The Friendly Petsitters

21/02/2024

Hello there! 🐶

02/02/2024

Big nap for these two after a fun and exciting day with one of our pet sitters! 🐶🦮

24/01/2024

Bellatrix all snuggled up for a afternoon nap 💤🐈

10/01/2024

Walkies! 🐶 Two very happy pups out on a morning walk with one of our pet sitters ☀️

09/01/2024

Meet Hershey and Snow! 🐰🐰Two bunnies that one of amazing pet sitters looked after recently!

01/12/2023

An important announcement from CVES

Dear visitors and clients!

As COVID numbers have been rapidly increasing in Canberra and surrounds, our team has suffered an impact from this process. Unfortunately, multiple team members of CVES have been affected by the virus.

While we are still open and functioning over the weekend to ensure we can serve the community and help those in need, we are understaffed across all our departments.

What does it mean for you if you have to present to our clinic?

If your animal is experiencing an emergency or needs to be transferred to our clinic over the weekend for hospital care AND is deemed stable after being triaged you might have to wait for a consultation. As we will have minimal staffing levels this weekend, we will do our best at being efficient and seeing everyone in a timely manner. Yet, due to unpredictable nature of emergency, if we have a lot of critical patients in hospital, all stable patients and their families will have to wait. During this time our team will have to tend to the needs of those who won't be able to remain stable without emergency treatments.

We understand how stressful emergencies and pet sickness can be. Our aim is to help you in your time of need. It is important that everyone treats our compassionate client care representatives, caring nurses and hard working veterinarians with respect.

We ask you to please call upfront on 6225 7257 as we will be able to provide you an idea of wait times and current workload.

We apologise for any inconvenience and sincerely hope you and your furry babies have a great weekend.

Sincerely,
Canberra Veterinary Emergency Service team.

06/11/2023

Don’t forget to have a go at naming our new mascots for a chance to win 10% off your next booking!

05/11/2023

We have 2 positions left available for this Christmas. It’s the perfect opportunity to earn some more money over the Christmas period.

Apply today! https://www.thefriendlypetsitters.com.au/join-the-team

🎉🧑🏼‍🎄We are hiring!!🎅🏼🎉
We are looking for people available for overnights and home visits over the Christmas period.

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to enjoy the lifestyle of a Petsitter; meeting many new wonderful pets while being insured by The Friendly Petsitters.

We are hiring for the Christmas period with potential for an ongoing role.

As a Petsitter, you will provide care for pets in their own homes on an overnight or drop-in basis (whether you do one or both is up to you!)

The activities undertaken as a Petsitter include:
·Care for the Customer’s pets in accordance with their instructions on The Friendly Petsitters client portal and at the meet and greet;
·Feeding pets as required;
·Overnight Petsitting ;
·Home visits (20minutes - 9hrs)
·Dogwalking (up to 60 minutes and maximum of 2 large dogs on a leash);
·Kitty litter changing;
·Poo Patrol;
·Administering medication to pets as required;
·Contact with Customers to organise and partake in a ‘Meet and Greet’; and
·Contact with Customers to provide photos and updates through our portal.

We offer in return;

·Opportunities to learn further your skills;
·The opportunity to pick and choose which jobs you take on;
·Public Liability and Professional Indemnity insurance cover;
·A platform to meet new clients and make new furry friends;
·A team to cover a booking when the unexpected happens;
·Take the hassle out of billing clients (We do it for you!); and
·A competitive remuneration.

If you are interested in joining our team and becoming a Petsitter, we would absolutely love to hear from you via the following form: https://www.thefriendlypetsitters.com.au/join-the-team

28/10/2023

We are please to announce after a couple days of complete concentration and very little sleep, our new website is up and running!

We hope you love our new website as much as we do!
www.thefriendlypetsitters.com.au

There will continue to be little minor updates as the week progresses, until the website is fully complete, but we are very excited to present the working website to everyone.

We wish everyone a wonderful weekend.

Wags
The Friendly Petsitters Team

26/10/2023

We need your help! We have a handful of our new team mascots that are in need of a name and we want your ideas!

