Viviane

Germany
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Travel information

I am currently

Travelling

Activities i am interested in:

Working, traveling, van life, farm stays, adventure, hiking, climbing ...

My next destination:
Canada - from Jun 2026 until Jun 2027
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Description

My name is Viviane Drost, I am a 26 years old certified german vet and I am currently looking for a ranch to work at in British Columbia or Alberta for September/October. I grew up on a ranch with horses, cattle, chicks, cats, dogs... and have extensive hands-on experience, particularly with elderly, injured, and special-needs horses, including blind ones. I am very comfortable working confidently and calmly around horses. Their well-being is my highest priority. In addition to my equine experience, I bring many years of work in the service industry, including restaurants and bars, which has given me strong hospitality skills and a professional, friendly approach when interacting with guests. I am happy to support with cleaning and assisting during retreats. I am also comfortable with childcare. I am fluent in English and German, with basic knowledge of French and hold a valid Working Holiday visa for Canada.
Interests

Pets

Farming

Charity work

Outdoor activities

Writing

Animals
Languages spoken

German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Beginner
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:

House & pet sitting

Helping around the house

Some knowledge of:

Life at a Farmstay

Able to teach about:

Animal Care
More details about your skills

I grew up on a farm with horses, including working closely with blind horses and problematic ones.

I recently completed my veterinary studies and am now a licensed veterinarian in Germany. Beyond my medical training, I have extensive hands-on experience with horses: I have competed successfully in Western riding competitions, taught riding lessons for over five years, and have been training and schooling horses for the past three years.

I also worked with racing horses in Ireland and sick and injured horses in South Africa.

Since the age of 18, I have worked in the service industry in restaurants and bars, giving me strong customer service skills and the ability to interact professionally with clients. I am fluent in English and German, with basic knowledge of French, which allows me to communicate effectively in multicultural environments.

I have participated in several trail rides and long-distance rides, so I am well accustomed to spending long hours in the saddle and handling the demands of working outdoors.

For your reference, I am including a YouTube link to a riding video in which I demonstrate my riding skills and, at the end, show how I saddle and bridle a horse: https://youtu.be/Fepirl5Dmeo
Age

26
What else ...

In my free time I love to hike, to swim or to climb.
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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3 Oct 2026

Left by host (Enjoy games, campfires, ...) for Workawayer ()

Vivi was excellent with the horses and it was so good to see her with them. I was told that my one horse was not safe by a trainer and I really didn't feel that was true. Vivi showed me that I was right, I just have a very scared, jumpy horse but with the right confident rider he was awesome. That made me very happy. I was happy with everything … read more

(Good )

29 Sep 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Enjoy games, campfires, ...)

I spent three weeks with this lovely family and had a great time! Since I am a professional horse trainer and a German veterinarian, I was mainly asked to work with the 3 horses of the family. They weren’t really used to working and being ridden, but all of them were incredibly eager to learn, kind and enjoyable to work with. The family also has … read more

(Excellent )

3 Sep 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Nature adventures in ...)

I would have loved to give this Workaway stay 5 stars, but unfortunately, with my background as a veterinarian, I cannot do so.

First, I would like to mention the positive aspects. The working environment is very pleasant and everyone I worked with was extremely friendly, kind and understanding. The work itself can be physically demanding, but … read more

(Neutral )

1 Sep 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Meet your new family with ...)

Whatever you do, drop everything and come here! ❤️

This family took me in after I had a terrible experience at another Workaway stay. I arrived here almost overnight, not knowing what to expect. And to be honest, I couldn’t have wished for a better place to stay. I can’t put into words how wonderful my short time with this genuine family was. … read more

(Excellent )

31 Aug 2026

Left by host (Meet your new family with ...) for Workawayer ()

Vivi came to us at the last minute to fill a gap in our Workaway schedule. Energetic, hardworking, capable, and a lot of fun to have around, she jumped right in from the moment she arrived.

We were getting our RV ready for the Salmon Arm Fair, and Vivi tackled cleaning, helped us remove a very heavy RV sofa, and took on whatever else needed doing … read more

(Excellent )

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