Jessica Valpied - Owner and founder of Four Paws Country Pet Hotel back in 2011

 

"Hi my name is Jessica, I am 39 years old. I have been brought up around animals and have had pets all my life. Currently, I have 5 cats, Meow Meows, Misty, Felix, Spotty,& Reggie and 5 ponies, Tona, Lola, Derrick, Teddy and Puddles. 
When I was younger I always dreamt of having my own business but would often get knocked back because of my dyslexia - this only made me more determined.  When I was 16 years old I had my first business called Sunset Pet Supplies, I would make embroidered leads and collars and sell them on my website but I always wanted something more. I was 23 years old when the opportunity came up to purchase the old Barnes Kennels in 2008, I knew it was a once in a lifetime opportunity that I had to take and I have never looked back since.
I now have an amazing, strong team which consists of 6 ladies who are all dedicated to helping my business grow and growing within my business."

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Miya - Has been with the team for seven years now and her confidence has grown massively, from a shy school leaver to a confident employee.

"Hi my name is Miya and from a very young age I grew up with animals around me, from hamsters and fish to cats and dogs. I have always had an interest in animals but was disappointed when there were no animal jobs available for school leavers. When I left school I approached four paws county pet hotel explaining how I’d like to work with animals. Although not advertising, Jess agreed to meet me and then proceeded to offer me a position. I have been at four paws for seven years now and I’m really enjoying it. Before working at four paws I did dog walking for a few years, my first ever dog walk was at the age of 4.
At home I have 3 dogs, 2 leopard geckos, a bearded dragon, tropical fish, a hamster, 2 budgies, 2 guinea pigs and a snake. My hobbies are photography, music and drawing. You will most likely find me taking photos of my pets when I’m not at work."

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Candice - Is always willing to help no matter what the job and is happy to go out of her way to see the business succeed.

"Hi my name is Candice, I am lucky enough to have worked at Four Paws Country Pet Hotel on and off for 16 years and have worked for Jess since I was 14 years old. Having been employed with Four Paws for so many years, I've watched the business flourish - we have a tight team, that works so well together and we have a great boss!
The best part of the job for me is seeing new dogs board with us for the first time, and being able to watch them grow up from a small puppy to an old grey dog as they continue to board with us throughout the years."

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Lelde -  Shows great work ethic, team work and is always willing to go the extra mile.

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"Hi, my name is Lelde,I was born and grew up in Latvia, constantly surrounded by animals.

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My first encounter working with animals was when I was a teenager volunteering in animal shelter program that was dedicated to socialize animals and take dogs for walks. 

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I moved to Guernsey in 2017 and, after some time in hospitality sector, I decided I wanted a change which led me to finding an opportunity to start at Four Paws. This has been, without a doubt,  an exciting opportunity for me. The role is very varied and rewarding and keeps me on my toes! I have learned and am still learning so much. It makes me proud to be part of such a dedicated and knowledgeable team.

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In my spare time, I like to keep it active, making the most of Guernsey's beautiful beaches and exploring cliff paths. 

I adore all creatures big and small and hope to get a pet of my own in not-too distant future."

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Jade - The newest member of the the Four Paws Team
 

"Hello my name is Jade, I joined FourPaws in November 2023 as an Office Administrator, so you’ll mostly see me in the office/reception area.

 

I was previously a care worker in the community and a dementia home, so taking this new role has been an exciting new opportunity and I really enjoy being part of such an amazing team! I also love seeing the pets arriving for their holiday and enjoying a cheeky cuddle when I sneak off for a break!

 

At home, I’m a mother of three boys, a dog named Marius, and our cat named George - I’m still getting used to Marius “interrogating” me when I arrive home due to all the different dog smells.

 

In my spare time I like going out for walks, meeting with family/friends for coffee (coffee addict so any excuse), and drawing (mainly portraits)."

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