Please let us know which mascot (eg. rabbit) and then tell us what you would call them.

The Friendly Petsitters Team will look through all the name suggestions and choose the one we think suits them best.

If your name was picked you will receive a 10% discount code for your next booking with us!

Pls only choose one name per mascot.

Names will be chosen on the 12th November 2023

26/10/2023

We have started undergoing some changes in preparation for this weekend’s website upgrade! This means, our email [email protected] is currently not receiving emails, so if you are needing to contact us, please do so either by text/call to 0413729947 or email us at [email protected] and we will respond as soon as possible.

Wishing you all a wonderful week.

Wags,
The Friendly Petsitters Team

18/10/2023

🎉🧑🏼‍🎄We are hiring!!🎅🏼🎉
We are looking for people available for overnights and home visits over the Christmas period.

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to enjoy the lifestyle of a Petsitter; meeting many new wonderful pets while being insured by The Friendly Petsitters.

We are hiring for the Christmas period with potential for an ongoing role.

As a Petsitter, you will provide care for pets in their own homes on an overnight or drop-in basis (whether you do one or both is up to you!)

The activities undertaken as a Petsitter include:
·Care for the Customer’s pets in accordance with their instructions on The Friendly Petsitters client portal and at the meet and greet;
·Feeding pets as required;
·Overnight Petsitting ;
·Home visits (20minutes - 9hrs)
·Dogwalking (up to 60 minutes and maximum of 2 large dogs on a leash);
·Kitty litter changing;
·Poo Patrol;
·Administering medication to pets as required;
·Contact with Customers to organise and partake in a ‘Meet and Greet’; and
·Contact with Customers to provide photos and updates through our portal.

We offer in return;

·Opportunities to learn further your skills;
·The opportunity to pick and choose which jobs you take on;
·Public Liability and Professional Indemnity insurance cover;
·A platform to meet new clients and make new furry friends;
·A team to cover a booking when the unexpected happens;
·Take the hassle out of billing clients (We do it for you!); and
·A competitive remuneration.

If you are interested in joining our team and becoming a Petsitter, we would absolutely love to hear from you via the following form: https://www.thefriendlypetsitters.com.au/join-the-team

18/10/2023

Exciting News!

Our website is getting an upgrade! Our colours are changing and we will have a new logo!
This is a very exciting change for all of us here at The Friendly Petsitters. We have decided to make these changes because we wanted to bring the feel of our brand inline with what we stand for, and that is having your pets comfortable in their own home. We feel the new colours help represent a home and safe feel which we strive to provide through our care of your pets whilst you are away.

With the website change we are also Introducing our new pet mascots, these pets you will see around on our website and any future advertisements from us. We will be introducing the new mascots over the next couple of weeks!

As transitioning these changes takes time, we would like to inform everyone that our website and client portal will be down on the 28th and possibly 29th of October. This means you will not be able to access either of these on those dates and we will inform everyone once the website and the portal are up and running again.
For anyone with bookings running on those dates, your petsitter will contact you directly via text or email with their check-in report and photos.
If you are needing to book an appointment during that time, or need to contact us for any reason. Please contact us on:
Txt/phone: 0413729947
Email: [email protected]

Wishing you a pawsome day!

The Friendly Petsitters Team

08/10/2023

🎉🧑🏼‍🎄We are hiring!!🎅🏼🎉
We are looking for people available for overnights over the Christmas period.

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to enjoy the lifestyle of a Petsitter; meeting many new wonderful pets while being insured by The Friendly Petsitters.

We are hiring for the Christmas period with potential for an ongoing role.

As a Petsitter, you will provide care for pets in their own homes on an overnight or drop-in basis (whether you do one or both is up to you!)

The activities undertaken as a Petsitter include:
·Care for the Customer’s pets in accordance with their instructions on The Friendly Petsitters client portal and at the meet and greet;
·Feeding pets as required;
·Overnight Petsitting ;
·Drop in Petsitting (20 minutes)
·Dogwalking (up to 45 minutes and maximum of 2large dogs on a leash);
·Kitty litter changing;
·Poo Patrol;
·Administering medication to pets as required;
·Contact with Customers to organise and partake in a ‘Meet and Greet’; and
·Contact with Customers to provide photos and updates through our portal.

