Dog Groomer Resume

A dog groomer is responsible for cleaning and maintaining hygiene for canines. He or she may work for agencies that take care of dogs in absence of pet owners, or work for themselves by providing services to clients at theirs or own house. Jobs are also available at dog salons. While there is no formal requisite to work in this position, a relevant diploma and a prior training in performing related duties could add a value to your resume. A typical day of a dog groomer will be spent brushing and grooming dog's fur coat, clipping or trimming nails, cleaning ears and whole body. The person will take care that dogs are not affected due to any sorts of climatic changes, and maintain their healths.

Individuals aspiring to work in this position must demonstrate excellent understanding of animal behavior, ability to calm down aggressive dogs, and good grooming skills. The groomers must be experienced in working with different tools for grooming pets. They must also have time management skills while providing satisfactory customer service. Following dog groomer resume sample demonstrates the tasks carried out and the traits required for the job.

Dog Groomer Sample Resume

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Daniel K. Maxim
1301 Deercove Drive
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107
Phone: 215-829-7015
Email: daniel.maxim@anymail.com

Job Objective:

A certified dog grooming professional with 5+ years of experience, looking for a senior position with a salon where I can use my knowledge and passion for taking care of customer's pets.

Summary of Skills:

• Complete knowledge about pet behavior, diet, nutrition, and grooming styles
• Expertise in nail trimming, cleaning eyes and ears, hair cutting, and other modern day grooming techniques
• In-depth information about treatments given to allergic reactions caused due to grooming
• Proficient in answering client queries on call and giving demos to new customers
• Ability to read uncommon dog behavior and recognize different body language of canines
• Excellent communication and time management skills

Work Experience:

Dog Groomer
Care for Paws Shelter, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
November 2016 – Present

• Providing breed-specific haircuts using clippers or shears, and assisting client to understand what their pet needs
• Performing different tasks like fur coat combing, nail trimming, hair cutting, cleaning ears, and other grooming techniques as per need
• Supervising a staff of 10 new assistant groomers and giving instructions for grooming dogs as per their breeds
• Updating organization's web page about weekly discounts and the new grooming methods available at the center to attract new clientèle
• Using proper sanitization techniques for maintaining grooming equipment to avoid contamination in different dog breeds
• Responding calmly to emergency situations and handling dogs of multiple breeds at one time

Dog Groomer
Elm's Pet Shop, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
March 2014 – October 2016

• Started with 5 dogs per day and increased the workload to 7 due to excellent customer service
• Efficiently communicated with clients and helped them decide the best haircut for their dogs by showing possible styles
• Worked as a multi-tasker by doing duties like shaping dog coat, cleaning hair combs or clipping toenails with scissors clippers while answering client calls
• Cleaned dog's ears, teeth and removed dead undercoats from canines before setting them on the grooming table
• Mentored junior dog trainers and assisted them in critical situations when the canine turned aggressive while bathing
• Took initiative to set up a side business for the company by introducing dog skin care products and clothings within the shop

Assistant Dog Groomer
Katy's Pet Spa, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
August 2012 – February 2014

• Took responsibility for trimming nails of dogs, clipping toenails, and drying the fur coat using force dryers
• Bathed pet dogs and used effective calming techniques for canines and made them comfortable
• Checked the fur coats for parasites, insects or other irritations and used required products to provide comfort
• Assisted supervisor to detangle pet coats, blow-dry and comb fur as well as maintain the grooming room
• Provided consultation to new clients by explaining the type of services provided
• Warmly greeted clients and new customers and informed them about ongoing discount offers that would suit their pets

Apprenticeship:
Dog Groomer Apprentice
Katy's Pet Spa, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
April 2011 – July 2012

• Understood technique to bathe dogs and dry their fur coats
• Cleaned and maintained grooming equipment and sanitized the salon
• Learned grooming skills like nail trimming, hair cutting, drying, combing fur coat under the supervision of experts
• Understood different products that are suitable for various breeds and suggested them to clients
• Scheduled client appointments by noting down the pet's breed
• Maintained a play area for the waiting clients and kept pet toys in the section

Education:

• Diploma in Animal Care University of Pennsylvania. Philadelphia, PA 2010

Certifications:

• International Model of Pet Grooming Certificate – Distinction, 2011

Reference:

On request.