Sonja W.
About
Graduated from: Kaplan University Associate Degree
Service area: Surprise, Arizona
Years of professional experience: 25
Travels for house calls: 40 miles
I have been a veterinary technician for 25 yrs. I have worked in shelter, general practice & now work in ICU while teaching our future veterinarians. I have been pet sitting for coworkers, Dr’s, clients from work and friends since 2008. I am very passionate about the care of animals & educating owners to care for them. I started pet sitting to give owners a break to enjoy life & have comfort knowing someone who is reliable, trustworthy and experienced is taking care of their babies.
Services Offered
24‑Hour In‑Home Overnight Sitting
In‑Home Overnight‑Only Sitting
Medical Drop‑in Visit (60 min)
Medical Daytime Care
Routine Drop-In or Walking
Routine Day Care: Full Day (In-Home)
Routine Sitting (24-hours)
Routine Sitting (Overnight)
Routine Day Care: Half Day (In-Home)
Medical Day Care: Half Day (In-Home)
Service Protection Coverage
Pets and services are protected when booking through VetterCare.
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Hourly availability on 2026-01-08
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Licensing
State Licenses
Arizona, CVT
Competencies
General Medical Care
Administering medications (oral, topical, injectable)
Vital sign assessment
Post-op monitoring & wound care
Anal gland expression (Internal)
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
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Megaesophagus
Food Allergies
Gastroenteritis
Constipation/Obstipation
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI)
Orthopedic/Neurological Support
Arthritis & chronic pain management
Post-surgical support (e.g. IVDD, Cruciate, hip, fracture repair)
Wound management
Bladder expression
Seizure disorders
Cardiovascular and Respiratory Conditions
Heart disease (general monitoring)
Congestive heart failure support
Hypertension monitoring
Feline Asthma
Chronic bronchitis
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
Pet First Aid & CPR 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)