In this episode, Shari, a cherished Concierge Member and founder of the Shari's Daycare, and I explore what it really looks like to offer the highest level of care. Shari shares how her daycare model flipped the script on what a day care can be. Think luxury concierge-style services, individualized enrichment, personalized meals, and even a pickup school bus for dogs. Basically it’s like a kindergarten for pets! Shari takes the happiness of each dog seriously—carefully observing their needs, guiding social play, and making sure every pup is an energy match with their friends so everyone’s having a good time. But Shari and I also go deeper into what happens behind the scenes when caretakers are running on empty. We both think back to our experience with a corporate vet practice model that lacked compassion and how we saw firsthand how so many brilliant vet professionals are undervalued. This episode is a beautiful reminder that raising the standard for pets starts by raising our standard for self-care and team care 💫
KEY INSIGHTS:
✨ How Shari’s concierge-style daycare model creates emotional safety through individualized support, personalized meals, and carefully curated playgroups.
✨ How delivering high-level care means charging in a way that honors the team's time, energy, and expertise.
✨ The importance of guiding social play and watching for energy matches—so every dog feels safe and genuinely happy.
✨ What both Shari and Lily witnessed working in corporate vet clinics that made them realize something had to change.
✨ And how filling up your own cup and taking a proper break is essential for anyone in a caregiving role.
RESOURCES:
If you’d like to apply to join Shari’s amazing dog care in South Bay, Los Angeles, just send her an email sharidaycare@icloud.com
Please note: The Integrative Pet Wellness Center does offer payment plans through Vet Billing 💸
INTRODUCING THE EXCLUSIVE CONCIERGE MEMBERSHIP WITH DR. LILY AND VET TECH DIANNE
Are you a pet parent who expects nothing less than exceptional care for your fur baby? Do you want to keep them healthy rather than waiting for them to get sick?And is having access to advanced integrative treatments and both western and holistic options a non-negotiable for you?
If that sounds like you, you're exactly who this membership was designed for 💖
Doors are now open. Apply to join: https://www.theunicornvet.com/Concierge ✨
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Dr. Lily Chen on Instagram: @dr.lilychen
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