Meet Our Team
We’re a team of leaders, innovators, and dreamers. We approach our work with care and pride, using our training and experience to build meaningful bonds with your pets as we create a safe and happy space for play.
Come back often as we continue to highlight the incredible staff who make up The Petropolitan!
How long have you worked in pet care?
I’ve been working in pet care since September 2021. When I moved from Ontario to Calgary, I started working at The Pet, which was actually my first job in the pet care industry!
What’s your favourite part about working at The Pet?
The favourite part of my day is getting to spend time with all the amazing dogs in our facility! I also love chatting with all our lovely customers.
Tell us about your pets at home!
Back in Ontario, my family and I have a Great Dane named Rayne and a cute Frenchie named Dozer. I love spending time with them, and getting to see them play together!
How long have you worked in pet care?
I have worked in pet care for 4 years. Before coming to work at The Pet, I worked in another daycare and boarding facility in Calgary!
What’s your favourite part about working at The Pet?
My favourite part about working at The Pet is all the amazing, unique and endless opportunities that are provided! I enjoy participating in all the special events, going on field trips and being able to connect with remarkable clients. I also love having the opportunity to spend time and care for such wonderful animals every day. I’m also lucky to be surrounded by the most fun, exceptional and loving co-workers that have turned into family!
Tell us about your pets at home!
To say I have a few pets is an understatement… I have 6 Great Danes, 5 German Shepherds, 1 Mini Poodle and 2 cats. What can I say? I love dogs!
How long have you worked in pet care?
I’ve worked in pet care for a little over a year. I started working as a daycare attendant at The Pet, and then decided to pursue my grooming career. I am currently undergoing the Grooming Academy here at The Pet, and hope to be a professional groomer by the summer of 2023!
What’s your favourite part about working at The Pet?
I just love working at The Pet! I love coming in to work and getting to spend time with the cats and dogs. I love getting to know each dog’s personality, and I love watching the little babies grow! More recently, I’ve enjoyed learning about new dog grooming and bathing techniques.
Tell us about your pets at home!
At home, my family owns a Labrador Retriever named Lucy! She is 8 years old, but she is definitely still a crazy, silly girl! She loves to be playful, especially when she goes to the dog park.
How long have you worked in pet care?
I moved from Dublin, Ireland, to Calgary in Sept 2019 and am currently in the process of getting my permanent residency! Back home in Ireland, I studied Animal Science in college, and working with pets has always been a dream of mine since I was little! I started working at The Pet in March 2020, right before the pandemic hit, and it was my first job in the pet care industry.
What’s your favourite part about working at The Pet?
I love seeing the dogs grow up, and learning about their funny little quirks. It’s also very rewarding to hear from clients what an amazing job the pet care staff is doing and knowing that their pups go home relaxed and tired from playing with their pals all day!
Tell us about your pets at home!
I do not have any pets at the moment; however, I plan on adopting a dog in the next year or so! I do have a 12-year-old Jack Russell named Scrappy living back in Dublin with my Mom, and I miss him every day.
How long have you worked in pet care?
I have worked in pet care for a little over two years now! Working as a daycare attendant at The Petropolitan was actually my introduction to the pet care industry.
What’s your favourite part about working at The Pet?
My favourite part about working at The Pet is getting to spend time with the clients, both two and four-legged, to give them a wonderful and memorable experience!
Tell us about your pets at home!
I don’t currently have any pets, but I would love to have some one day! I would love to get a cat and one or two dogs. I’m a huge fan of breeds like Leonbergers or other big and cuddly bear-like dogs!
How long have you worked in pet care?
I’ve worked in the pet care industry for a little over a year now. I started at The Petropolitan as a bather in the grooming salon and then decided to enter the Grooming Academy to pursue my professional grooming career. I was The Pet’s first-ever graduate, and now I am a certified Pet Groomer!
What’s your favourite part about working at The Pet?
My favourite part about working at The Pet is spending time with all the dogs I meet! I also really enjoy meeting the dog owners and creating close relationships with them and their furry friends! I’m happy I get to share my passion with like-minded people; we’ve built a fantastic team here at The Pet!
Tell us about your pets at home!
I have a Pitbull named Toro, whom I nickname Toebeans; he is a giant baby! He loves to snuggle under the covers and greet you with a new toy of the day every day! I have a Ragdoll x Himalayan cat named Sebastian (nickname, Saboo); he loves to cuddle and strut his stuff and can really talk your ear off!
How long have you worked in pet care?
I’ve worked in pet care for close to 15 years! I did some volunteering with AARCS, some event volunteering, fostering dogs, working in boarding facilities across Calgary, and managing an animal shelter.
