Kate fell in love with dogs after the first pet joined the family when she was younger, a Golden Retriever named Calvin. She’s spent the past seven years working with dogs and rescued her own pup, a Jack Russel cross named Pibbs, through Jet Pet. Kate is Pet First Aid certified and a committed part of the Jet Pet team as a Senior Lead Pet Specialist, who strives to make every guest visit exceptional.

Working with animals has always been a strong passion of Mackenzie’s. Growing up in Calgary, she fostered and rescued her fair share of animals, knowing she was headed towards a career with them. Mackenzie graduated with her Veterinary Assistant Certificate at Bow Valley College in 2016 and as a newcomer to the BC area, she is excited to be a part of the Jet Pet team. Getting to dedicate her time to caring for animals and doing what she loves most makes Mackenzie extremely grateful.

Kira joined the Jet Pet North Shore team part time while she finishes high school. She has a dog of her own and understands the immense responsibility taking care of animals is—ensuring the job is a perfect fit. Kira loves getting to know all of the different canine guests’ personalities, and especially the snuggles they offer.

Niall’s love of animals is thanks to his childhood companions: a samoyed named Rocco, a cocker spaniel named Dusty, and Kira the pomeranian. Being on the Jet Pet Olympic Village team is a dream come true for Niall, who particularly loves caring for the bigger canine guests and making them feel like part of the family.

Oli grew up among the beautiful wilderness of small town, Vancouver Island. Always an animal lover, their decision to make a career out of animal care was cemented after owning dogs with special needs. Their favourite part of being a Pet Specialist is ensuring each furry guest gets lots of ear scratches and play time. When not at work, they can be probably be found pointing out dogs on the street.

Thrilled to be back in the company of furry friends as a Pet Specialist, Jonathan’s love for animals began with his childhood dog back in Québec. He’s brought his years of client service experience, love of nature and adventure to the team, ensuring each of our pet guests is showered with a daily dose of the best experience possible.