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Sahadia Rivera

Comerio,PR

Summary

Patient and persistent groomer with substantial knowledge of all dog and cat breeds. Working independently with minimal supervision. Expert with over two years of experience in pet grooming industry. Committed to providing professional and hygienic grooming environment for pets and owners. Reliable and professional known for handling temperamental animals with relative ease and gentleness. Create individualized play sessions for high energy dogs. Willing to take on additional shifts while providing great care to animals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Groomer • Veterinaria Montemar
01.2021 - Current
  • Performed 8-10 pets intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact.
  • Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
  • Spoke to customers regarding lodging, grooming, daycare services and pricing and cross-sold additional items.
  • Delivered continuous focus and attention to lodged animals, promoting high level of care and oversight.
  • Swabbed ears to remove wax and dirt, removing extra hair to allow air to circulate freely and avoid infection.
  • Kept animal coats clean and healthy with regular washing, grooming and trimming.
  • Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs and determined special needs of animals under care.
  • Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
  • Applied dip for mange and parasite control.
  • Dematted dogs and trimmed hair in ears and between paw pads.
  • Provided specialty breed clips for Poodles, Schnauzers, and Yorkshire Terriers.
  • Removed undercoat buildup and conducted de-shedding on double-coated animals such as Husky's and Malamutes.
  • Cleaned tear stains from fur using safe chemical cleansers.
  • Bathed dogs and cats to remove fleas, ticks and other skin parasites.
  • Monitored animal behavior and completed examinations to identify illnesses, injuries or potential diseases.
  • Collected animal waste produced on walks and discarded in trash or approved receptacles.
  • Followed specific food and water schedules for different animal species.

Groomer

Posh Pet
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Reset procedure rooms between appointments and disinfected equipment.
  • Kept cages, kennels, play yards and grooming areas neat and clean.
  • Followed specific food and water schedules for different animal species.
  • Documented animals' weight, size and condition in computer system for review by senior staff.
  • Consulted with veterinarians to diagnose problems and administered prescribed treatments.
  • Kept animal coats clean and healthy with regular washing, grooming and trimming.
  • Monitored animal behavior and completed examinations to identify illnesses, injuries or potential diseases.
  • Handled administrative work such as answering telephones and scheduling appointments for visits.

Groomer

Señorial Pet Shop
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Trimmed nails using clippers and grinders.
  • Dematted dogs and trimmed hair in ears and between paw pads.
  • Removed undercoat buildup and conducted de-shedding on double-coated animals such as Husky's and Malamutes.
  • Spoke to customers regarding lodging, grooming, daycare services and pricing and cross-sold additional items.

Education

Technical degree - Pet Grooming

PPG Technical College
Puerto Rico
2019

Skills

  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Proper Animal Restraining
  • Show Grooming
  • Relationship Building
  • Grooming Area Sanitation
  • Nail Trimming
  • Customer Service
  • Coat Care
  • Flea Dip Application
  • Breed-Specific Grooming
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Problem-Solving
  • Feline Anatomy Knowledge
  • Erratic Behavior Tolerance
  • Bow Styling
  • Canine Anatomy
  • Tick Removal
  • Kennel Cleaning and Sanitation
  • Paw Pad Care

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Groomer • Veterinaria Montemar
01.2021 - Current

Groomer

Posh Pet
01.2019 - 01.2021

Groomer

Señorial Pet Shop
01.2018 - 01.2019

Technical degree - Pet Grooming

PPG Technical College

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