MEET OUR TEAM
Vicki Bonilla
Vicki Bonilla started up V.I.C. Pet Care in July 2010. Vicki and her husband moved to Tampa in 2007 and she is now a loving mother of two boys, Holly their rescued pup and their bearded dragon, Lizzy. Between V.I.C. Pet Care, V.I.C. Pet Dental Spa, and her family she stays pretty busy.
Vicki has been working in the animal health field for over 25 years. She started working at a young age in South Florida as a veterinary technician until she went off to college. She graduated from Clemson University with a biological science degree in 2005. Since graduation she has followed her passion for pet care. Even though she’s worked with several wildlife rescue centers and was a zoo keeper, her love and passion has always been directed back to our own critters at home!
As a veterinary technician she is aware of how difficult it is for pet owners to find an experienced pet nurse to care for their pet’s special needs when they are away or working long hours. Vicki has spent the past 10 years growing V.I.C. Pet Care to where it is today. She loves everything about the company and is excited to see where the next 10 years takes us.
Leah
Leah joined V.I.C Pet Care in March of 2021. She is our Office Manager and Pet Sitter Coordinator. She lives in Westchase with her husband, two teen sons, a young daughter, and two active dogs; a Chocolate Lab and a Hound mix. She grew up with cats and dogs, frequently pet sitting for family members and worked for a pet sitting company when her boys were young. She knows how difficult it can be to leave pets at home when traveling or working long hours because she’s had to leave her dogs, so she always takes special care to show all our furry clients the love and attention they crave while their people are away. She does have a soft spot for our bigger, active pups and enjoys trying to beat her step record on their walks. When not pet sitting, she enjoys boating with her family, working out, watching football, and cooking.
Alicia
Alicia Kindberg joined V.I.C. Pet care in the summer of 2016. She is a full time Preschool Teacher who also has a passion for dogs. Growing up in a household with many different dogs, small and large, she is comfortable with all breeds. Alicia is proud Mom to her Golden Doodle named Roxy. Alicia loves and takes care of all pets as if they were her own and enjoys doing Overnight visits. She always looks forward to meeting new clients.
Doris
Doris joined V.I.C. Pet Care in the fall of 2019 and never looked back!! She stays busy pet sitting for all your fury friends around the Westchase area. Doris has been a Florida resident since 2001, originally from Pennsylvania, she enjoys the warm Florida climate. Through her job, she has met some wonderful fur babies that she has had the opportunity to care for while their owners were away. She is the parent of two wonderful cats. Doris is comfortable with both dogs and cats; she looks forward to meeting your fur babies. She is very happy to be part of the V.I.C. Pet Care Team.
Stephanie
Stephanie H joined V.I.C. Pet Care in 2021. She was born in Fort Lauderdale, Fl. but has lived in Englewood, and Sarasota before calling Tampa home. Her best friend talked her into moving to Tampa in 1996 and she’s been here ever since. She has a beautiful 18 year old daughter and is a loving fur mom to two rescue cats, Boots and Shorty. She has been in the Westchase area since 2012. Stephanie is a corporate recruiter for one of the Big 4 and loves pet sitting for V.I.C. Pet Care on her off time. She loves animals, helping people and meeting new clients and their pets.
Mary Beth
Mary Beth joined the V.I.C Pet Care team in January of 2019. She has been a lover of all animals her whole life. She has two dogs, a shih tzu and a pug cavalier spaniel mix and would have more if her condo association allowed it. She is a retired nurse who wants to share her love for animals. When not pet sitting she loves spending time with her three daughters and three grandchildren. They are a very close family who have a soft spot for animals. She loves her job immensely and looks forward to seeing her current fur clients and meeting new ones.
Carol
Carol joined the V.I.C Pet Care team in December of 2020. Carol retired from GTE/Verizon after 24 years of service. She worked part time at the Lowery Park Zoo, now known as Zoo Tampa, having fun with the goats and Wallabies. She also had the pleasure of volunteering at Bakas Equestrian Center for handicap riders, caring for the horses, stables and assisting in the lessons/rides with the riders. She has had the pleasure of caring for dogs, cats, rabbits, birds and fish over the past 26 years and is comfortable with all breeds and sizes of dogs. She currently lives in Carrollwood with her Daughter, granddaughter, and five fur babies, 2 of them being rescue’s.Carol loves being a part of the V.I.C. team and can’t wait to meet your pets.
Ava
Ava joined V.I.C Pet Care in the fall of 2022. She moved to Palm Harbor, Florida from New Jersey in 2021. She loves and respects all creatures, great and small, including reptiles, birds, arachnids and insects. She has also owned a bearded dragon.
