Reliable and punctual Animal Care team member with proven skills cleaning animal areas, training staff and managing animal needs with care and compassion. Highly organized and hardworking with good communication and multitasking abilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Pet Groomer
Glamour Pets Grooming
08.2020 - Current
Groomed 4-6 dogs per shift.
Performed breed-standard haircuts for various breeds, including Westies and Schnauzers.
Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
Washed, trimmed, and brushed animals to maintain good grooming standards.
Self-Employed Dogsitter
Contractor
06.2018 - 12.2018
Provided off-site and on-site dog care while a university student
Managed client contact, co-ordinated schedules, and requirements
Supervised animals, cared for their food, grooming, medical and other basic needs
Also provided house-sitting (e.g. presence in home, feeding fish, watering plants).
Daycare Monitor and Grooming Assistant
Woof! Dog Daycare & Grooming
09.2015 - 08.2016
Initially worked as co-op student, then was offered full-time summer job
Supervised many dogs simultaneously, including entertained them, feeding schedules
Assisted with grooming
Maintained daycare facilities, including cleaning grooming area
Provided customer service by telephone and in person, including communication about daily updates, special needs, issues and areas of concern