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Retired Veterinarian

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Platinum (36mths+)
House Sitting Preferences
  • 1 - 2 weeks, 2 - 4 weeks, 1 - 2 months, 2 months +
  • Dog(s), Cat(s), Fish, Bird(s), Rabbit(s)/Guinea Pig(s), Chickens/Ducks/Geese, Reptile(s), Farm Animals, Horse(s), None

  • Owned a 9 acre block keeping own animals and also farm animal veterinary experience

Preferred Locations
  • Anywhere in New Zealand
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  • 2024: 23 Oct - 28 Feb 2025 | 2025: 1-6 Mar
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Retired Veterinarian

68, Entrepreneur

I am a retired Veterinarian, now housesitting mostly in the North Island to date.

I spent 14 of the past 24 years in the UK where I completed multiple housesits both for friends and through Trustedhousitters.com where I have multiple great references. For most of the last 9 years I was located in Levin to support my elderly parents (now both deceased).

Prior to leaving for the UK, we had a lifestyle block with farmer neighbours and I have owned numerous pets and farm animals over the years - hence I have hands-on farm and small animal experience both as a Veterinarian and an owner. I also worked in a zoo for a year many years back.

I am a keen gardener and happy to do gardening and mow lawns. I prefer fast and unlimited internet access (preferably fibre) as I do some online work.

Please feel free to ask any questions or present any opportunities.

Reviews (16)
Came home to a happy dog and a clean tidy house and garden. Can't ask for more than that!
 
LISA (Rangitane, Kerikeri North Island, Jul 2022 - 3 months)
It was great to be able to go to Europe for 3 months and know the pets and property were in John's capable hands. He had to deal with aggressive dogs on neighbouring property. Not what we would like our housesitter to deal with. John enjoyed the local area - fishing and walking our dog on the beach. The house was immaculately clean when we returned and all 3 animals were healthy and happy. My Bichon might have been fed a bit too well! On the other hand his hair has grown a lot in 3 months, so ... MORE
 
JUDITH (Omapere North Island, Jul 2024 - 2 months 3 weeks)
John was fantastic to deal with, he was amazing at communicating, very quick to reply to any messages and emails. He took great care of our home, and our cat. It was a pleasure to come back to such a well looked after house. John was very gracious and flexible when our daughter needed to pop in to pick something up unexpectedly. We would definitely ask John to housesit for us again. Thanks John!
 
ANNA (Onerahi North Island, Jun 2024 - 2 weeks 2 nights)
John looked after our cat and two donkeys whilst we were overseas for two and a half months. Because we are a rural property and are on a rural wireless broadband data package of 350 GB a month we struggled to provide John with the data he required during his house sit. Our communications whilst overseas mainly revolved around this issue. I would recommend therefore that he has access to 'unlimited data' on future house sits to ensure smooth sailing.
 
DIANE (Owhango North Island, Apr 2024 - 2 months 1 week)
John was great! Our pets were happy and well taken care of on our arrival home. Would recommend John to other homeowners.
 
LESLIE (Kinloch North Island, Mar 2024 - 5 nights)
It was great having John look after our house and foxy. He was incredibly helpful and left an immaculate house and lawns.
 
LIZ (Haumoana North Island, Feb 2024 - 2 weeks 5 nights)
John housesat for us for 5 weeks. We were very pleased when we arrived home to find a tidy house, garden, and the lawns done. Coal our dog enjoyed John's company and attention as well. Communication was excellent. He also took the time to drop us off and pick us up from the airport. We fully recommend John as a house sitter.
 
WAYNE AND GAE (Whakarongo North Island, Nov 2023 - 1 month 1 week)
John house-sat for us for close to three months and cared for our labrador, whilst we were overseas. We came home to a clean house and a happy contented dog. John was great and was selected by us as he had high recommendations on this site, after sitting for us we agree with those previous recommendations, as he was excellent.
 
KEVIN & ROBYN (Raumati South North Island, Jul 2023 - 2 months 3 weeks)
We were away 10weeks & John did an excellent job minding our place (+ pets). Thanks. Would be happy to have him again.
 
JANE (Tauriko, Tauranga North Island, May 2023 - 10 weeks)
John house sat our pets (dog,cat & rabbit) while we were abroad for 1 month. All were happy & healthy in his care and we would have him sit again. He kept in good contact and was really helpful with anything we needed while away.
 
KIRSTEN (Sunnyhills North Island, Mar 2023 - 1 month)
Thank you John for looking after our furry family so well. We came home to all very happy animals. John went the extra mile for us and we appreciate it very much. We wish John all the best the future and hope to see you again.
 
ANNE (New Lynn North Island, Nov 2022 - 4 weeks 3 days)
John was really good, suited us. All was well and the cat didn't leave home, always a good result. A good advertisement for the housesitting community. We'd have John again anytime. Linda & Dave.
 
DAVE & LINDA (545 State Highway 14 North Island, Oct 2022 - 11 days)
Thank you Dave & Linda - a great spot to stay, great neighbour and fun mowing the lawn :)
House was kept really tidy. Dogs cared for as if they were his own.
 
VIKKI (Papamoa Beach North Island, Oct 2022 - 12 days)
It was a pleasure having John to housesit for us. He was very easy to work with and happy to do anything that was required. The dog, the house and the plants were all very well looked after while we were away. We were able to enjoy our time knowing that everything was being looked after.
 
JENNY (Te Puna North Island, Oct 2022 - one week)
John house sat for us for four days while we went to Australia. Really great chap and our fur family loved him the moment they met him. Felt happy to leave our home and animals in his great care. Good communication and came home to a spotless house. Would happily use again.
 
NERYS (Riverhead North Island, Jul 2022 - 3 days)
No rating Thanks John for your house sit. It was lovely to come home to the lawns mowed and a lovely clean house. Your vet skills came in very handly with Diva and her sore paw. To other house sitters, I can totally recommend John, our cat and dog were very happy to be able to stay in there own home
ANNE-MARIE (Levin North Island, Feb 2017 - 2 weeks 4 days)
 
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