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PROFESSIONAL DOG AND CAT GROOMER
Summary

Professional dog groomer with over 5 years of experience working with animals of different breeds. Solid understanding of animal care practices, grooming and nutrition needs. Outgoing personality with innate drive to provide superior customer service and excellent care. Responsible and dedicated animal care professional with proven abilities in cleaning cages, managing supplies and meeting animal needs by leveraging compassionate nature and love for every creature. Offering excellent time management, multitasking and organizational skills.

Skills
  • Knowledge of cutting methods
  • Breed and species knowledge
  • Grooming and bathing
  • Dog behavior expertise
  • Animal behavior knowledge
  • Animal interaction
  • Safety precautions and measures
  • Animal health understanding
  • Communications
  • Process improvement
  • Invoice generation
  • Team building
  • Organization
  • Relationship development
  • Customer service
  • Problem resolution
Experience
Professional Dog and Cat Groomer
Salt Lake City, UTPetSmart/May 2016 to Current
  • Unloaded and organized supplies and product inventory to maximize team efficiency.
  • Completed owner paperwork and obtained all necessary information, including possible allergies, potential aggressive behavior, preferred food type and owner contact details.
  • Supported animal health by keeping all areas clean, neat and properly sanitized.
  • Delivered consistent customer service to pet owners, effectively increasing repeat business.
  • Refilled shampoo bottles, sanitized clippers, combs and brushes and placed clean towels at each station following shift completion.
  • Met with pet owners, explained grooming and daily care services and cross-sold specialty products like bows, ribbons, pet toys and treats.
  • Washed, groomed and trimmed each animal to enhance coat health.
  • Developed long-term relationships with clients and bonded with animals through regular contact.
  • Answered multiple line phone system for busy revenue producing facility and responded to questions regarding pricing and services.
  • Calculated payments by keeping accurate daily log of time spent with dog and services provided.
  • Groomed dogs by nail clipping, fur blow drying and combing out matted fur during high-volume periods, including holidays.
  • Cleaned and disinfected kennels and common areas to reduce spread of illness from infected animals.
  • Bathed and groomed approximately 6-10 animals per 8-hour shift.
  • Removed animal waste from kennels, runs and exercise areas, placing in trash receptacles or in-ground septic systems.
  • Reviewed inventory levels during shifts and placed orders to replenish supplies, including shampoo, canine toothpaste and styptic powder.
Volunteer
Murray, UTUtah humane society /May 2018 to Jul 2020
  • Monitored dogs throughout walks to avoid obstacles, dangerous situations and confrontations with other problematic dogs.
  • Built rapport with dogs using verbal affirmations, petting and playing
  • Walked dogs at appropriate pace for breed, age and abilities to offer endurance-building jogs for athletic dogs and gentler walks for smaller, special needs or geriatric dogs.
  • Supported animal health by keeping all areas clean, neat and properly sanitized.
Volunteer
Oljato-Monument Valley, UTmonument valley school/Jun 2018 to Jul 2018
  • Raised over funds for organization through community outreach initiatives.
  • Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities for the children and community.
  • Developed and implemented activities and special events.
  • Partnered with similar organizations to meet greater needs, preventing duplication and optimizing resource utilization.
  • Helped build a teepee for therapy for the children.
  • Organized a carwash to raise money for the community.
  • Clothes drive to give clothes to the children in need at the school.
  • Built a vegetable garden at the school for the children.
Vet. Tech Internship
Fountain Valley , CAellis veterinary hospital/Jan 2012 to Jul 2013
  • Treated animals afflicted with mange and skin conditions with therapeutic bath treatments and medications.
  • Scrubbed, counted, and packed surgical instruments and drapes into surgi-packs for autoclave sterilization.
  • Scheduled patient appointments to maintain workflows.
  • Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to safeguard against accidental injuries.
  • Assisted veterinarian with treatment of wounds, vaccination administration and operations.
  • Assisted with dental procedures, including smoothing, filing, polishing, and removal of calculus, soft deposits, plaque and stains.
  • Monitored patient vital signs during surgical procedures, and notified veterinarian of changes in stability.
  • Kept dogs safe by remaining alert to environmental conditions.
  • Performed physical examinations and record case history, weight, temperature and other vitals.
  • Operated x-ray machines and exposed radiographic films.
  • Performed imaging with ultrasound and x-ray and interpreted results.
  • Laundered soiled animal bedding immediately to reduce infection using appropriate chemicals.
  • Refilled shampoo bottles, sanitized clippers, combs and brushes and placed clean towels at each station following shift completion.
  • Prepared and labeled medications and informed client of administration techniques.
  • Administered oral and rectal radio-opaque materials.
  • Pitched in with laundry duties, including washing, drying and folding towels during busy periods, ensuring consistent workflow.
  • Removed animal waste from kennels, runs and exercise areas, placing in trash receptacles or in-ground septic systems.
  • Cleaned and disinfected kennels and common areas to reduce spread of illness from infected animals.
Education and Training
Bartending Certificate Program: BartendingBartending SchoolApr 2015Long Beach, CA
Certificate Program: Veternary Technichian Assistant Veternary Technichian Assistant Program Jan 2012Costa Mesa
Some College (No Degree): General EducationOrange Coast Community College
High School DiplomaLos Alamitos High SchoolMay 2017Los Alamitos, CA
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • PetSmart
  • Utah humane society
  • monument valley school
  • ellis veterinary hospital

School Attended

  • Bartending School
  • Veternary Technichian Assistant Program
  • Orange Coast Community College
  • Los Alamitos High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Professional Dog and Cat Groomer
  • Volunteer
  • Vet. Tech Internship

Degrees

  • Bartending Certificate Program : Bartending
    Certificate Program : Veternary Technichian Assistant
    Some College (No Degree) : General Education
    High School Diploma

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