Your Pet Caretakers & Bios

      

Chesapeake Pet Resort & Day Spa strives to hire friendly, professional, trustworthy, and caring staff.  There's a saying that "you're only as good as your best people," and below are some of our much appreciated pet and customer caregivers:

Susan, Owner

          

                

Susan is Owner and Manager of Chesapeake Pet Resort & Day Spa, creating the current operation after several years of research, lots of elbow grease, and lots of vision, back in 2002.  Her dream was to build a warm and friendly pet care facility in a rural setting.  A member of the Pet Care Services Association, she is a certified PCSA Pet Care Technician and Advanced Pet Care Technician, Certified Red Cross Pet First Aid & CPR, and PCDI Certified Animal Care Specialist. A graduate of St. Mary’s College of Maryland, in Biology, Susan also has a Masters Degree in Environmental Management, from the University of Maryland, University College. Having worked for many years in the field of Environmental Microbiology and Chemistry, Susan developed a keen understanding for accuracy and attention to details; a vital part of any pet care operation.

Mary, Operations Manager

             

Mary is our Operations Manager and has been with us since 2005. With many years of proven pet care and grooming experience Mary oversees the daily operations to ensure “above and beyond” pet and customer care. Mary is also experienced with dog training and handling techniques as wells as certified in Animal T-Touch therapy.  Mary is also a PCSA Certified Pet Care Technician and Advance Pet Care Technician, and Red Cross Certified in Pet First Aid and CPR. In addition to supervising daily operations, Mary also supervises our extensive staffing and scheduling needs throughout the year. Mary has also previously been a member of the Southern Maryland Search and Rescue Dogs group, and a volunteer with local pet rescue groups. A native of St. Mary's County, Mary currently lives in Lusby with her husband, daughter, and their 4 dogs, and 1 cat.

Barb, In-Home Pet Care Specialist

Barb joined our team in 2011 to assist with our flourishing In-Home Pet Care Services Division.  Barb can often be found caring for our customers pets in their home environment to ensure they are clean, comfortable, well fed, and excercised while their parents are away.  Often working early morning to late at night Barb takes pride in going the extra mile to ensure the pets, and their property, is safe and secure.  A graduate of Southwest Virginia College with a degree in Accounting and Business Management, Barb also works tirelessly in our Community at the local schools and assisting various pet rescue organizations.  Barb lives in Hollywood with her husband John, son Zach, and her "furry child", Brady.

Jim, Operations Assistant

      

Jim is our Operations Assistant and has been with us since early 2009.  Jim is a PCSA Certified Pet Care Technician, and can frequently be found assisting with our regimented cleaning protocols and supervising the daily doggie daycare play groups. Originally from California, (the State), Jim has traveled the world and now chooses Southern Maryland has his home.  Jim has worked previously in commercial pet care facilities and has been a great addition to our team with his great sense of humor and wisdom. He currently lives in Lusby with his wife and 2 dogs, Magnolia and Blossom, who just love their daycare visits to the Resort.

Linda, Senior Pet Care Assistant

     

Linda is our Senior Pet Care Assistant and has been with us since 2009.  Linda came to us from Texas and has been instrumental in assisting with our daily pet care.  A PCSA Certified Pet Care Technician, Linda can often be found reviewing pet care regimes and details, to ensure that everything is just right.  We appreciate her dedication and attention to details, and her great sense of humor.  Linda currently lives in St. Mary's County with her husband and pet dog, Motley.

Ashlyn, Pet Care Assistant & Administrative Support

     

Ashlyn is a Pet Care Assistant and has been with us since early 2010.  A native of St. Mary's County, Ashlyn works very hard to make sure all of the pets are comfortable and well cared for here at the Resort.  Her gentle disposition is a great fit with our goals of above and beyond pet care and we really appreciate all her efforts.  Ashlyn currently attends college and assists us during Summers and holidays.  A PCSA Certified Pet Care Technician, Ashlyn frequently goes the extra mile to make sure all the details are just right.

Erin & Elizabeth, Pet Care Assistant Twins

Erin and Elizabeth are Pet Care Assistants and have been with us since 2010.  Twin sisters, they both do a fantastic job of caring for the pets here at the Resort.  Currently attending school, Erin and Elizabeth assist us on weekends and during Summer and Holidays.  A military family, Erin and Elizabeth's parents are both professional chef's, and their Mom has her own personal chef business, Chesapeake Cuisine, which we personally recommend with the highest accolades.  Erin and Elizabeth are fun to work with and they both take their duties seriously with the utmost attention to details and care and comfort of our pet guests and customers. Erin and Elizabeth are currently working on their PCSA Pet Care Technician Certification.

Gina, Pet Care Assistant

Gina joined us in 2011 and has been a great addition to our team!  She and her family also run a local Alpaca farm and we enjoy hearing about all of her adventures there!   

Joe, Security Enforcement

Joe is our reliable protector from Arc Security Services, who oversee our facility, property, and pets at night and other times as needed.  His Company is a licensed Security Firm which does a great job watching over us and our pet guests around the clock.  Joe is Owner of Arc Security Services, and a retired D.C. Canine Police Officer with many interesting stories to share with us, and is very committed to providing the best care possible for our pet guests, no matter what time of night, or day.