What’s your favourite part about working at The Pet?
My favourite part of the day is getting to hang out and cuddle with the dogs. I especially look forward to spending time with my favourite gal, Frida the Labradoodle.
Tell us about your pets at home!
I have a puppy named Guinness, which I adopted a few months ago! He is a big baby and loves cuddling with me at night. He also loves to play with all his friends in daycare! I also have a cat named Roxy, as well as two fish. I love going home to a warm welcome from Roxy and just hanging out with her after work. My two fish are named Larry and Curly, and I’ve had them for over 7 years.
How long have you worked in pet care?
I’ve worked in pet care for over 10 years! I started my career in the reptile, bird, and small animal department at a retail store before becoming a grooming assistant and eventually becoming a certified groomer. I joined The Pet in Dec of 2021 as a groomer, then transitioned into Client Services, where I’m most passionate.
What’s your favourite part about working at The Pet?
The staff. I love being surrounded by and working with other experienced team members who have a passion for pets and who only want the best for the animals they care for.
Tell us about your pets at home!
I have a 9-year-old American Bulldog x Staffordshire Terrier named Jaxx. He is the sweetest boy, and just loves to cuddle and watch TV. He also loves hanging out and playing in the snow! I also have a cat named Emmental, which I adopted a few months ago. She is sassy and playful, and loves to cuddle up and watch TV with me!
How long have you worked in pet care?
When I was little, my family bred many animals (dogs, cats, guinea pigs, hamsters, chickens, and rabbits), and we also had some aquatic and exotic pets (red-bellied piranha, tarantula, flower horns, arowanas, and a snapping turtle). I moved from the Philippines to Canada in October 2021 and started at The Pet a month later!
What’s your favourite part about working at The Pet?
I love connecting with clients personally, watching all their pets grow and learning their little quirks. I enjoy working with dogs that are challenging and who need more structure and training because it’s very rewarding for me to see the tremendous progress we make. I especially love the Weiners, Bernese Mountain Dogs, and Labradors.
Tell us about your pets at home!
At home, I have a 7-year-old Pomeranian named Maxine who came with me to Canada! I also have a 2-year-old Husky named Koda back in the Philippines.
How long have you worked in pet care?
I’ve worked in pet care for about 15 years. Throughout that time, I have worked at a boarding facility, doggie daycare, and grooming salon before joining the team at The Pet!
What’s your favourite part about working at The Pet?
I love talking to all of the owners about their four-legged family members. We have so many clients that are so sweet and tell me stories that just make my day.
Tell us about your pets at home!
At the moment, we don’t have any pets at home. But we are looking to adopt a new furry family member in the new year as we sadly lost our old girl Kai to cancer earlier this year. Kai was an Australian Shepherd who loved all humans and water in any form, she loved going on hikes and playing in all the rivers and lakes! She was also the greeter dog at the store I worked at before The Pet! Breaker was the Aussie we had before Kai, who was born deaf and knew sign language. He loved to show off all his tricks to any person willing to watch! I’m slightly obsessed with Aussies and love working with herding breeds!
How long have you worked in pet care?
I have worked in various dog daycares and boarding facilities around Calgary for about 7 years now! I am currently learning to become a professional groomer here at The Petropolitan’s Grooming Academy. I am hoping to become a certified groomer by the summer of 2023!
What’s your favourite part about working at The Pet?
My favourite part of the day is spending time with all the dogs I meet! I also love learning about pet grooming, as it has always been my passion. I love sending dogs home looking fresh and clean.
Tell us about your pets at home!
At home, I have a 9-year-old Chow Chow cross named Asia. She is a rescue from AARCS, which I adopted 4 years ago. During the first few years I had her, I enjoyed training her and working on her behavioural difficulties with anxiety. It helped me get a better perspective on dog training! Our favourite activities are going on walks at the dog park and spending quality time together. Asia is such a mommy’s girl, when I get home, she is always so excited to see me! For the past 4 years, we have created an unbreakable bond, and I can’t imagine my life without her!
How long have you worked in pet care?
I worked in the pet care industry for a little over a year now! I have always had a passion for working with animals, and when I was back home in Iran, I loved pet-sitting my friends and family’s pets whenever I had the chance. I also recently attended school and graduated with my Veterinary Assistant diploma!
What’s your favourite part about working at The Pet?
I really enjoy coming in to work at The Petropolitan every day! I love getting to spend time with all the animals in care in the facility and learning new animal training and handling techniques. I also really enjoy working with my colleagues, as they are always so positive and productive!
