Natalie Little
Decatur,AL
Summary
Productive groomer with solid background caring for animals. Manages animal needs efficiently and provides basic care, grooming and medical support. Excellent observational and documentation abilities. Dependable employee seeking opportunity to expand skills and contribute to company success. Considered hardworking, ethical and detail-oriented. Diligent Caretaker passionate about animal health and wellbeing. Keep spaces clean and organized while caring for multiple animals. Identify and address illnesses, diseases and injuries quickly.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Dog Groomer
Going To The Dogs And Cats Grooming
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
- Followed effective process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, loose hair, parasites, and hair mats.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust in the quality and consistency of grooming services provided.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing high-quality grooming services tailored to individual pet needs.
- Monitored animals for signs of disease, illness, or injury and communicated concerns to owners.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Swabbed ears to remove wax and dirt, removing extra hair to allow air to circulate freely and avoid infection.
- Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
- Kept animal coats clean and healthy with regular washing, grooming, and trimming.
Professional Dog Groomer
Clawington of Madison
06.2020 - 09.2023
- Helped with skin and coat issues by administering topical medications
- Removed hair from inside ears, around genitals and from between paw pads
- Brushed and removed undercoat shed for double-coated dogs
- Worked calmly with dogs and cats demonstrating fear and anxiety
- Styled and trimmed special cuts for individual breeds
- Customized grooming approaches based on type of hair and coat
- Washed dogs and cats to remove dirt, odors and parasites
- Expressed anal glands on canines
- Identified illnesses, diseases and injuries through animal examinations and observations
- Monitored animal behavior and condition for signs of distress or serious medical issues
- Groomed animals regularly, including washing, brushing and trimming coats.
Education
Certification - Dog Grooming
Academy of Dog Grooming Arts
Warr Acres Oklahoma 06.2019
Skills
- Grooming
- Animal care
- Equipment disinfection
- Follow through
- Attention to detail
- Safety compliance
- Proper Bathing Techniques
Timeline
Dog Groomer
Going To The Dogs And Cats Grooming
09.2023 - 02.2024
Professional Dog Groomer
Clawington of Madison
06.2020 - 09.2023
Certification - Dog Grooming
Academy of Dog Grooming Arts
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