Elizabeth Tripp
Crystal Lake,IL
Summary
With a rich background at Dog Performers and Animal Care Clinic, I am a Fear Free Certified groomer skilled in animal handling and behavior. I excel in providing specialized grooming for behavioral, orthopedically challenged and senior pets, demonstrating exceptional care and compassion. My career is marked by a passion for animals and their welfare.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Groomer
Animal Care Clinic
Algonquin, IL
05.2005 - 12.2023
Engaged with clients to determine haircut preferences.
Evaluated how medical issues could affect grooming practices.
Recommended treatments based on assessment of coat and skin health.
Coordinated with veterinarians to address medical issues found during grooming.
Educate and provide support to new or fellow groomers.
Train bathers to safely and efficiently bath and dry dogs.
Managed inventory and purchasing of grooming items, cleaning products, and fabrics for bandanas.
Tailored grooming services to meet client specifications.
Administered grooming services to fully sedated dogs and cats.
Offered grooming services for tranquillized dogs and cats.
Convey medical concerns and conditions under veterinarian guidance.
/Receptionist/Bather/ Dog Groomer
Dog Performers
Schaumburg, IL
01.1998 - 05.2005
- Greeted incoming customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Sanitized and maintained a clean work place.
- Bathed, dried and prepped dogs.
- Learned to groom in 1999 from a Master Groomer.
- Full time groomer in this shop 2000-2005.
- Responsible for all breed standard cuts.
Education
Associate Degree - Criminal Psychology
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL1995
Certificate In Cosmetology -
Pivot Point School of Cosmetology
Schaumburg, IL10.1991
Skills
- Animal handling expertise
- Problem-solving
- Proper bathing procedures
- Behavioral challenged pets
- Canine CPR
- Safe lifting techniques
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Patience and empathy
- Animal behavior
Fear Free Certified
- Pet first aid
- Animal handling
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Animal care
- Animal observations
- Senior animal grooming
- Orthopedically challenged pets
- Anal gland assessment
Affiliations
Humane Investigator
Volunteer Board Member and Medical Coordinator for Chi-Town Pitties Rescue
Foster Mom for medical, senior and hospice dogs.
Timeline
Lead Groomer
Animal Care Clinic
05.2005 - 12.2023
/Receptionist/Bather/ Dog Groomer
Dog Performers
01.1998 - 05.2005
Associate Degree - Criminal Psychology
College of DuPage
Certificate In Cosmetology -
Pivot Point School of Cosmetology