Frederica
Frederica joined V.I.C. Pet Care in the Spring of 2022 thinking it would be a temporary arrangement but she has enjoyed it so much she cant give it up. During the week she works full-time for a large electrical contractor as an accounts manager. Frederica grew up and raised her family in MD but has been a Florida resident since 2018. She moved to Florida to be closer to her son and grandson and her daughter who finished up at USF last year and is now a zoo keeper in St Augustine. A love for animals definitely runs in the family! Frederica has always had pets growing up and while raising her three children. She has had cats, dogs, a bunny, guinea pigs, lizards and even pet rats so she is comfortable taking care of just about any animal. She looks forward to meeting your fur babies. She is very happy to be part of the V.I.C. Pet Care Team.
Cindy
Cindy joined V.I.C. Pet Care in the summer of 2023. Recently retired from the insurance industry, she decided it was time to get a fun job, and started walking and caring for animals. Born and raised in Connecticut, she’s been a Florida resident since the mid 1980’s. In 2017, she decided she wanted to be more involved in caring for animals, so she started volunteering at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay. She knew right away she had found her passion. Cindy has gained experience working at pet daycares and hotels, walking / sitting services and an animal shelter and she loves every minute of it. She loves caring for pets, whether it’s sitting, walking or just keeping them company. She’s comfortable with all size and breeds of dogs, and loves cats as well. She also has experience caring for guinea pigs, hamsters, rabbits, and birds. She loves meeting and caring for fur babies and hopes to meet your furry family member soon. Cindy is very happy to be part of the V.I.C. Pet Care Team.
Aiden
Aiden joined V.I.C. Pet Care in the Summer of 2024. Aiden has always been around pets from a young age, growing up in Westchase with two Cavapoo puppies that grew alongside him, (Sissy and Brody) later adopting a new puppy, an English Bulldog named Winston and two cats named Esmeralda and Silvia. In highschool, Aiden took Veterinary Assistant classes, being around new animals weekly, and is comfortable around all types of animals. No matter what special care or attention your pet needs, Aiden is incredibly thrilled to go above and beyond to fulfill each pet owner’s individual needs.
Jen
Jen joined V.I.C pet care in the summer of 2024. She was born and raised on Cape Cod in Massachusetts and moved to Florida in May 2012 after graduating nursing school. Currently, she is a full time Cardiac RN working from home. She lives in Westchase with her husband, daughter and two bonus children. She also has 2 chihuahua mixes and 1 cat, it’s a full house. Jen has always had a deep love of animals and always had dogs and cats growing up. She even got an opportunity to volunteer at shelters and one veterinary hospital when she was a teenager. Getting to spend her extra time with other people’s fur babies is so much fun for her, and she treats every pet like she would want her pets cared for. She can’t wait to meet all the clients and their babies.
Aiden
Aiden joined V.I.C. Pet Care in the Summer of 2024. Aiden has always been around pets from a young age, growing up in Westchase with two Cavapoo puppies that grew alongside him, (Sissy and Brody) later adopting a new puppy, an English Bulldog named Winston and two cats named Esmeralda and Silvia. In highschool, Aiden took Veterinary Assistant classes, being around new animals weekly, and is comfortable around all types of animals. No matter what special care or attention your pet needs, Aiden is incredibly thrilled to go above and beyond to fulfill each pet owner’s individual needs.
Diana
Diana joined V.I.C. Pet Care in 2021. She was born in Puerto Rico, but she lived most of my life in Florida. She loves going for walks and spending time with her kids and grandson. She has a Persian kitty named Bella who he adores. She has been around animals her whole life and enjoys taking care of them. When she is not taking care of animals she is working in senior home care.
She loves being a part of the V.I.C Pet Care team and she can’t wait to meet your fur babies!.
Gertie
Gertie joined V.I.C. Pet Care in the Summer of 2023. Growing up in Westchase, Gertie has always been around dogs and cats. Since the age of 10 she has been taking care of dogs and cats around her neighborhood while their owners are away on vacation. She is very caring and so sweet to every animal and takes care of them like her own! Gertie has grown up with two Cavapoos (Sissy and Brody) as well as an English Bulldog (Winston), and two cats (Silvia and Esmeralda). She has fostered two rescue dogs (Charlotte and Moonshine) while away at college and has worked with different rescues on getting many dogs adopted. She also has a kitten (Scout) that she takes care of with her roommate while at college. Gertie is so excited to meet and care for your pets while you are away!
