Paula Van Pelt
Morro Bay,California
Summary
Responsible Animal Caretaker skilled in bathing, grooming and general animal welfare management. Promotes good health with fun, safe and clean environments. Dependably carries out instructions and stays current on schedules.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Dog Bather
Bowser Botique
01.2016 - Current
- Managed inventory, ordered new supplies and maintained optimal storage to meet expected needs.
- Educated visitors and staff on proper animal care and handling.
- Trimmed nails using clippers and grinders.
- Cut and styled pet hair according to client speciations to prevent matting and tangling.
- Removed undercoat buildup and conducted de-shedding on double-coated animals such as Huskys and Malamutes.
- Dematted dogs and trimmed hair in ears and between paw pads.
- Schedule, book, and verify appointments
- Analyzed dogs that needed various jobs done including; Ear cleaning, brushing teeth, flea baths, nail and paw care.
- Administered anal gland expression to prevent discomfort and infections in pets.
Professional Dog Bather
Unleashed Spa
01.2010 - 12.2018
- Demonstrated knowledge of various breed-specific grooming requirements, ensuring proper care for each individual dog.
- Handled difficult or aggressive dogs with patience and skill, ensuring their safety as well as that of staff members during the bathing process.
- Assisted in training new hires on best practices for dog bathing techniques, contributing to an overall improvement in team performance.
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
- Washed, trimmed, and brushed animals to maintain good grooming standards.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment, adhering to strict hygiene standards for the safety of both pets and staff members.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping for all dogs under care, including any medical or behavioral issues that may impact service delivery.
Dog Bather
Peggy Bushnell
01.2006 - 12.2009
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Safely handled various breeds of dogs, ensuring their comfort throughout the bathing process.
- Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
- Successfully calmed anxious pets during the bathing process using proven soothing techniques.
- Assisted groomers with prepping dogs for haircuts, resulting in streamlined appointments.
Education
Grooming/ Bathing
Art of Fur Academy
San Diego, CA01-2015
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Taft Community College
Taft, CA01-1996
Skills
- Nail trimming proficiency
- Reliability
- Team building
- Professionalism
- Time management abilities
- Animal Nutrition
- Animal transportation
- Grooming best practices
- Fur cutting techniques
- Grooming and bathing
Timeline
Professional Dog Bather
Bowser Botique
01.2016 - Current
Professional Dog Bather
Unleashed Spa
01.2010 - 12.2018
Dog Bather
Peggy Bushnell
01.2006 - 12.2009
Grooming/ Bathing
Art of Fur Academy
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Taft Community College
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