Josh D.
About
Service area: Mesa, Arizona
Years of professional experience: 10
Travels for house calls: 20 miles
Hi there! I’m a veterinary professional with years of hands-on experience caring for dogs, cats, and exotic pets like rabbits, guinea pigs, reptiles, and birds. I’ve worked as both a Veterinary Assistant and Technician, so I’m comfortable helping with pets who have special medical, behavioral, or post-surgery needs.
Animals have always been my passion, and I love providing compassionate, knowledgeable care that helps them feel safe and relaxed while their families are away. Whether it’s giving medications, monitoring health, or just spending quality time with them, I treat every pet as if they were my own. I’m also Fear Free Certified, detail-oriented, and dedicated to making sure each pet’s routine is followed with care and patience.
I’m excited to meet your pets and give you peace of mind knowing they’re in capable, loving hands!
Services Offered
24‑Hour In‑Home Overnight Sitting
In‑Home Overnight‑Only Sitting
Medical Drop‑in Visit (60 min)
Medical Daytime Care
Boarding at Provider's Home
Routine Drop-In or Walking
Routine Day Care: Full Day (In-Home)
Routine Sitting (24-hours)
Routine Sitting (Overnight)
Routine Boarding (24-hours)
Routine Day Care: Full Day (Provider's Home)
Routine Day Care: Half Day (Provider's Home)
Routine Day Care: Half Day (In-Home)
Medical Day Care: Half Day (In-Home)
Medical Day Care: Half Day (Provider's Home)
Medical Day Care: Full Day (Provider's Home)
Medical Boarding (Overnight)
Routine Boarding (Overnight)
Service Protection Coverage
Pets and services are protected when booking through VetterCare.
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Hourly availability on 2026-01-18
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Competencies
General Medical Care
Administering medications (oral, topical, injectable)
Vital sign assessment
Post-op monitoring & wound care
Anal gland expression (Internal)
Anal gland expression (External)
Pain assessment
Recognizing medical abnormalities/emergencies
Skin, Ear & Eye Care
Food & environmental allergies
Skin infections
Immunotherapy injections
Ear infection treatment & ear cleaning
Ocular conditions and administering topical medications
Digestive Health
Pancreatitis
Food Allergies
Constipation/Obstipation
Orthopedic/Neurological Support
Arthritis & chronic pain management
Wound management
Bladder expression
Seizure disorders
Cardiovascular and Respiratory Conditions
Heart disease (general monitoring)
Congestive heart failure support
Feline Asthma
Tracheal collapse
Pneumonia recovery support
Metabolic & Endocrine Conditions
Cushings/Addisons Disease
Diabetes management/monitoring
Hyperthyroidism/Hypothyroidism
Subcutaneous fluid administration
Tube feeding
Urinary Tract Health
Feline Idiopathic cystitis
Administering subcutaneous fluids
Bladder palpation
Special Skills & Certifications
Skills
Handling anxious or aggressive pets
First aid & CPR for pets
Hospice & end-of-life support
Client education
Certifications
Fear Free® Certified
Preferences
Dog Sizes
0-15 lbs (Toy/Small Breeds)
16-40 lbs (Medium Breeds)
41-100 lbs (Large Breeds)
100+ lbs (Giant Breeds)
Cat Preferences
Adult Cats (1-7 years)
Senior Cats (7+ years)
Behavior & Temperament Comfort Level
Comfortable with shy/nervous pets
Comfortable with high-energy pets
Comfortable with pets that require special handling (e.g., fear-aggressive, anxious)