Corrie has always loved animals and graduated with her Veterinary degree from University of Melbourne in 2006. She began working at, what was then the Knox Bird Vet, very soon after graduation and quickly become fascinated with bird behaviour and medicine after adopting Gazza, a stray galah from the clinic. She completed intensive study in bird medicine and surgery and was admitted by examination as a member of the Australia & New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (ANZCVS) in 2012. She continued to work for the current clinic, which transitioned to become the Melbourne Bird Veterinary Clinic until 2018 when she moved over to dog and cat medicine in anticipation of moving to regional Victoria.

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Since moving to Gippsland, Corrie continues to work with dogs, cats and birds including behavioural medicine for all of these animals. Having missed seeing as many birds, and having the facilities and staffing to care for birds to the best capacity, she has been back working at and enjoying helping birds and their owners at the Melbourne Bird Clinic since 2023. 

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Corrie extended her interest and skills in behavioural care by completing much further study, and achieving membership by examination into the Veterinary Behaviour chapter of the ANZCVS in 2024. She offers extensive behavioural consultations at the clinic, with further information and booking information on her website - corriepinkster.com.au. She particularly enjoys helping caregivers to develop a great relationship with their birds, and for birds to live healthy and happy lives.

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When she is not working, Corrie enjoys the company of her husband, 4 parrots, 3 dogs and cat, music, yoga and motorbike riding.