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I am a certified groomer on Rover trying to start my own business.PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY or call 330 294 8178.

Highly motivated animal care professional with proven experience in providing high-quality grooming and health services to a variety of species. Experienced with washing and grooming animals, providing first aid services, identifying medical conditions, recommending courses of treatment, administering medications, providing surgical assistance and learning new animal care techniques. Team-oriented with a growth mindset, able to multi-task and collaborate with clients for success. Recognized multiple times for outstanding customer support.

SKILLS

Bathing

Hair trimming and shaving

Brushing and styling

Cleaning

Disinfection

Animal care and first aid

Medication administration

Exercise and play

Nutrition consulting

Surgical assistance

Collaboration

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

305 Veterinary Hospital and Pet Hotel | Animal Caretaker

Miami, FL | February 2018 to March 2021

Responsibilities:

Managed animal care and kept animal enclosures free of contaminants to foster healthy environments and animal wellbeing. Disinfected crates as needed.

Designed and administered nutritional plans to multiple species of animals depending on unique dietary and health needs

Exercised boarded pets and provided daily programming to ensure a healthy level of engagement outside of kennels. Supervised puppy daycare hours and monitored playtime activities

Maintained animal health in post-surgical environments by administering medications and monitoring vital signs. Provided first aid care and completed wound cleaning procedures

PetCare Mobile Grooming Salon | Pet Bather

Pinecrest, FL | June 2016 to February 2018

Responsibilities:

Washed animals with specialized shampoo and conditioning formulas, including medical formulas such as anti-tick shampoo, to ensure clean, healthy coats

Gave dog owners advice on coat care, grooming procedures and nutritional information to help facilitate coat maintenance at home

Dried hair using standardized salon processes and prepared hair for styling treatments. Assisted main grooming personnel with tasks such as disinfecting grooming tools.

Managed grooming diary and made appointments with pet owners as needed

Supporting unsettled or anxious pets and facilitating their care depending on specific needs

Pet Market and Supplies | Sales Associate

Homestead, FL | April 2014 to June 2016

Responsibilities:

Assisted customers by locating products, discussing product information and recommending products based on their pets' needs

Assessed sales goals and strategized techniques to successfully manage dual targets of increased sales and high customer satisfaction

Provided cashier support as necessary, checked out customers and ensured satisfaction with shopping procedures

Stocked and organized merchandise. Performed inventory duties and reported data to sales management personnel