Dog Groomer Resume Samples

The Dog Groomer will undertake the duty of trimming and styling canine’s hair and coats. The most common work activities are depicted on the Dog Groomer Resume as follows – washing and cutting fur, clipping nails, cleaning ears, brushing dog coats, styling fur, sanitizing equipment, and maintaining dog’s physical appearance. The job description also includes various tasks such as – scheduling appointments, reporting issues and assessments to dog owners, managing orders, checking supplies and updating databases.

Those looking to work for this position should depict in their resumes the following skills – the ability to work with animals, strong knowledge of grooming techniques for all breeds of dogs; excellent animal handling skills, client service skills, and loads of physical stamina to hold and groom heavy dogs. Most resumes display a high school diploma or equivalent. However, employers additionally want grooming licensure or equivalent certification.

 

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Dog Groomer Resume

Headline : Highly motivated individual, seeking a full time stable position with room to grow. Strong ability to work well under pressure, and excellent time management skills that allow for the multi-tasking of all responsibilities. Warm, energetic, and outgoing personality with excellent customer service and communication skills.

Skills : Communication skills.

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Description :

  1. Started at Petsmart as a bather where my duties included lots of time management and face to face customer care, on top of basic bathing duties.
  2. After a few short months my managers saw potential in me and wanted to send me to academy in order to become a groomer.
  3. As a groomer, our focus is on customer satisfaction, safety, and happy, healthy pets.
  4. Consistency and dedication to producing a good product granted me a large number of repeat clients as well as the title of Senior Groomer.
  5. Teamwork is essential to a successful salon as we all rely heavily on each other to keep the flow moving smoothly throughout the day.
  6. Everyone is responsible for answering the phone, welcoming customers and checking them in or out for appointments, keeping the salon clean and properly sanitized, and maintaining an enjoyable environment for everyone, including the pets.
  7. Also took over as acting manager for a few months while our salon was between managers, however I did not take the position myself due to upcoming long term travel plans that I had already booked.
Years of Experience
Experience
5-7 Years
Experience Level
Level
Executive
Education
Education
General Ed


Dog Groomer/Kennel Technician Resume

Headline : Dog Groomer will be responsible for the grooming of dogs and cats. The work is typically done in a friendly, casual manner and involves interacting with animals.

Skills : Hand Scissoring.

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Description :

  1. Performed duties such as grooming animals, answering phones, scheduling, cleaning, money handling, and outside cleanup.
  2. Dealt with many customers in a fast-paced environment on a timed schedule.
  3. Also had to maintain own equipment on a regular basis.
  4. Learned several new techniques for grooming.
  5. This job required the ablest to deal with personalized customer issues.
  6. Skills Used This job benefited from my extreme cleanliness and detail-oriented personality.
  7. Friendly nature assisted in obtaining new clients for myself.
  8. Enjoyed a work environment that is constantly furthering my knowledge of skills and talents.
Years of Experience
Experience
5-7 Years
Experience Level
Level
Executive
Education
Education
BS


Akc Dog Groomer Resume

Objective : Organized, independent worker with strong time-management skills. Meticulous, excellent at juggling multiple tasks, and working under pressure. Self-starter with broad customer service background. Skilled in developing relationships and providing exceptional individualized service.

Skills : Microsoft Word, Retail Pro.

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Description :

  1. Dog Groomer Provided care in a pet store or pet care business.
  2. Cleaned animal quarters such as cages or kennels.
  3. Bathed, shampooed, or otherwise cleaned animals.
  4. Groomed animals including combing or brushing, shearing, trimming, or shaping animal coats, de-matting fur, clipping nails, cleaning ears, cleaning teeth, applying flee treatment.
  5. Groomed animals using tools such as combs and brushes, electric clippers, barber's shears.
  6. Checked animals for signs of illness or injury.
  7. Reported animals' illness or injury to animal owner or veterinarian.
  8. Kept records about animals' health, behavior, and care.
Years of Experience
Experience
2-5 Years
Experience Level
Level
Junior
Education
Education
BS In Zoology

Dog Groomer/Veterinary Assistant Resume

Objective : Telephone & front office reception Proficient with MS Word & Excel Office administrative support Records & Database management Customer service Spread sheets & reports Multitask/time management Filling & data entry.

