Welcome to Helping Hands Medical Animal Solutions
Meet our
Head Wranglers
Meet Elizabeth
Pet Care Professional & Certified Esthetician
Hi, I’m Elizabeth — a lifelong animal lover and dedicated pet care professional with a strong foundation in compassionate, hands-on animal care. I was raised alongside animals and immersed in the world of veterinary and medical pet support from an early age thanks to my mother, Nicole, the founder of Helping Hands Medical Animal Solutions. That early experience sparked a passion that continues to guide my work today.
Animal care has long been my full-time profession, and I’ve worked with a wide range of pets, offering attentive, reliable care tailored to each animal’s unique needs. From administering medications to providing comfort and companionship, I bring empathy, patience, and experience to every interaction.
In addition to pet care, I’m also a fully certified esthetician, currently exploring my passion for skincare and specializing in hair removal. I approach esthetics with the same care and attention to detail that I bring to working with animals—prioritizing trust, comfort, and personalized service.
Whether I’m supporting a pet or helping a client feel their best, my goal is always to create a calm, respectful environment where every individual—furry or not—feels safe, valued, and cared for
Meet Nathalie 🐾
From a young age, I have always had a deep love and natural connection with animals. Growing up on a farm, caring for animals was simply part of everyday life. I spent much of my childhood surrounded by a variety of animals, learning how to feed them, care for them, and understand their individual personalities and needs. Being around animals felt instinctive to me, and helping care for them quickly became something I truly enjoyed.
As I grew older, my passion for animals only continued to grow. Over the years, I have had the opportunity to care for many different animals, each one teaching me something new. These experiences have helped me develop patience, responsibility, and the ability to make animals feel safe, comfortable, and well cared for. I understand how important it is for pet owners to know their animals are in caring and capable hands, and I take that responsibility very seriously.
Friends and family often trust me to look after their pets because they know how much attention, compassion, and dedication I bring to every animal I care for. Whether it’s providing daily care, companionship, or simply making sure an animal feels relaxed and secure in their environment, I always aim to treat every pet as if they were my own.
Outside of caring for animals, I enjoy reading and writing, which allows me to relax, learn new things, and express creativity. My lifelong connection to animals and the experiences I gained growing up on a farm have shaped who I am today. Caring for animals continues to be something that brings me genuine joy, and I am grateful for every opportunity to provide safe, attentive, and compassionate care.
Meet Natasha (Tash) 🐾
At Helping Hands Medical Animal Solutions, we believe in care that feels like family—and Tash embodies that in every way.
With a lifetime of hands-on experience, Tash has cared for everything from beloved household pets to farm animals and rescue horses. She’s confident in both routine care and more complex situations, including assisting with calving and foaling—bringing a calm, capable presence when it matters most.
At home, Tash shares her life with her three dogs—Agnes, Kringle, and Odis—and her leopard gecko, Spyro. She understands firsthand that every animal is unique, deeply loved, and deserving of compassionate, attentive care.
With a background in Addictions and Mental Health Counselling, Tash’s natural ability to care extends beyond animals—she brings patience, empathy, and trust into every home she steps into.
Whether she’s providing daily care or supporting more specialized needs, Tash lives out our mission to prevent the pitter-patter of unexpected paws—ensuring your pets are safe, happy, and loved while you’re away.
Hi, my name is Kira! 🐾
From the time I could talk, animals have always been at the center of my world. Growing up, you could often find me in my room watching Zoboomafoo with my pet iguana, or talking about my dream of working with animals one day. That passion has only grown stronger over the years, as I’ve had the opportunity to care for a wide variety of animals—each one teaching me something new.
I feel incredibly fortunate to have been raised around animals. They’ve taught me not only about their unique personalities and needs, but also about patience, compassion, and who I am as a person.
At home, you’ll usually find me in the kitchen cooking or baking, or relaxing on the couch—never without my shadow nearby. My shadow is my four-year-old Border Collie cross, Cashew. He is my absolute world and truly the best boy. When I’m not working, I love traveling to BC to spend time with my nephew, who means everything to me.
My long-term goal is to become a veterinarian and one day open a clinic or rescue that provides affordable care for all pet owners, with a special focus on treating pet cancer. I truly believe every animal deserves the chance to live a happy, healthy life—and if it were up to me, they’d live forever. ❤️
🐾 Meet Emily
Hi! My name is Emily, and I am 21 years old and currently in my third year of university, where I am studying biology with the goal of becoming a medical doctor.
I was raised in Northern Alberta in a busy family of six. Growing up, my parents adopted a cat and welcomed a therapy dog into our home to support my younger sister, who is autistic. As the oldest sibling, I became very accustomed to taking on responsibilities such as helping manage the household, caring for our animals, and keeping schedules organized.
Animals have always been a very important part of my life, and I have a genuine love for both animals and people. I understand how much trust it takes to invite someone into your home and care for your beloved pets, and I am committed to treating each animal with the same compassion, patience, and attention I would give my own.
I am excited to be part of the Helping Hands Medical Animal Solutions team and look forward to meeting you and your wonderful animals! 🐾❤️
Meet Cathy!
Professional Home & Pet Care Provider
Cathy brings over 35 years of professional experience managing residential, commercial, and long-term care environments across Calgary. Her career—one she truly enjoyed—spanned Seniors Self-Contained Housing with the Alberta Government, high-rise commercial buildings in the private sector, and concluded with a 15-year tenure in Long-Term Care.
Since retiring in 2024, Cathy has transitioned seamlessly into professional home and pet care, supporting clients locally and internationally. Her work includes caring for homes, companion animals, and farm animals, and she has a deep appreciation for the individuality of each animal she meets. Cathy values the trust placed in her and is known for forming genuine, calm connections with both pets and their owners.
Her extensive background has equipped her to remain calm, capable, and solution-focused in high-pressure situations. Notably, while caring for a home during the severe windstorm that impacted parts of Washington in 2024, Cathy successfully managed an emergency power transition, connecting and operating a generator to safely restore power to the home.
Raised in a rural setting, Cathy is equally comfortable in urban or remote environments, regardless of available amenities. She is highly self-reliant, detail-oriented, and dependable, consistently delivering exceptional care and peace of mind to her clients.
With Cathy, your home and animals are in experienced, steady, and genuinely caring hands.
Supporting Staff
Meet Jay
Hi, I'm Jayson (Jay). I have a deep love for all animals and enjoy helping out with our own pets, as well as rescuing and fostering animals in need. Caring for animals is more than just a passion—it's a calling that brings me joy every day.
In addition to my love for animals, I’m also a skilled lawn maintenance enthusiast. I take pride in keeping lawns beautiful and well-maintained, bringing energy and dedication to every task.
Even though I am an award-winning Special Olympics athlete, I believe I can handle anything with gusto and a positive attitude. I love staying active, helping others, and taking on new challenges with enthusiasm.
Meet Ashley
Hi, I’m Ashley, and I am the backbone of maintenance in our home with a true love for animals. Growing up, I was immersed in the dog show world, helping my mom breed, raise, and show Norwegian Elkhounds. That experience sparked a lifelong passion for animals, which has only continued to grow.
While I work most days as an Electrician and Instrumentation Technician, when I’m home, I love giving and receiving cuddles with all our animals—it's my favorite part of the day. I also take pride in tackling the never-ending "honey-do" list, making sure our home is a happy and well-maintained place for everyone.
