Gabrielle Strausbauch
Great Falls,MT
Summary
Compassionate and reliable animal-care provider with hands-on experience caring for dogs and cats through pet sitting and house sitting. Skilled in animal handling, basic grooming, feeding routines, and monitoring pet behavior. Known for strong time-management skills, clear communication, and a calm, patient approach with animals of all temperaments. Currently pursuing a degree in Veterinary Medicine with the goal of becoming a Veterinary Technician, bringing a strong animal welfare, safety, and care. Known for excellent time-management, clear communication, and a calm, patient approach with animals of all temperaments. Seeking a Pet Bather position at PetSmart to gain additional hands-on experience and support pets in a safe, positive grooming environment.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Pet Sitter / House Sitter/ Babysitter
Lauren Montijo (Family Friend)
12.2024 - Current
- Provide attentive care for dogs, cats, and small animals, including feeding, enrichment, and basic grooming.
- Maintain clean, safe, and organized environments in clients' homes.
- Monitor animal behavior and well-being, reporting concerns to owners as needed.
- Follow detailed care instructions for pets with special needs and routines.
- Build trust with families through reliability, communication, and consistent high-quality care.
- Manage multiple clients and schedules with strong time-management and organization skills.
- Perform light household tasks such as cleaning, plant care, and home security checks.
- Provided daily care for various pets, ensuring their health and well-being.
- Maintained clean living environments for pets through regular cleaning and sanitation practices.
Pet Sitter / House Sitter
Courtney Harlan (Family Friend)
08.2024 - Current
- Provide daily care for one dog and one cat, including feeding, enrichment, and basic grooming.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized home environment while the owner is away.
- Monitor pet behavior and well-being, communicating updates and concerns tot he owner
- Follow detailed care instructions for each pet's routine, diet, and comfort needs.
- Ensure home security by checking doors, windows, mail, and overall property condition.
- Demonstrate reliability, trustworthiness, and strong time-management skills.
- Provided daily care for pets, ensuring their health and safety during sitting assignments.
- Developed personalized feeding and exercise plans tailored to individual pet needs.
Pet Sitter / House Sitter
Cindy McNeese (Family Friend)
04.2025 - 04.2025
- Provided daily care for two dogs and one cat, including feeding, enrichment, and companionship.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized home environment while the owner was away on a cruise.
- Follow detailed care instructions for each pet's routine, diet, and comfort needs.
- Ensured home security by checking doors, windows, mail, and overall property condition.
- Demonstrated reliability, trustworthiness, and strong communication with the pet owner.
Education
High School Diploma -
Great Falls High School
Great Falls05-2025
Skills
- Animal handling & safety
- Bathing, brushing, and basic grooming
- Feeding, walking, and enrichment for dogs and cats
- Time management & organization
- Following detailed care instructions
- Monitoring animal behavior & well-being
- Cleaning & sanitation
- Reliability & professionalism
- Strong communication with pet owners
- Patience with nervous or reactive animals
- Ability to multitasks and manage multiple clients
- Comfortable caring for dogs, cats, and small animals
Timeline
Pet Sitter / House Sitter
Cindy McNeese (Family Friend)
04.2025 - 04.2025
Pet Sitter / House Sitter/ Babysitter
Lauren Montijo (Family Friend)
12.2024 - Current
Pet Sitter / House Sitter
Courtney Harlan (Family Friend)
08.2024 - Current
High School Diploma -
Great Falls High School