Samantha Gaucher
Green Bay,WI
Summary
Animal Caretaker with 7+ years of experience in providing exceptional care for domestic and exotic animals. Proficient in habitat maintenance, medication administration, and enrichment activities tailored to individual species. Expertise includes canines, felines, reptiles, birds, rodents, fish, and amphibians, ensuring optimal health and well-being through diligent monitoring. Committed to creating safe, stimulating environments that enhance physical and mental health.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Barista
Target
Green Bay, WI
02.2026 - Current
- Prepared and served high-quality beverages in fast-paced environment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workspace to ensure safety standards.
- Provided exceptional customer service, enhancing overall shopping experience for guests.
- Assisted in training new baristas on beverage preparation and customer engagement techniques.
Substitute Teacher
Green Bay Area Public Schools
Green Bay, WI, United States
11.2025 - Current
- Managed classroom environments to ensure student engagement and learning.
- Delivered instructional support across various subjects to diverse classrooms.
- Provided individualized attention to students requiring extra assistance or guidance.
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at a consistent level.
Pet-sitter & Animal Caretaker
Self-Employed
Iron Mountain, MI
05.2022 - 10.2025
- Provide attentive care for a variety of domestic and exotic animals, including cleaning habitats, administering medicine, and offering enrichment activities.
- Demonstrate expertise in caring for canines, felines, reptiles, birds, rodents, fish, and amphibians.
- Ensure the health and well-being of animals under my care through consistent monitoring and attention to their individual needs.
- Foster a safe and stimulating environment for animals, promoting their physical and mental well-being.
- Maintain detailed records of each animal's health, behavior, and specific care requirements.
Animal Caretaker Intern
The Wild Animal Sanctuary - Texas
Boyd, TX
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Care for exotic animals, maintain clean habitats, offer enrichment activities, and create dietary plans meeting USDA standards.
- Oversee tigers, wolves, bears, bobcats, ocelots, lemurs, kinkajous, jaguars, and various other species.
- Ensure adherence to protocols, prioritize animal welfare, and support conservation efforts.
- Implement specialized care routines, monitor animal behavior, and contribute to habitat enhancements.
Cashier & Animal Caretaker
Pet Supplies Plus
Iron Mountain, MI
10.2019 - 08.2021
- Managed cashier responsibilities and provided exceptional customer service at Pet Supplies Plus.
- Ensured the cleanliness of habitats for domestic and exotic animals.
- Bathed animals, administered medication, and monitored their well-being.
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate pet products and services.
Cashier
Tadych's Econo Foods
Iron Mountain, MI
09.2018 - 10.2019
- Operated as a cashier at Tadych’s Econo Foods grocery store.
- Interacted with customers to process transactions efficiently.
- Collaborated with Store Manager Deb Bray for store operations.
- Managed cash transactions accurately and provided excellent customer service.
Education
Bachelor’s of Science - Biology
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MIHigh School Diploma -
Kingsford High School
Kingsford, MI05-2021
Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Enrichment Activities
- Habitat Maintenance
- Microsoft Office
- Behavior Observation
- Communication Skills
- Administering Medicine
- Creating Dietary Plans
- Animal Care Expertise
- Customer Service
- Problem Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Team Collaboration
- Animal Handling
Accomplishments
- August 2021-December 2022
- August 2021-December 2022
- January 2023-May 2025
- September 2023-May 2025
- September 2023-May 2025
- August 2023-May 2025
- Achieved individual spirit award for 2023 season
- January 2023-May 2025
- January 2023-May 2025
- January 2023-May 2025
- November 2024-May 2025
- October 2023-Present
- Head of Chapter Affairs and Functions December 2023-May 2025
- Secretary/Executive Committee May 2024-May 2025
- Treasurer/Executive Committee May 2024-May 2025
MSU Herpetology Society
MSU Bug Club
NMU Diversity in Disability
Northern Arts & Entertainment
NMU Queers & Allies
NMU Wildcat Marching Band
NMU Twisted Whiskers Pep Band
NMU Symphonic Band
NMU Trombone Choir
Northern Museum of Zoology
Mu Beta Psi - Rho Chapter
Certification
Short-Term Substitute Teacher Certification
Timeline
Barista
Target
02.2026 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Green Bay Area Public Schools
11.2025 - Current
Animal Caretaker Intern
The Wild Animal Sanctuary - Texas
05.2024 - 08.2024
Pet-sitter & Animal Caretaker
Self-Employed
05.2022 - 10.2025
Cashier & Animal Caretaker
Pet Supplies Plus
10.2019 - 08.2021
Cashier
Tadych's Econo Foods
09.2018 - 10.2019
Bachelor’s of Science - Biology
Northern Michigan University
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
Michigan State University
High School Diploma -
Kingsford High School