighbourhood and as a fellow dog walker, we would often “bump” into Kerry while walking. Every time, without fail, Kerry had spare cuddles and love for our dogs. Kerry’s genuine love of animals showed in every interaction and the next time we had to go away we had no hesitation in leaving our very active and sometimes stubborn Border Collies in her care. Over the years Kerry looked after our dogs whenever we went away, whether it was just one or two nights or for a month at a time. She was also very accommodating with our often very short notice. Kerry would not only come over to our house to feed and walk our dogs, she would spend quality time playing and caring for them.
Every time we left our dogs with Kerry we had peace of mind knowing that they were being well looked after and loved, allowing us to fully enjoy our trips away. We would always return to a couple of dogs so happy and relaxed that we would wonder if we should have stayed away longer.
I can highly recommend Kerry to anyone who wants peace of mind when they go away.
Amanda McMahon
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Dogs
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Horses
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Farm animals
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House & pet sitting timeline
Kerry has done 28 house sits since 2016
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ThornleighAustraliaNov - Dec 2018 -
KillaraAustraliaAug - Sep 2018 -
WarrimooAustraliaJul 2018 -
NewcastleAustraliaJan 2018 -
PenshurstAustraliaDec 2017 - Jan 2018 -
North SydneyAustraliaDec 2017 -
SydneyAustraliaNov 2017 -
CroydonAustraliaOct 2017 -
SydneyAustraliaSep - Oct 2017 -
BondiAustraliaSep 2017 -
SydneyAustraliaMay 2017 -
TurramurraAustraliaApr 2017 -
RedfernAustraliaApr 2017 -
BondiAustraliaApr 2017 -
PymbleAustraliaMar 2017 -
Dee WhyAustraliaMar 2017 -
CanberraAustraliaFeb 2017 -
SydneyAustraliaFeb 2017 -
SydneyAustraliaDec 2016
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ArtarmonAustraliaOct - Nov 2016 -
MosmanAustraliaSep 2016 -
PymbleAustraliaSep 2016 -
SydneyAustraliaAug - Sep 2016 -
North ParramattaAustraliaJul 2016 -
Port MacquarieAustraliaApr 2016 -
Baulkham HillsAustraliaMar - Apr 2016 -
RosevilleAustraliaFeb 2016 -
EngadineAustraliaFeb 2016
