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 5 years. Before coming to work at The Pet, I worked in another daycare and boarding facility in Calgary! I have been surrounded by dogs my entire life, as my family has been breeding all types of dogs since I was little. I love learning about new dog training and handling techniques!
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 11 dogs at home; 5 Great Danes, 5 German Shepherds and 1 Mini Poodle! 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 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?
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 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 surrounded by animals my entire life, but my first job in the pet care industry was here, at The Petropolitan! Back home in the Philippines, I raised all types of animals, such as turkeys, guinea pigs, turtles, dogs, cats, and so much more.
What’s your favourite part about working at The Pet?
I love coming to work and seeing all the dogs get excited to see me! It really feels like I am part of their family. I also love taking dogs on their daily walks and seeing the excitement in their eyes.
Tell us about your pets at home!
I have two rescued Chihuahuas at home! The first one is named Heidy; she is very outgoing and loves greeting everyone with kisses! The second one is named Foxy, she is more timid but she is the happiest girl you’ll ever meet. I also own a corn snake named Bubba!
How long have you worked in pet care?
I have over 10 years of experience in the pet care industry! I started my career as a dog walker for The Petropolitan’s owner, Hailey, before starting schooling in broadcasting. I then found a job in the marketing industry, but missed working with animals so much that I decided to come back as the Brand and Content manager at The Pet!
What’s your favourite part about working at The Pet?
I love being able to mix my passion for working with dogs with a fulfilling and creative career such as marketing! I genuinely love coming to work each day and creating content about the fun and fantastic things we do at The Pet.
Tell us about your pets at home!
Ronald is our active, intelligent, and goofy 8-month-old Malamute mix. You may see him on our Instagram stories a couple of times a week or on our sister dog walking company Calgary Dog Walkers’ stories! He loves coming to daycare and playing his little heart out all day, but he is especially enjoying his time out on pack walks where he can run and run…and run! We also have him in an Intro to Agility class, where he’s the star pupil, and in Teen Socialization classes to make sure he’s a happy, social, well-rounded canine citizen.
How long have you worked in pet care?
I have worked with animals my whole life! My passion for pet care started when I was much younger, I created and owned my dog walking business. When I got older, I volunteered for animal shelters such as AARCS for over 3 years. I have been working at The Petropolitan for over 2 years, and worked both at the downtown and the Killarney locations!
What’s your favourite part about working at The Pet?
I love being able to watch dogs gain confidence and experience in play! It’s so rewarding to see a more nervous or less social dog start making friends and learn how to play and interact with others.
Tell us about your pets at home!
At home, I have a 6-year-old cockapoo named Rosie! She is just the cutest, and I love her little underbite. Our favourite things to do together are hiking and going to the dog park!
How long have you worked in pet care?
The Petropolitan was my first professional job in the pet care industry! However, I grew up on a farm, surrounded by all types of animals. I started working at The Pet as a Pet Care Specialist before I decided to pursue a career as a pet groomer.
What’s your favourite part about working at The Pet?
The best part of my day is when I get to cuddle all the pets I spend time with every day! I also enjoy learning new grooming techniques.
Tell us about your pets at home!
When I moved to Canada about a year ago from my home country, Chile, I brought my 8-year-old Dashchund with me. His name is Willy Alberto, and he is a calm boy who loves to snuggle and watch movies! More recently, I adopted a Chihuahua puppy named Antonio Tamal, who is 6 months old and full of puppy energy!
How long have you worked in pet care?
Staring at The Pet is my first professional job in the pet care industry! I have over 15 years of experience in management, and this position is an exciting opportunity for me to learn and grow in a new endeavour! Considered to be the “resident crazy dog lady” at my last job, this was the perfect place for me to dive into something new! Growing up attending dog shows and participating in obedience with my family’s Rough Collies, working at The Pet is like a dream job for me!
What’s your favourite part about working at The Pet?
My favourite part about working at The Pet is, working at The Pet! Working closely with our Founder, Hailey, the managers, and social and marketing coordinators has allowed me to be a part of a fantastic team. Facility events and working with the dogs are so fun & fulfilling that the Administration part of my job doesn’t even feel like work! Whether working from home or out of one of our locations, every day is a good day!
Tell us about your pets at home!
I currently have three dogs at home. Lucy, my smart & sassy cattle dog mix. I got her as an 8-week-old puppy in 2015, and a year later, we moved to Calgary, where I met my partner & his silly boy, an American Staffordshire, Uzi Le Boeuf. Christmas came early in 2018 when we adopted the sweetest, 50lbs lapdog from Northern Manitoba, Circus Jolene. Having these three BIG personalities is fun and so rewarding! You will catch the girls hiking and camping with us and in daycare having a blast and making new friends, while our old boy prefers the quiet comforts of home, in front of the fireplace or chillin’ in the sunshine!
How long have you worked in pet care?
Growing up, I had lots of different pets like chickens, horses, pigs, turkeys, and much more! I used to love bathing my dogs to make them pretty; I should have known I’d become a groomer one day. I’ve worked as a professional groomer for a little over 2 years now. I love being able to continually learn about new grooming and handling techniques as I continue to grow in my career.
What’s your favourite part about working at The Pet?
I love being surrounded by a supportive and positive team when I come to work. Of course, I also love working with the pets! I’m very grateful that I get to work with animals every day; they always make me laugh and make my days brighter.
Tell us about your pets at home!
At home, I have a cat named Atlas. She is a small kitty with a big personality! Atlas is leash trained and loves going on outdoor walks with me!