Skills : Microsoft Office, Typing, Customer Service, Sales.

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Description :

  1. Answered phone calls related to appointment scheduling, client inquiries, and solving problems.
  2. Established a strong relationship with clients to generate long term business by educating them on the well being of their dogs.
  3. Shampooed, trimmed hair, cut nails, and brush teeth on various dog breeds.
  4. Trained associates who were new to the salon.
  5. Reached my add on goals each week, which means my sales were profitable.
  6. Learned how to deal with difficult clients.
  7. Skills Used Customer Service Dog Grooming Communication Data Entry.
Years of Experience
Experience
2-5 Years
Experience Level
Level
Junior
Education
Education
Bachelor's In Accounting

Dog Groomer/Bather Resume

Summary : To be knowledgeable in grooming and grow as an individual using the skills obtained to use outside of work and help educate the customers of potential beneficial factors that may apply to their pet. Create a long lasting career with this establishment as well as helping the business grow and my personal education to be the best at what i do.

Skills : Dog groomer, Horse care.

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Description :

  1. Owned my own dog grooming business for 15 years.
  2. Bathed, dried and groomed all shapes and sizes of all breeds of dogs.
  3. Answered phone, scheduled appointments and met my customer's concerns when any came up.
  4. Had a tremendous amount of accomplishments at my shop.
  5. Started with a few clients and over the years it grow with over hundreds of new clients.
  6. Had a wonderful professional work relationship with my pet parents and four-legged clients as well.
  7. Skills Used Leadership and relationship-building skills with my clients, responsibility to be at my shop every day, run my finances and budget planning, ordering supplies, etc.
Years of Experience
Experience
10+ Years
Experience Level
Level
Senior
Education
Education
Diploma

Dog Groomer II Resume

Objective : Creative, hands-on professional with expertise in graphic design, project management, marketing/sales, and Customer Service. I also consistently complete several projects to the satisfaction of my clients within tight time frames.. I have all the necessary skills to see a given project from first idea to final product.

Skills : Graphic Design, Customer Service, Marketing.

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Description :

  1. Trimmed and styled animal coats according to owner instructions and breed standards.
  2. Promoted skin and coat health through regular grooming.
  3. Prioritized animal safety and comfort at all times.
  4. Tailored salon services to breed appearance standards, especially for show pets.
  5. Consulted with owners and made recommendations on the individual grooming needs of their pets.
  6. Gave medical baths when prescribed by a veterinarian.
  7. Groomed an average of 15 dogs and cats each day.
  8. Identified and reported signs of illness in dogs during bathing and grooming.
Years of Experience
Experience
0-2 Years
Experience Level
Level
Entry Level
Education
Education
Medical Assistant

Dog Groomer III Resume

Headline : To obtain employment as a professional dog grooming in a positive, laid back environment. I would like to expand my education and learn new techniques from other groomers. I have a photo portfolio of my grooms available through email upon request.

Skills : Ability to handle poorly behaved dogs.

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Description :

  1. Did a lot of the booking and acquired excellent customer services skills.
  2. Often, I had to pick up and drop off animals.
  3. Responsible for handling most of the ordering of products and keeping track of spending.
  4. Responsible for stocking shelves and confirming that we received everything I ordered.
  5. Cleaning and sterilizing the building specifically the bathing and grooming area.
  6. During the day I would clean the boarding areas and make sure the animals were properly taken care of.
  7. Cleaning Houses During the summer I cleaned rental houses.
Years of Experience
Experience
5-7 Years
Experience Level
Level
Consultant
Education
Education
High School Diploma

Dog Groomer I Resume

Summary : Creative and logical so I also like to take lead positions. I have worked in retail for 18 years. I want a fun positive work environment that is productive and motivating.

Skills : Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Excel, Type 40+ wpm, 10-Key by touch.

