In-Home Veterinary Nursing Care
Certified Veterinary Technologist
Pet Sitter Across Central Florida
Decades of Love & Experience
who we are
Karen Finkenauer, CVT, founder of helping paws house calls, has a vision of what in-home pet care should be. House calls allow Nurse Karen to treat your pets in their safest and most familiar environment. Going out of town? Now devoted pet parents like you can fully enjoy their time away, knowing their fur babies are loving life and in the very best hands.
helping paws house calls is the result of decades of dedication to serving Central Florida animals and their families as a vet tech and pet-sitter. Nurse Karen is loved and trusted by the communities she serves, working full-time directly with animals for decades. She's here to help your family with pet sitting, basic care, and managing health concerns.
experienced veterinary tech
decades of full-time direct experience
medical management
for emergencies or chronic conditions
TLC for your pet
nail trims, ear cleaning, anal glands, and more
overnight nanny
options for extended stays in your pet's home
FREE CHECKLIST DOWNLOAD:
We understand how emotional it can be leaving your beloved pet behind when you are out of town. That's where Nurse Karen comes in! Download her free checklist for pet parents to help give you peace of mind that your pet is ready for a great vacation.
"Nurse Karen's house calls are the best thing ever. She handles subcutaneous fluids, blood glucose monitoring, and insulin injections. And I know that we can count on her in any emergency."
Robert Lowell
"What it really boils down to is I don't trust anybody else like I do Karen. She is a genuinely caring person who also happens to be very responsible with tons of integrity. She is one in a million."
Brandon Kaiser
"Our dog and cat really look forward to their time with Karen when we are out of town. My pets have never been happier, which makes me happier than ever, too! Thanks, Karen! We all love you!"
Mary Cannon
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SERVING CENTRAL FLORIDA
INSURED BY PETCARE INSURANCE
Ocoee, Winter Garden, Sanford, Winter Park,
Longwood, Altamonte Springs, Maitland
Nurse Karen is a Certified Veterinary Technologist, not a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
She cannot diagnose. She can medically treat pets under the guidance of their veterinarian.