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Hannah Reed – Owner & Pet-Sitter
Servicing the Gold Coast
- Qualified Veterinary Nurse – Cert IV graduate since 2001
- Animal studies lecturer at Animal Welfare League, Gold Coast and Animal Studies Tutor & Lecturer at North Coast Institute of TAFE, NSW
- Conducted Puppy Pre-School classes for over 4 years while working as a Veterinary Nurse
- Foster parent of the Animal Welfare League
- Assisted in cat re-homing programmes in 2008
- Basic horse-riding experience, 6 years
- Developed & Coordinated Public Relations Media Campaign for Tweed Valley Wildlife Carers in 2006
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Kylie Bennett – Pet-Sitter
Servicing Hope Island - Varsity Lakes region
- Veterinary Nurse - Cert IV Graduate since 2006
- Most recently worked for VET CALL, Q Super Centre
Kylie's clan includes her cat 'Sid' who was surrended to her Vet Clinic when he was hit by a car, a school of fish, "Henry Webster the Turtlelator", "Woody" the ex-race horse who was too slow for the track, "Olli' the olive breasted lorikeet & the craziest bird in history, "Malibu" the Bull Mastiff X (the biggest SOOK on the GC) and her little brother "Zeus" the Kelpie X.
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Leanne Spierewka – Pet-Sitter
Servicing Southern Gold Coast to Northern Rivers region
In her spare time, Leanne can be found at the beach with her Border Collie 'Baylie' or playing at home with her cat 'Raab' and foster cats.
Leanne is very interested in the different behavious of individual species and breeds of animals and LOVES caring for the variety of pets our POPPINS clientele brings.
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Stephanie Cassidy – Pet-Sitter
Servicing Main Beach - Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast
- Cert III in Veterinary Nursing
- Currently studyng Cert IV
- Cert II in Wildlife Rehabilitation
- Veterinary Nursing experience since 2006
- Worked as duty manager at Cat Boarding facilities in Melbourne
Steph moved from Melboune to the Gold Coast in 2009 for a lifestyle change. She currently doesn't have any of her own pets on the Gold Coast but is hoping to have her beautiful little dog Harley transfered to the GC shortly! You can find Steph at work at the GOLD COAST VET SURGERY on the Gold Coast Highway, Surfers Paradise where her interests lie in Medical and Surgical cases.
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Erin O'brien – Pet-Sitter
Servicing Surfers Paradise and surrounding suburbs, Gold Coast
- Cert III in Veterinary Nursing Companion Animal Industry Practices
- House & Pet-Sitting experience for 3 years in Melbourne
- Veterinary Nursing experience since 2004
Erin moved to the Gold Coast to be closer to family. She is back at University studying a degree in Psychology and is enjoying still being able to cuddle up to and care for our clients precious 'fur-babies'.
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Laura Gill – Pet-Sitter
Servicing Upper Coomera - Ashmore region
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Brooke Walker – Pet-Sitter
Servicing Northern Gold Coast region
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Lauren Moore – Byron Bay Manager, Veterinary Nurse
Servicing Byron Bay, Lennox Head & Ballina
- Qualified Veterinary Nurse – Cert II, Graduate since 2005
- Previous volunteer at Animal Welfare League, Gold Coast
- Stud Grooming with over 2 years experience
- Over 18 years Horse riding experience
- Affiliated with Department of NSW Riding
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Jenny Travers-Jones – Alternative Pet Therapist, Gold Coast
- Qualified Bowen Therapist (animals & people)
- Qualified Reiki Therapist (animals & people)
- Volunteered at Baboon Rehabilitation Centre for 3 months, South Africa
- Owned and lived on property for 17 years with 3 horses, 2 dogs, 3 cats, 4 ferrets, 3 guinea pigs, birds and a pet rat
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Poppins Pet-Sitters are all Veterinary Nurses, fully insured and police checked. This, combined with our love for animals, is what sets us apart from other Pet-Minding services. We offer expert care, with the ability to detect abnormalities and apparent illnesses in your pet. We know how to handle medical and emergency situations such as tick cases, snake and spider bites, skin irritations, infections, abnormal lumps etc. As a Pet-Sitter, we all know what to do in any situation.
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