Divine Pet Care Credentials and Qualifications
Karen Lee - Owner & Professional Pet Sitter/Dog Walker/Animal
Nurse
"Karen took over and helped the ASPCA's medical department evolve into
what it is today. Karen has always put 200% into every task she has taken on. She is thorough, diligent, and extremely
hard working.... Her knowledge of veterinary medicine...is evident in her excellent work.... she has effectively organized
a very fluid staff to care for a large population of animals with special medical and behavioral needs.... Karen's absence
will be felt."
Dr. J. Lander, ASPCA Adoptions Center Director
of Medicine, 2008
"I highly recommend Karen. Karen has tremendous managerial, organizational,
situation analysis and communication skills, as well as the necessary patience to resolve problems that are encountered throughout
the normal course of conducting business." A. Hazlewood, ASPCA Former Animal Behavior Counselor/CPDT
Present ASPCA Adoptions Center Director, 2008
Member
PSI (Pet Sitters International), NAPPS (National Association of Professional Pet Sitters), and PUPS (Professional United Pet
Sitters) Member and FULLY insured/bonded through PSA (Pet Sitters Associates, LLC) *Please note that
in addition to general liability coverage, Divine Pet Care also has "Pet Care Bond or Special Personal Property of Others"
coverage (protection against loss/theft or damage of client's property).*
City business licensed in San Diego (ALL SD including 4S Ranch, Del Sur, Rancho Bernardo, Carmel Mountain, Sabre Springs,
Scripps Ranch, Rancho Penasquitos, Carmel Valley, Mira Mesa, ETC), Poway, Escondido, and more! *Please
note that additional areas not requiring business licensing are also serviced (refer to Services & Rates webpage).*
15 years professional
and educational animal-related experience (includes professional and non-professional pet sitting) Mercy College Bachelor
of Science in Veterinary Technology *In addition to other veterinary technology coursework, I participated in a four-month college externship at the renowned
Animal Medical Center
American Red Cross Cat and Dog First Aid/CPR certified Former ASPCA (American Society
for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) Adoption Center Animal Care Technician and Senior Medical Animal Care Technician
Manager and ASPCA Adoption Center Shelter Staff Manager/Animal Behavior Department
Liaison *Trained & managed over 50 ASPCA Animal Care Technicians over four+ years (*included dog leash walking*) *Generated & maintained all ASPCA shelter care protocols and spearheaded the revision of cleaning
& disinfecting protocols (disease control) in major municipal shelters throughout NYC *ASPCA 2008 Angel Award Nominee *Familiar with
various dog walking equipment (e.g., Gentle Leader Head Collar & Easy Walk Harness & Sense-ation Harness, Prong
Collar....)
ASPCA and Mercy College Animal Behavior Training OSHA and [Veterinary]
Practice Safety Certified Former seasonal zoo
keeper Former humane society animal shelter & clinic manager/LVT *Handled ALL animal intake (stray &
owner relinquishment) & medical emergencies due to poisonings, Parvovirus, Ehrlichiosis, heartworm, car accidents... 24/7
Former mobile veterinary clinic manager/LVT Former pet food & supplies business owner San Diego Tracking Team member & former wildlife tracker trainee
Additional Credentials/Qualifications:
Bilingual English/Spanish
Columbia University business management semester course
Former NY State Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
American Red Cross Adult First Aid/CPR certified
