Callie Smith
calcolleenspetcare
Canine training and management student trying to get as much experience as I can and jump start my career!! 💕🐾
About
Dedicated pet sitter providing dependable care, consistent routines, and lots of love.💕
Experience overview
I have several years of hands-on experience working with animals through wildlife rehabilitation, animal science education, grooming, and pet care. I began volunteering at Messinger Woods, a wildlife rehabilitation center, at age 14, where I cared for birds and mammals by feeding, cleaning, medicating, and documenting each animal’s care to support smooth transitions between shifts. From ages 15 to 18, I studied Animal Science at Potter Career & Technical Center on Potter Road, where I built skills in safely handling animals of different sizes and temperaments, reading body language and behavioral cues, maintaining clean and organized facilities, and communicating effectively in fast-paced animal care settings. I also completed a grooming internship at We Do It All Grooming, where I learned prep work, proper bathing techniques, and how to work efficiently with animals of many temperaments. In addition, I spent two years as a grooming student through Potter Career & Technical Center, where I groomed client dogs, kept animals separated when needed, and learned to recognize stress signals and maintain a safe environment. I am currently majoring in canine training and management at SUNY Cobleskill, and I bring two years of pet service experience focused on dependable, attentive care for animals and their owners.