MITCHELL ROSS
Sanborn
Summary
Dedicated animal care professional with extensive expertise in high-quality animal husbandry and health services. Proven ability to implement best practices in washing and grooming, ensuring the well-being and comfort of animals. Committed to fostering positive relationships with animals and their owners while promoting a safe and nurturing environment. Passionate about enhancing the quality of life for pets through compassionate care and attention to detail.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Master Groomer
Hounds & Hops
Buffalo, NY
03.2025 - Current
- Groomed dogs using clippers, scissors, and combs to maintain breed standards.
- Provided exceptional customer service by educating clients on grooming techniques and pet care.
- Managed scheduling to optimize grooming appointments and minimize wait times for clients.
- Trained junior groomers on best practices for handling animals during grooming sessions.
Pet Groomer
Pet Supplies Plus
09.2024 - Current
- -Consult with clients as to the best grooming treatments and recommendations for pet care
- -Perform full service grooming while bathing and blow-drying
- -Special care in Nail trimming, grinding to a safe length, ear cleaning, teeth brushing, anal gland expression, flea and tick treatment in a clean and safe environment
Master Barber
Licensed in New York State
12.2018 - Current
- -Perform cleans, cuts, shaves, and fades
- -Provide on-trend hairstyle and grooming recommendations to meet client’s personal Preference and face shape
Breeder/Owner
Rossi Wood Cattery
05.2017 - Current
- -Follow best practices in feline husbandry, dedicated to improving breed in comparison to written standard resulting in national and winning animals who are pets and show cats and healthy and successful in the show ring
- -Consistently practice excellent grooming skills and techniques to give cats a competitive advantage
Breeder/Owner
Ross Wood Rabbitry
01.2007 - Current
- -Follow best practices in rabbit husbandry to breed for health and temperament resulting in consistent national winning animals
- -Helped develop Lutino Rabbit Color for Lutino Breed for association acceptance in 2019
Product Specialist
Blue Buffalo Company
11.2016 - 05.2017
- -Brand ambassador for Blue Buffalo feed products, educating vendor clients and customers
- -Actively sell Blue Buffalo branded feeds inside various stores throughout Buffalo/surrounding areas
Sales Associate/Cashier
Pets Plus
11.2016 - 03.2017
- -Inform and educate new pet owners on their responsibilities, set them up for success
- -Report directly to owners with strategy for sales, goal setting, and sales achievements
Inspector
United States Department of Agriculture
07.2014 - 09.2016
- -Inspecting the health of animals crossing over the border from Canada
- -Completing all necessary Health Forms and Certificates
- -Organizing records and orchestrating scheduling
Cashier & Animal Advisor
Thieles Country Max
02.2014 - 02.2016
- -Serve as advisor to new animal owners and share knowledge on general health and care
- -Engage and connect with customers from all walks of life and help complete their family with a pet
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Niagara University
Buffalo, New YorkSkills
- Animal Care & Wellness: Animal First Aid, Medication Administration, Nutrition Counseling, Exercise & Play
- Animal Hygiene: Bathing, Hair & Nail Trimming, Shaving, Grooming & Styling
- Animal handling expertise
- Problem-solving
- Nail trimming and filing
Affiliations
- Rabbits: American Rabbit Breeders Association, American Netherland Dwarf Rabbit Club
- Cats: The Cat Fanciers’ Association (CFA) Registered Cattery
- Horses: Arabian Horse Association of America
Timeline
Master Groomer
Hounds & Hops
03.2025 - Current
Pet Groomer
Pet Supplies Plus
09.2024 - Current
Master Barber
Licensed in New York State
12.2018 - Current
Breeder/Owner
Rossi Wood Cattery
05.2017 - Current
Product Specialist
Blue Buffalo Company
11.2016 - 05.2017
Sales Associate/Cashier
Pets Plus
11.2016 - 03.2017
Inspector
United States Department of Agriculture
07.2014 - 09.2016
Cashier & Animal Advisor
Thieles Country Max
02.2014 - 02.2016
Breeder/Owner
Ross Wood Rabbitry
01.2007 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Niagara University
NATIONAL AWARD WINS
Rabbits: Over 150+ Bests in Show, Awards: ARBA Convention NV Best Junior of Breed 2022; ARBA and ANDRC National Best of Group and Best Opposite Group Awards 2016, 2014, 2013, 2012. ANDRC National Best Opposite Breed and Best Junior Awards 2018, 2017, 2014., Cats: Over 100 Bests in Show, Awards: Cat Fanciers Association National Winner (NW) in Championship 5th in 2025, and in Premiership 8th in 2025, 6th 2023, 2nd in 2022 (neutered class); 2023, 2022 Great Lakes Region Regional Winners in Championship and Premiership including best cats in region; 2022 Distinguished Merit Winner Championship (5 Grand Champion Offspring); 2023 Breed Winner Championship; 2023, 2022 Breed Winner Premiership; 2023 Cattery of Excellence; 15 Home-bred Grand Champions/Premiers