Can a VA Help Me With Tasks Outside of My Pet Business?

When most people think about hiring a Virtual Assistant (VA), they picture business admin: things like emails, social media scheduling, or customer support.

And while that’s a big part of what I do, the truth is: a VA can also support you with life outside of your business.

Because let’s face it, running a pet business doesn’t happen without a lot of hours of dedication. You’re balancing clients, dogs, customers, suppliers… while still trying to keep on top of personal appointments, family commitments, and day-to-day life. That’s a lot for any one person to manage.

Why “non-business” tasks matter

It’s easy to think that only the “big business stuff” is worth outsourcing. But sometimes, it’s the small life admin that makes the biggest difference to your headspace.

Think about it:

• That hour spent booking travel could have been used to walk your dog or finish a project.

• That hair appointment you keep forgetting to arrange adds unnecessary stress.

• That pile of personal emails doesn’t just take time, it drains your focus.

By handing over these kinds of tasks you’re not only saving time, you’re also creating mental space to show up better in your business and in your personal life.

Examples of tasks I can help with outside your pet business

Everyone is different, but here are some examples of “non-business” support you might not have thought about outsourcing:

• Scheduling personal appointments (from the hair dresser to the dog groomer!)

• Organising travel plans and itineraries

• Managing household calendars or family schedules

• Sending out birthday or thank-you cards

• Keeping track of personal reminders so nothing slips through the cracks

Sometimes, it’s these behind-the-scenes tasks that make life flow more smoothly.

It’s about freedom, not just business

Outsourcing isn’t only about business growth, it’s about freedom. Freedom to focus on the parts of your business you love, to spend more time with your family (two-legged and four-legged), or to simply have some you time.

So yes, a VA can absolutely support you with tasks outside of your pet business. In fact, many of my clients find that once they start handing over personal admin too, they finally get the balance they’ve been craving.

Curious about what this could look like for you? Let’s have a chat and figure out which tasks (business or personal) could make the biggest difference to your week.