Leah Thomas
Seattle,WA
Summary
Animal care professional with solid background in animal behavior and husbandry. Proven ability to execute daily operations in animal facilities, ensuring health and well-being. Skilled in health monitoring and data recording. Reliable team player with commitment to achieving results.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Groomer & Daycare Facilitator
Ruff Draft
Woodinville, WA
02.2026 - Current
- Performed same tasks as previous grooming positions
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring safety and well-being of all dogs in care
- Monitored and recorded all behavior and health of dogs, implemented structured play and care tailored to each dog's individual needs
Owner-Operator
Happy Chappie Grooming
Seattle, WA
02.2025 - Current
- Performed same tasks as previous grooming positions
- Managed day-to-day business operations
- Developed efficient scheduling systems to optimize productivity and client appointments
- Implemented inventory management processes to maintain supplies and reduce costs
Assistant Salon Manager
Little Luxe Grooming
Mountlake Terrace, WA
07.2025 - 12.2025
- Performed same tasks as previous grooming positions
- Posted groom photos weekly to company’s social media
- Responded to clients daily
- Checked and responded to online reviews daily
- Accepted new client intake forms and sent a curated response with booking link
- Deep cleaned the salon once a month
Professional Dog Groomer
Barks ‘N’ Bubbles Pet Spa
Woodinville, WA
11.2023 - 11.2025
- Performed same tasks as previous grooming positions
Professional Dog Groomer
Olive My Grooming to You!
Seattle, WA
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Performed same tasks as previous grooming positions
Professional Mobile Dog Groomer
House & Hound
Seattle, WA
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Maintained and operated 22’ mobile grooming van
- Implemented creative marketing techniques to generate more business
Professional Dog Groomer
Downtown Dog Lounge
Seattle, WA
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Performed same tasks as previous Pet Stylist position, without mobile aspect
- Updated company’s pricing and services to generate more profit while offering higher quality services
Professional Pet Stylist
Cloudberry Pet Salon
Seattle, WA
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Learned to maintain and operate a 22’ mobile grooming van
- Learned and implemented new foundational styling skills with an Asian Fusion flare
Professional Dog Groomer
Snohomish Dog Spaw
Snohomish, WA
07.2021 - 10.2022
- Performed same tasks as previous Skin and Coat Technician position
- Attended workshops and seminars to further education
- Serviced and maintained shop equipment
Skin and Coat Technician
Mud Bay
Shoreline, WA
03.2019 - 01.2021
- Mixed and applied medications and products to skin according to instructions
- Provided treatment to sick and injured animals and encouraged veterinary support
- Answered telephones and scheduled appointments
- Kept working space clean and prepared by doing laundry, disinfecting tools and equipment, sweeping, mopping, etc.
- Examined and observed animals to detect signs of illness, disease, and injury
- Performed animal grooming duties such as bathing, drying, clipping, trimming, cutting nails, cleaning ears, and expressing anal glands
- Trained animals to perform certain tasks
- Discussed with clients pet’s grooming needs
Store Staff
Mud Bay
Shoreline, WA
10.2017 - 10.2018
- Suggested and tailored solutions to each customer’s needs
- Helped develop a collaborative team environment
- Opened and closed registers accurately
- Delivered bank deposits
- Gathered and prepared paperwork according to manager’s preference
- Planned and executed educational and attractive artwork
- Organized both sales floor and backstock to optimize space
- Opened and closed the store efficiently and independently
Education
CPR & First Aid Certification -
PetTech Productions Incorporated
Woodinville, WA04-2024
Fear Free Certified Professional -
Fear Free
01-2022
Level 2: Certified Pet Groomer - undefined
Healthy Spot Styling Academy
Studio City, CA04-2019
Level 1: Certified Bather - undefined
Healthy Spot Styling Academy
Studio City, CA03-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Music
Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA06-2017
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Creative problem-solving
- Exceptional communication skills
- Prioritizes safety
- Appropriate decision-making
- Drive to improve and grow
Timeline
Lead Groomer & Daycare Facilitator
Ruff Draft
02.2026 - Current
Assistant Salon Manager
Little Luxe Grooming
07.2025 - 12.2025
Owner-Operator
Happy Chappie Grooming
02.2025 - Current
Professional Dog Groomer
Barks ‘N’ Bubbles Pet Spa
11.2023 - 11.2025
Professional Dog Groomer
Olive My Grooming to You!
07.2023 - 12.2023
Professional Mobile Dog Groomer
House & Hound
06.2023 - 10.2023
Professional Dog Groomer
Downtown Dog Lounge
02.2023 - 06.2023
Professional Pet Stylist
Cloudberry Pet Salon
02.2022 - 02.2023
Professional Dog Groomer
Snohomish Dog Spaw
07.2021 - 10.2022
Skin and Coat Technician
Mud Bay
03.2019 - 01.2021
Store Staff
Mud Bay
10.2017 - 10.2018
Level 2: Certified Pet Groomer - undefined
Healthy Spot Styling Academy
Level 1: Certified Bather - undefined
Healthy Spot Styling Academy
CPR & First Aid Certification -
PetTech Productions Incorporated
Fear Free Certified Professional -
Fear Free
Bachelor of Arts - Music
Central Washington University