Ryan
Ryan joined the V.I.C. Team in the summer of 2021. She grew up in the Tampa Bay area and works full time with her family in marketing & PPE Safety for road and bridge projects all over the US. She has grown up with all kinds of breeds of dogs and currently has a young Jack Russell named Keaton. Ryan hopes to be able to train Keaton to be a therapy dog to bring into children’s hospitals and provide smiles to those who need it the most. Her first job was pet sitting when she was 11 and has continued to continue to provide care for pets since then in her spare time. She is comfortable with all breeds of pets and can’t wait make friends with your pets!
Casey
Casey joined V.I.C. Pet Care in The Spring 2023. She is a Florida native and married her high school sweetheart. She has 2 fur babies Rocky a boxer and Pauly a dachshund! When she’s not helping animals she is working with special needs children. Her hobbies outside of work include working out, movies, traveling, being outside at the pool or beach and hanging out with family and friends. She loves helping others, Including fur babies!
Susan
Susan joined V.I.C. Pet Care in the winter of 2022, demonstrating her passion for caring for pets. She grew up in Long Island, New York and moved to Sarasota, Florida as she prefers warmer climates and desires to avoid harsh winters. Now in Tampa, Florida, Susan is raising her two sons, Lucas and Logan, indicating her dedication to being a mother alongside her career. Her main profession as a Luxury Travel Manager at a local travel agency demonstrates her extensive experience in the travel industry, spanning over two decades.
Susan’s love for dogs is evident, as she grew up with German Shepherds and eventually adopted a Shih-Tzu named Zeus to provide a similar pet experience for her boys. Zeus is her beloved companion, and he has a playful and welcoming nature, as he greets guests at the door with his toys.
Additionally, Susan has experience caring for her neighbors’ dogs and cats, showcasing her reliability and trustworthiness in pet sitting. Her friends have entrusted her with their pets, emphasizing her strong bond with animals and her willingness to help others.
Morgan
Morgan joined VIC Petcare in December 2023. Morgan is a full-time Sustainability Consultant and part-
time pet sitter. She moved from Orlando to Tampa and lives with her husband in the North Tampa area.
From a young age, her life has been intricately woven with the companionship of animals, and her
journey in caring for them has become a lifelong passion. As an avid animal lover, she has dedicated
herself to not only owning and raising various creatures but also to fostering and rescuing those in need.
Currently residing in a bustling home filled with the joyous chaos of five cats, two dogs, a snake, and a
multitude of fish, her days are brimming with the delightful antics and unique needs of her diverse
animal family. Beyond the boundaries of traditional pets, her animal care repertoire expands to include
ferrets, guinea pigs, bunnies, mice, birds, lizards, turtles, and tortoises. The diversity of her experiences
showcases not only a love for animals but also a commitment to their welfare, health, and happiness.
Sydney
Sydney joined our team in 2024. She has grown up in the local community and has taken pcare of animals her whole life. While having one shih-poo, Shamus, at home that she has grown up with. Taking care of dogs and cats while their owners were away for many years. While away at college, sydney has fostered a rescue dog, Moonshine, and assisted in her adoption. Sydney loves animals and giving them all the care they deserve. Sydney loves being apart of the V.I.C pet care team and can’t wait to meet you and your fur babies.
Nikki
Nikki joined V.I.C. Pet Care in the spring of 2025. She was born and raised in Tampa and has been lucky to help care for a variety of animals throughout her life, including bunnies, guinea pigs, birds, bearded dragons, ducks, turtles, cats, and dogs. As a nanny, she not only cares for children but also manages the feeding, exercise, and well-being of pets in the families she works with, often staying overnight to ensure they feel safe and comfortable. With years of experience in both childcare and pet care, she has built a reputation as a reliable, compassionate, and attentive caregiver.
At home, she and her husband enjoy caring for their rescue animals; a senior Lab/Pitbull mix (Silas), a young PomChi (Kirra) and a senior cat (Nova), giving her firsthand experience with pets of many breeds and sizes. Outside of work, Nikki loves cooking, spending time outdoors, traveling and exploring new places with her pets.
Steve
Steve joined V.I.C. Pet Care in the summer of 2024, but his journey with us began much earlier — as one of our original clients! Born in Landstuhl, Germany, Steve is a multidisciplinary freelance artist and creative designer whose passion and respect for animals shine through his work. He’s comfortable with all breeds and has grown up alongside a variety of pets, including cats, dogs, parrots, cockatiels, lovebirds, squirrels, and even crows.Today, he shares his home with Quincy, his beloved 13-year-old Bombay cat. He is always willing to go above and beyond to meet each pet owner’s individual needs, because your pet’s health and happiness always come first. “I truly enjoy meeting our clients and their fur babies!”