We offer in return;

·Opportunities to learn further skills;
·The opportunity to pick and choose which jobs you take on;
·Public Liability and Professional Indemnity insurance cover;
·A platform to meet new clients and make new furry friends;
·A team to cover a booking when the unexpected happens;
·Take the hassle out of billing clients (We do it for you!); and
·A competitive remuneration.

If you are interested in joining our team and becoming a Petsitter, we would absolutely love to hear from you via the following form:

Interested in becoming a petsitter? Provide your details and some information about your availability and we’ll get back to you.

19/05/2023

This has some great information to read through in regards to emergencies. As Petsitters we do our best to ensure an emergency vet visit isn’t needed, but sometimes things happen! So it is best we have all the information and action plan going in.

We will be adding more details on the New Client Portal to cover all of these useful points for you to fill out. If you could please have your answers ready for your Meet and Greet, when your petsitter asks.

Let’s work together to make sure your pet has the safest, healthiest and fun time whilst you are away.

Wags and Squarks,
The Friendly Petsitters Team

Even though emergencies are impossible to predict, we all have a power of preparing ourselves for a possibility of such situations. This is especially important before you go on a holiday and leave your pets in care of someone else.

As an after-hours ECC clinic we see a lot of emergencies presenting with not actual legal owners but rather someone who is taking care of the fur baby while actual family is away and may be non-contactable. To ensure that veterinarians and caretakers act according to your wishes as a pet owner there are a few very important topics we would recommend you to discuss with your pet sitters:

1. CPR status. We know this might be a very scary thing to think about. But in state of emergency every second matters. If your pet sitter knows the answer straight away it gives emergency workers opportunity to act promptly and follow your wishes. Most typical options for such situations will include “Yes”, “No” or “At Vet’s Discretion”.

2. Your budget. Even if you are not contactable straight away, no veterinarians will stand around and do nothing. In case of presenting with emergency, your pet will be stabilised and supported throughout the way. But when it comes to long-term support and care, everyone wants to act according to family’s wishes. Discuss these matters and empower your pet sitter to help your animal while you are away.

3. Emergency Contacts. Find a family member or a friend who won’t be going with you yet knows your pet well enough to make decisions on your behalf if you are not contactable.

4. Allergies. It is important for veterinarians to know which medications and foods we can provide to pets if we need to care for them while you are not there.

5. GP practice of choice. Notify your pet sitters who is your regular vet practice so emergency clinics and GP vets can communicate efficiently about your pet’s care while you are away.

6. Hardcopy of medical history. In case of emergency it will give veterinarians a much better idea of how to work out the best treatment plan for your pet.

7. Any other information. Each fur baby and their story are unique and there is no such thing as too much information when it comes to preparations. Make sure all little bits and pieces are discussed.

Hopefully these few steps will help you prepare for a great holiday and have your pet safe at home.

09/04/2023

Wishing Everyone a very Happy Easter from The Friendly Petsitters Team 🐣🐰

21/02/2023

Psst!… Did you know, The Friendly Petsitters has undergone a management change!

Not to worry! Business is still running as normal. The new owner Violet is very experienced in the pet industry and will ensure your beautiful furry friends are in the best care whilst you are away.

Violet will be receiving all your booking requests, inquiries & phone calls, and getting back to you as soon as possible.

Please give a warm welcome to Violet and we look forward to hearing from everyone!

15/11/2021

🔥🔥We are hiring!!🔥🔥🔥
We are looking for people available for overnights over the Christmas period.

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to enjoy the lifestyle of a Petsitter; meeting many new wonderful pets while being completely insured by The Friendly Petsitters. As a member of The Friendly Petsitters team, you will be offered competitive remuneration. We are hiring for the Christmas period with potential for an ongoing role.

As a Petsitter, you will provide care for pets in their own homes on an overnight or drop-in basis (whether you do one or both is up to you!)