Tell us about your pets at home!
At home, I have a 13-year-old Shih Tzu cross, named Felfel. This means “pepper” in Persian; however, he is everything but spicy! He is a sweet, calm boy who loves cuddling and watching movies with me. Our favourite activity to do together is going on walks to the dog park. I love spending quality time with him whenever I get the chance!
How long have you worked in pet care?
I have experience working in the pet care industry for a little over two years now. I worked in another daycare and boarding facility before working at The Pet. I love working with animals, and my inherent passion for social media helps me create fun and entertaining content every day!
What’s your favourite part about working at The Pet?
I love making you, our clients, smile with the content I create every day! I really enjoy reading positive comments on our social media channels and knowing the photos that were posted made your day. I also love spending time cuddling with the dogs in the facility!
Tell us about your pets at home!
At home, I have a 4 month-old puppy named Theo. He is a playful and smart Border Collie Labrador cross, who loves to play with his friends in daycare. Our favourite activity to do together is going to the off-leash dog park and meeting lots of new friends! I also have an 8-year-old cat named Luna, who loves to cuddle and watch movies with me.
How long have you worked in pet care?
I have been working in the pet care industry for a few years now, in various pet care facilities. I currently work at a pet store, as well as volunteer in a vet clinic whenever I get the chance. I have also worked at a llama farm in Saskatchewan! I’ve learned a lot about pet care throughout my years in the industry, and I love applying my knowledge when I am working at The Petropolitan.
What’s your favourite part about working at The Pet?
I really enjoy coming to work every day, mostly because I get to spend time with the dogs! I love seeing them play and cuddle together. I also enjoy getting hands-on experience working with all types of dog breeds.
Tell us about your pets at home!
I currently do not own any pets, but I love spending time with my family pet named Mia! She is a black Labrador Retriever, who loves going hiking and going to dog parks. She also enjoys getting snuggles during movie nights. When I was younger, I grew up with a Border Collie and Blue Heeler cross dog named Boomer, and I would love to own one of these breeds in the future!
How long have you worked in pet care?
I have been working in various daycare and boarding facilities around Calgary for over 5 years now! I started working as a pet care attendant before I moved to a customer-facing role as a front desk receptionist. I love being surrounded by dogs, and chatting with you about your best furry friend!
What’s your favourite part about working at The Pet?
My favourite part about working at The Pet is seeing the dogs come into the facility every morning, with large smiles and wagging tails. I can always tell how much they enjoy being here with the staff and with their best dog pals. I also love being a part of every event we throw for the dogs, and seeing them have so much fun together!
Tell us about your pets at home!
At home, I have two cats named Nula and Ohio. They are 5-year-old littermates, and are still best friends to this day! I have taught them how to high-five, and they just love sunbathing on my balcony in the summer. I currently do not own a dog, but I would love to adopt one in the near future. I’m always looking at adoption websites for when I’m ready to adopt one!
How long have you worked in pet care?
I have been working in the pet care industry for over 6 years! Before working at The Petropolitan, I worked in a pet store as the lead dog trainer. I also have a Veterinary Assistant degree, as well as an Environmental Science degree with a focus on wild animals. My knowledge of dog behaviour and training helps me provide the best quality of care to your best furry friends staying in the hotel while you are away!
What’s your favourite part about working at The Pet?
I enjoy watching the puppies grow into their funny selves! I love seeing them develop their own personality and funny quirks. I also love spending time with all the dogs in the hotel, especially Copper the hound and Storm the collie!
Tell us about your pets at home!
I grew up raising all types of animals, such as reptiles, horses and even pheasants! Currently, I have a 10-year-old Red Heeler named Lupin, after the Harry Potter character! We love going on long walks together, and he is slowly learning to enjoy going in the water. I also own a cat named MacEwan, after a former Vancouver Canuck. His favourite activity is bird-watching from the outdoor balcony!
How long have you worked in pet care?
I have a year of experience working with pets! I am originally from Ukraine, and back home, I used to work in various pet facilities and volunteer in shelters. I love working with pets, they bring me so much joy!
What’s your favourite part about working at The Pet?
My favourite part about coming in to work every day is that I get to work with such passionate and amazing people! My colleagues help me learn about new things every day, and grow into my future career. I also greatly enjoy working with all the dogs and cats I meet. They bring me so much happiness!
Tell us about your pets at home!
At home, I have two Siamese cats named Bella and Romeo. I love spending time with them whenever I get the chance! Our favourite activities are playing with their toys or cuddling up to watch a movie after I come home from work!