Meet the Team The Unleashed Pet in Alexandria VA

What our Staff Says!

When I walk in and ears go up, tail wags start, and then you can see in their eyes how excited they are to see you! This is the best!

image01Christy | CEO & Founder

Something Else our Staff Says!

The best thing ever is the cat that meets me at the door with meows and rubs its body all over your legs and shoes; after being told the cat would hide and not be seen during our visits.

image01Justin | Team Lead

Another Yummy Tidbit our Staff Says!

Every day I go to work I get to interact with animals. Dogs, cats, guinea pigs, rabbits, birds.. No matter the animal, I love seeing them and giving them all the scritches I can. :)

image01Gennah | Senior Petcare Professional

What the Staff Says!

I love to spend my days outdoors. Doing this with dogs is even better. We talk while we walk, I love this.

image01Edith | Pet Care Professional

More from the Staff!

When you see the pets looking for you out the window, and the excitement when they see you, is a great feeling.

image01Eddie | Senior Pet Care Professional

Another Kind word Says!

Being able to take care of a diverse group of pets, all with their own unique personalities, is the highlight of my day!

image01Tatiana | Pet Care Professional

Yet More from Our Staff

I love all the face licks and love that I get from the pets, they always put a smile on my face.

image01Jette | Pet Care Professional

The Team



Making the Team

Each applicant is fully vetted prior to hiring...

Each new hire has been fully vetted including a background check with driving records. We repeat this check every other year during their tenure.

New staff complete our rigorous training ...

We have a longer more arduous training period than other services in this area. Training includes both theory and practical instruction. We prepare each staff person for their position with comprehensive knowledge on pet health, handling practices, and  safety.

We treat them like the best...

Our staff compensation package includes paid vacation time, 401K matching, and other creative benefits - including 100% of their tips (some companies do not pass along 100%). We hire the best and treat them like the best!

 

Christy

Christy C

Founder
12 years of Service

A love of companion pets turned into her career a little more than 12 years ago. Born and raised in NOVA she grew up with dogs, birds, pocket pets, fish and a rabbit.

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Eddie

Eddie C

Senior Pet Care Professional
10 years of Service

Has always been a cat person at heart. But overcoming a well earned fear of dogs, and getting his first doggo 10 years ago, he now has a soft spot for the barking kind.

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Justin

Justin S

Senior Team Lead
11 years of service    

His first pet was a Bichon named Charity. Next was a cocker spaniel, Lucy. Then were numerous pocket pets and fish.  Currently he has long haired and always hungry kitty name Tyson.

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Edith

Edith H

Senior Pet Care Professional
7 years of service    

Moving from Mexico to Texas in the 80s Edith relocated to the NOVA area in the mid 90s and has stayed put. The flexibility of her main job as girl's youth soccer trainer and coach allows...

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Akalah

Leslie S

Pet Care Proffessional

Leslie was born and raised in NOVA. Her entire life has been a menagerie of animals from dogs (big and small), cats, birds, hamsters, gerbils, bunnies, fish, and turtles. Currently, she has three ...

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Michelle

Akalah R

Pet Care Professional

Akalah has lived her entire life in the DMV area, growing up in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. As a child her first pet was a hermit crab named Sandy, after the SpongeBob character Sandy Cheeks.

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Michelle

Michelle S

Pet Care Professional

Michelle was born and has lived in the NOVA area most of her life.  She has worked as a veterinary technician where she learned more about the animals she loves. From snakes and mice...

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