Gemma Saunders

Background

About Gemma Saunders

I have over 15 years experience working with animals. This being within voluntary and paid roles such as Assistant Zoo Keeper, Assistant Vet Nurse, Cattery Assistant, Falconer, Animal Carer, Pest Control Technician, Animal Care Technician and Veterinary Recruitment Consultant. I've worked with Dogs, Cats, Rabbits, Guinea-Pigs, Ferrets, Farm Animals, Birds, Chinchillas, Mice, Hamsters, Gerbils, Rats, Degus, Fish, Snakes, Turtles Birds, Bearded Dragons, Insects, Lizards, Hedgehogs, Skunks, Foxes, Meerkats and Birds of Prey to name a few. I offer Pet Sitting/House Sitting & Dog Walking, Pack Playtime, Pop-In Service, Pet Taxi services and Bespoke services covering St Ives and Hemingford Grey in Cambridgeshire. I hold a BTEC National Diploma in Animal Management at Easton College - Some of my modules covered: Animal Health, Animal Husbandry, Animal Behaviour, Aquatics Management, Management of Exotics, Care and Welfare of Farm Livestock, Dog training, Dog Grooming and Animal First Aid. I hold an ABC Level 2 Certificate in Small Animal Care I have a Level 3 in Understanding and Working with Canine Behaviour: Learning, Motivation, Reinforcement Certificate with IMDT. I have completed my Level 2 and 3 Diploma in Animal Science and Technology I hold a NarpsUK and Lantra Approved Certificate in Pet Sitting & Dog Walking. I've completed an Animals Jobs Direct Dog Walking & Pet Sitting Practical Certificate. I'm a Member of NarpsUk (National Association of Pet Sitters & Dog Walkers) I also hold a Full Clean Driving Licence And I have Pet Business Insurance. I am DBS Checked (Criminal Record Checked) with no convictions. Following covid-19 government guidelines My Van: The dogs are safely kept in dog crates during transit sitting on towels. My van has Air Conditioning, Tinted Windows, Side Windows and 12 Volt Dog Crate Fans fitted to keep the dogs cool while in transit during the Summer months. I also have the dogs sit on cool damp towels and have water bowls in their crates with them.