Compassionate dog bather and walker dedicated to making a difference in animal welfare by helping owners keep their pets healthy with regular grooming habits, enriching walks, and lots of love.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Dog Walker and Pet Sitter
Self Employed
personalized dog walks
overnight pet sitting and drop-in visits
send owners updates and pictures regularly
give lots of love and cuddles daily!
Professional Dog Bather
Petsmart Grooming
02.2023 - 02.2024
work as a team to make each day run smoothly, treating co-workers, pets and clients with care and kindness
independently check in and out own bath and walk-in dogs, ensuring good customer communication and timely completion of services
maintain calm check-in environment to assess pets thoroughly and recommend products
bath includes wash, blow dry, brush out, nail trim, ear cleaning, paw trimming, sanitary shave
monitor pets for signs of stress, illness or abnormalities, stopping service when required
answer phone calls, schedule appointments, take notes in system
adhere to health and safety policies
Groomer's Assistant
Crowned Canines Grooming, Daycare & Boutique
01.2020 - 01.2023
shampoo, blow dry and brush out dogs of all breeds and coat types
maintain clean and organized work station
use of high quality products and tools combined with advanced techniques to deshed, demat, and achieve beautiful result
assist groomer with difficult pets & basic reception duties
Animal Care Attendant
Redwood Pet Resort
01.2018 - 01.2021
work in a team environment to provide boarding and daycare services for dogs, cats and small animals
complete daily routine of feeding, watering, exercising and cleaning up of pets
walk dogs outside on posted trails and monitor group plays of up to 30 dogs
perform daily wellness checks for all pets
give pets medication orally and topically
maintain clean facility, disinfecting kennels, beds, dishes, and floors daily and often
Education
Grooming Certificate - Animal Care Program
Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Oakville, ON
05.2022
Skills
experience with senior dogs and puppies
handling of large and energetic dogs
working with pets that have physical limitations, aggression and anxiety
knowledge of caring for variety of skin and coat conditions
especially experienced with samoyeds, shepherds, huskies, american eskimos and shiba inus
Timeline
Professional Dog Bather
Petsmart Grooming
02.2023 - 02.2024
Groomer's Assistant
Crowned Canines Grooming, Daycare & Boutique
01.2020 - 01.2023
Animal Care Attendant
Redwood Pet Resort
01.2018 - 01.2021
Dog Walker and Pet Sitter
Self Employed
Grooming Certificate - Animal Care Program
Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
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