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Elizabeth Crosby

Clearwater,FL

Summary

Adept at transforming challenging grooming sessions into serene experiences, I leveraged my animal handling expertise and patience at PetSmart to enhance pet well-being and client satisfaction. My knack for relationship building and mastering grooming techniques contributed to a notable increase in loyal clientele, underscoring my commitment to excellence and continuous learning in pet care.

Work History

Dog Groomer

PetSmart
  • Skillfully managed difficult pets using patience and expert handling techniques, ensuring a stress-free experience for both animals and their owners.
  • Followed effective process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, loose hair, parasites, and hair mats.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust in the quality and consistency of grooming services provided.
  • Prepared pets for grooming by conducting thorough assessments of their coat condition, overall health, and temperament, ensuring an appropriate and safe approach.
  • Educated clients on proper at-home pet care, strengthening their bond with their pets while promoting healthy habits between visits.
  • Managed appointment scheduling efficiently, ensuring timely service delivery to maximize daily productivity.
  • Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
  • Kept up-to-date on industry trends and advances in grooming tools and products to provide top-notch services for all customers.
  • Collaborated with fellow groomers to share best practices, continuously improving overall service quality and efficiency.
  • Contributed to business growth by offering personalized grooming packages that catered to specific breeds and pet sizes.
  • Supported team members during busy periods or staff absences, demonstrating adaptability and commitment to the company''s success.
  • Showcased expertise in various grooming techniques for diverse dog breeds, delivering exceptional results every time.
  • Broadened clientele base through successful word-of-mouth referrals from satisfied customers.
  • Swabbed ears to remove wax and dirt, removing extra hair to allow air to circulate freely and avoid infection.
  • Collaborated with team members to share knowledge and improve overall service quality.
  • Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
  • Monitored animals for signs of disease, illness, or injury and communicated concerns to owners.
  • Managed inventory, ordered new supplies and maintained optimal storage to meet expected needs.
  • Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
  • Mastered time management skills to balance multiple appointments throughout the day while maintaining attention to detail and quality.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service, addressing client concerns promptly and professionally to maintain a positive reputation.
  • Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies, and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact.

Skills

  • Patience and empathy
  • Animal handling expertise
  • Relationship building
  • Customer service
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Pet grooming techniques
  • Nail trimming
  • Ear cleaning techniques
  • Paw pad care
  • Continuous learning attitude
  • Clipper proficiency
  • Scissor skills
  • Grooming best practices
  • Safe nail trimming
  • Professionalism and ethics
  • Stress reduction techniques
  • Tool sanitation methods
  • Canine behavior
  • Grooming and bathing
  • Dog breeds expertise
  • Nail clipping
  • Animal handling
  • Animal grooming
  • Human and animal safety
  • Honest and dependable
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Animal care
  • Tick removal
  • Feeding and watering
  • Reliability
  • Team collaboration
  • Excellent communication
  • Active listening

Timeline

Dog Groomer

PetSmart
Elizabeth Crosby