The activities undertaken as a casual Petsitter may include:
·Care for the Customer’s pets in accordance with their instructions and the Friendly Petsitter Meet and Greet form;
·Feeding pets as required;
·Overnight Petsitting (optional);
·Drop in Petsitting (20 minutes)
·Dogwalking (up to 45 minutes and maximum of 2large dogs on a leash);
·Kitty litter changing;
·Administering medication to pets as required;
·Contact with Customers to organise and partake in a ‘Meet and Greet’; and
·Contact with Customers to provide photos and updates.

If you are interested in joining our team and becoming a Petsitter, we would absolutely love to hear from you via the following form: https://thefriendlypetsitters.com.au/canberra/work-with-us/

04/10/2021

🔥🔥We are hiring!!🔥🔥🔥

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to enjoy the lifestyle of a Petsitter; meeting many new wonderful pets while being completely insured by The Friendly Petsitters. As a member of The Friendly Petsitters team, you will be offered competitive remuneration. We are hiring for the Christmas period with potential for an ongoing role.

As a Petsitter, you will provide care for pets in their own homes on an overnight or drop-in basis (whether you do one or both is up to you!)

The activities undertaken as a casual Petsitter may include:
·Care for the Customer’s pets in accordance with their instructions and the Friendly Petsitter Meet and Greet form;
·Feeding pets as required;
·Overnight Petsitting (optional);
·Drop in Petsitting (20 minutes)
·Dogwalking (up to 45 minutes and maximum of 2large dogs on a leash);
·Kitty litter changing;
·Administering medication to pets as required;
·Contact with Customers to organise and partake in a ‘Meet and Greet’; and
·Contact with Customers to provide photos and updates.

If you are interested in joining our team and becoming a Petsitter, we would absolutely love to hear from you via the following form: https://thefriendlypetsitters.com.au/canberra/work-with-us/

10/08/2021

🔥🔥We are hiring!!🔥🔥🔥

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to enjoy the lifestyle of a Petsitter; meeting many new wonderful pets while being completely insured by The Friendly Petsitters. As a member of The Friendly Petsitters team, you will be offered competitive remuneration. We are hiring for the Christmas period with potential for an ongoing role.

As a Petsitter, you will provide care for pets in their own homes on an overnight or drop-in basis (whether you do one or both is up to you!)

The activities undertaken as a casual Petsitter may include:
·Care for the Customer’s pets in accordance with their instructions and the Friendly Petsitter Meet and Greet form;
·Feeding pets as required;
·Overnight Petsitting (optional);
·Drop in Petsitting (20 minutes)
·Dogwalking (up to 45 minutes and maximum of 2large dogs on a leash);
·Kitty litter changing;
·Administering medication to pets as required;
·Contact with Customers to organise and partake in a ‘Meet and Greet’; and
·Contact with Customers to provide photos and updates.

If you are interested in joining our team and becoming a Petsitter, we would absolutely love to hear from you via the following form: https://thefriendlypetsitters.com.au/canberra/work-with-us/

Interested in becoming a petsitter? Provide your details and some information about your availability and we’ll get back to you.

16/07/2021

Edited post; our closure will unfortunately remain until the 9th of August.
Public announcement

Animal Referral Hospital Emergency Department will regretfully be closing to primary consultations from Friday 16 July until Monday the 9th of August. This decision has been hard to make however, due to the increase in demand to our hospital and a national veterinarian shortage we will close to rest our team. In-hospital patients and transfers from regular vets will still be accommodated during this period.

During the last 18 months, the vet industry has had an increase in demand with the national vet shortage. Everyone working in the industry has placed patient care as a high priority and worked around the clock to keep doors open and patients seen. We at ARH Canberra have had to make a hard decision to rest our team and place their wellbeing first.
We thank our team for their support and commitment to patient care.

Our colleagues at CVES in Gungahlin will be open during this time and we ask for your patience as they will be experiencing high demands. We thank CVES and other Veterinary clinics for their support and care of patients in the community and to our clients for your ongoing support.
Our referral hospital is operating as usual during this period.

Warm regards,

ARH team.