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Professional Dog Groomer

Jocelyn Brunick

LA Pet Salon and SPA
Niskayuna
13
years of professional experience

Dynamic and skilled Professional Dog Groomer with extensive experience with all breeds, adept at delivering breed-specific haircuts and expert handling of aggressive animals. Proven ability to train staff and ensure high safety standards, while maintaining a calm environment for anxious pets. Committed to enhancing pet well-being through exceptional grooming practices.

Work History

Professional Dog Groomer

2 Years 7 Months
LA Pet Salon and SPA | 2024.04 - Current
  • Managed appointment flow and pet check-in processes to keep salon operations organized and timely.
  • Handled anxious pets calmly using safe restraint techniques and stress-reducing grooming practices.
  • Applied breed-standard styling and customized cuts to meet customer expectations and salon guidelines.
  • Monitored pets throughout service, documenting observations and ensuring proper pickup readiness.

Grooming Salon Manager

4 Years 2 Months
Petsmart | 2020.02 - 2024.04
  • Managed grooming salon operations, ensuring consistent pet parent service and adherence to PetSmart safety standards.
  • Supervised grooming associates, scheduled appointments, and balanced workflow to support efficient salon performance.
  • Trained grooming staff on bathing, brushing, clipping, and handling techniques for diverse pet temperaments.
  • Monitored pet health conditions and escalated concerns to support safe, humane grooming practices.

Professional Dog Groomer

10 Years
Petsmart | 2014.04 - 2024.04
  • Performed breed-specific grooming services, including bathing, brushing, drying, nail trimming, and coat clipping.
  • Consulted pet parents to confirm service requests, grooming preferences, and coat condition before appointments.
  • Inspected pets for skin issues, matting, and behavioral concerns, escalating safety risks when needed.
  • Maintained clean, sanitized grooming stations, tools, and kennels to support health and safety standards.

Education

Associate of Applied Science

Hudson Valley Community College | Troy, NY

Skills

Expert handling of aggressive animals
Cat grooming
Breed specific haircuts
Flea treatment
Advanced scissor work

Timeline

Professional Dog Groomer

LA Pet Salon and SPA
2024.04 - CurrentRead More

Grooming Salon Manager

Petsmart
2020.02 - 2024.04Read More

Professional Dog Groomer

Petsmart
2014.04 - 2024.04Read More

Hudson Valley Community College

Associate of Applied Science
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Jocelyn Brunick