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Description :

  1. Greeting pet owner and pet, ensuring pet is safe to be in salon, go over pet owner requirements and wishes for pet, discuss any special needs or services for pet, groom pet.
  2. Set appointments Sell monthly spas and specials, Promote business to current and potential new customers.
  3. Event coordinating for store which entailed:Hampster ball derby, pet birthday parties, costume contest, food education.
  4. This career choice was completely new and different for me.
  5. Absolutely loved it but unfortunately we had to move.
  6. This dog grooming position I had allowed me to accomplish so much work and personal wise.
  7. The amount of confidence in the way I could sell and know I was giving the customers great service and products was fantastic.
  8. This position also made me look at helping people and listening to people in such a positive way.
Years of Experience
Experience
7-10 Years
Experience Level
Level
Management
Education
Education
CNA

Dog Groomer Associate Resume

Summary : I want a highly rewarding career where I use my skills and knowledge to help others be successful. I want to excel in this field with hard work, confidence, perseverance and dedication. I am seeking a balanced, supportive, and exciting environment where I can serve your organization and establish an enjoyable career for myself.

Skills : Dog Grooming, Secretary, Illustrator, Cashier.

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Description :

  1. Maintain a friendly relationship with all of my clients and their pets.
  2. Groom dogs and cats from start to finish and take note of any health problems or anything out of the ordinary.
  3. Clean my room every day and prep it for the next days work load.
  4. Answer phone calls, book appointments, enter new clients into the computer and check out customers when they pick up their pets.
  5. Currently, have a full clientele in the FM area.
  6. Most of my customers are very pleased returning customers.
  7. Skills Used This job utilizes a lot of my artistic abilities.
  8. It taught me patience in extreme situations.
Years of Experience
Experience
7-10 Years
Experience Level
Level
Management
Education
Education
Art And General Studies

Dog groomer Assistant Resume

Summary : Seeking long-term employment where I can exhibit my skills in the field of customer service to provide assistance to customers, as well as help grow the business in which I am employed, and grow my personal career within the company.

Skills : Customer Service, Inventory.

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Description :

  1. Answering phones, scheduling appointments, bathing and grooming animals Accomplishments I moved up greatly in skill and developed a relationship with the community.
  2. Helped with the Kansas Humane Society and any other animals in need.
  3. Skills Used Mostly leadership and my art of grooming became very large.
  4. Had an open pallet at this facility and became very skilled.
  5. Learned how to deal with numerous different types of personalities and situations.
  6. Dealing with animals requires dealing with a very determined type of personality.
  7. Probably dealt with the best and worst of clients.
Years of Experience
Experience
7-10 Years
Experience Level
Level
Senior
Education
Education
High School

Dog Groomer Lead Resume

Headline : Seeking a position where my ethics, communication, and organizational skills will be an important asset to the work environment.

Skills : Customer service, Some computer skills, Pet Grooming, Organizational Skills.

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Description :

  1. Effectively communicate with clients and negotiate to create the perfect haircut for their dog and personal taste.
  2. Critical thinking to be able to work with animals that are unpredictable and determine the best course of action to create a successful groom.
  3. Respond calmly and efficiently in times of emergency or high stress/ busy environment.
  4. Started with a workload of 3 dogs per day and improved to at least five dogs per day contributing to increased revenue for the shop.
  5. Facilitate professional relationships with clients promoting repeat business and encouraging new business.
  6. Built a strong repeat customer base to stay consistently booked by providing excellent customer service.
  7. Supervise other groomers and bathers when owner is not available.
  8. Provide information to clients on purchasable grooming products and generate more sales.
Years of Experience
Experience
5-7 Years
Experience Level
Level
Executive
Education
Education
Health Sciences

Dog Groomer Resume

Summary : I have extensive knowledge of the fashion and cosmetic industries. Energetic and outgoing with an innate drive to make sales quota.Retail sales professional who excels in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments. Client-focused with broad knowledge of anything you throw my way. Retail Sales Associate with a year in retail. I really enjoy helping customers find products to meet their needs. Demonstrating a high level of ownership and initiative.

Skills : Ability to work in stressful situations.

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Description :

  1. Developed humane training solutions to address animal behavior problems.
  2. Cared for animals with special medical needs.
  3. Trimmed and styled animal coats according to owner instructions and breed standards.
  4. Promoted skin and coat health through regular grooming.
  5. Prioritized animal safety and comfort at all times.
  6. Tailored salon services to breed appearance standards, especially for show pets.
  7. Consulted with owners and made recommendations on the individual grooming needs of their pets.
  8. Gave medical baths when prescribed by a veterinarian.
Years of Experience
Experience
10+ Years
Experience Level
Level
Senior
Education
Education
Customer Service