Phoebe Vincent-Pietsch
Canberra,ACT
Summary
A motivated and hardworking student with a strong passion for animals and hands-on experience caring for a wide range of pets. I'm eager to learn and put myself out there, to engage my skills in animal knowledge, and teamwork through a role in the animal care industry. I'm not afraid to get dirty, I love learning new things, and I'll always give 100% into every task.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Flossie's cat sanctuary, The Clowdered house.
Canberra, Flynn , ACT
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted in daily care and feeding of cats at the sanctuary.
- Cleaned and maintained living spaces, litter trays, and food areas.
- Provided gentle socialization and enrichment activities for cats in the sanctuary.
- Worked with staff to monitor cat behavior and specific health needs
- worked cooperatively with other volunteers around timetables and management.
Junior zoo keeper program
National Zoo & Aquarium
Canberra, Yarralumla, ACT
03.2019 - 09.2019
- Fed and monitored exotic animals
- Cleansed and disinfected animal enclosures, and habitats.
- Assisted with the training of animals for educational programs.
- Crafted enrichment activities and toys for zoo inhabitants.
Education
Melba Copland Secondary School
Melba, ACT12-2026
Skills
- Reliable, hardworking and eager to learn
- Passionate about animal wellbeing and care
- confident in handling small and large animals
- great team player
- comfortable with cleaning enclosures and work spaces
- understands the importance of hygiene and cleanliness
- Lifelong and personal experience with caring for a wide range of large and small animals
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Volunteer
Flossie's cat sanctuary, The Clowdered house.
01.2024 - 08.2024
Junior zoo keeper program
National Zoo & Aquarium
03.2019 - 09.2019
Melba Copland Secondary School