Our Team
Jess Hutt - Owner
Jess is a dog enthusiast, having grown up with varying dog breeds throughout her life. Hutt & Hound was created as a way of fulfilling her deep affection for dogs and healthy pursuits of the great outdoors. Jess recently completed a Certificate in Dog Psychology and Training and is always looking for ways to further understand our furry friends.
Previously, Jess has spent majority of her professional career working as a Commercial Events Specialist on leading international design and art events such as the London Design Festival, Sydney Contemporary Art Fair & Melbourne Fashion Week.
Jess Mitchell - Pack Leader
Jess is an enthusiastic animal lover with a profound passion for dogs. Over the past seven years, they have gained extensive experience in various roles within the animal care and horticultural industries, including as a dog handler, animal attendant at veterinary clinics, boarding kennels, as well as with the RSPCA. Most recently, they spent the last three years at Bark in the Park, walking packs of dogs and honing their handling skills with a variety of breeds.
Vanessa Orzlowski - Pack Leader
Vanessa has transitioned from a career in film and TV to the animal care industry, beginning her journey in mid-2023 as an animal attendant at a doggy daycare. During this time, she has developed strong skills in managing large groups of dogs, both energetic and shy, young and old.
Lizzie Obrien - Dog Sitter
Lizzie adores animals of all kinds. Growing up they were surrounded by pets, including Guinea pigs, rabbits, chickens, ducks and a beautiful dog. This taught them how to handle and care for animals from a young age. Having studied Zoology at university, they have a strong interest in animal behaviour and environmental science. They also love to go on outdoor adventures- having a furry companion making these all the more enjoyable! Outside of their love for animals, Lizzie likes using their hands, to make jewellery, pottery and to do work in the garden.
Claudia Tomassini - Dog Sitter
Claudia is a lifelong animal lover and has never missed an opportunity for a pat with any dog, ever! Having grown up with working breeds she appreciates a long walk with plenty of sniffing opportunities, rain or shine.
Beyond hanging out with your fur-babies, she is studying Social Work and enjoys pottery, live music and cooking up a storm in the kitchen.
Mia Watt - Dog Sitter
Mia is a gentle and enthusiastic dog lover. Passionate about animal rights and welfare, she extends this to an insightful approach to caring for dogs with a diverse range of needs and personalities. She loves to be accompanied by a furry friend on long nature walks, and equally on a zoom around the oval.
Mia is completing a Master of Public Policy and Management and enjoys camping, hiking and lots of baking when she is away from her desk.
Sarah Palmateer - Dog Sitter
Sarah has a strong love for animals, having grown up on a farm and being surrounded by them her whole life. Her family and friends like to describe her as being an animal whisperer as she always fosters loving relationships with other people’s pets. Sarah has pet-sat all kinds of animals from horses, goats, dogs and cats.
Sarah also enjoys Pilates, trying new restaurants and seeing live music. She has just completed a Bachelor of International Relations and completes research for a not-for-profit in women’s homelessness.