Taylor Carrico
Carlsbad,CA
Summary
Dedicated Dog Groomer with experience at Petco, skilled in pet grooming techniques and animal care standards. Proven ability to enhance animal well-being through attentive care and effective communication with pet owners. Expertise in nail trimming and safety precautions ensures a safe and positive environment for pets. Committed to professionalism and excellence in service delivery.
Skilled Dog Groomer with broad experience in grooming various breeds, ensuring safety and comfort during every process. Strong knowledge of breed-specific grooming techniques and understanding of dog behavior. Displayed ability to manage difficult dogs effectively while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and professionalism. Consistently recognized for building strong relationships with clients, leading to repeat business and positive reviews.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Dog Groomer
Petco
Del Mar, California
01.2024 - 03.2025
- Attended to sick or injured animals by securing veterinary care and notifying owners quickly of pet's condition.
- Cleaned and sanitized equipment and surfaces to protect animal and staff health.
- Socialized animals to prepare for adoption.
- Ensured safety of animals at all times by following established safety protocols.
- Cleaned and disinfected kennels and common areas to reduce spread of illness from infected animals.
- Performed minor medical procedures such as gland expression and flea treatments.
- Cleaned ears, trimmed nails, plucked hair from ear canals, and brushed teeth.
- Bathed large number of animals during each shift.
- Explained lodging, grooming, and care services to pet owners and cross-sold specialty products.
• Finished Grooming Academy at Temecula and already have experience giving dogs their haircuts.
Education
High School Diploma -
San Dieguito Academy
Encinitas, CA06-2022
Skills
- Nail trimming
- Teamwork
- Verbal and written communication
- Time management
- Animal Care Standards
- Cage Cleaning
- Scissor skills
- Safety precautions and measures
- Human and animal safety
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye coordination
- Professionalism
- Pet grooming techniques
- Multitasking capacity
- Dog breeds expertise
- Work planning
- Reliability
- Ear cleaning
- Animal care
- Professionalism and ethics
- Stress reduction techniques
- Tick removal
- Gentle restraint methods
- Set appointments
- Animal anatomy
Timeline
Dog Groomer
Petco
01.2024 - 03.2025
High School Diploma -
San Dieguito Academy