animal groomer
Animal groomers are in charge of grooming a range of animals, using the correct equipment, materials and methods. It includes use of appropriate and safe handling techniques and the promotion of good hygiene, health and welfare of the animal.
Also called: animal groomers, cat groomer, animal grooming specialist, groomer of animals, horse groomer, animal grooming service provider, dog grooming specialist, dog groomer
- 25
- essential skills
- 17
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
- 5164
- ISCO-08 group
Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
- animal care attendantWhat changes?17 skills in common
- animal handlerWhat changes?16 skills in common
- animal trainer16 skills in common
- general veterinarianWhat changes?16 skills in common
- alternative animal therapist15 skills in common
- animal behaviourist15 skills in common
- live animal transporter15 skills in common
- veterinary nurse15 skills in common
Essential skills
25- advise on animal welfare
- anatomy of animals
- animal behaviour
- animal species
- animal welfare
- animal welfare legislation
- apply animal hygiene practices
- apply safe work practices in a veterinary setting
- bathe dogs
- biosecurity related to animals
- control animal movement
- dry dog's coat for further treatment
- groom animals
- handle customer complaints
- handle veterinary emergencies
- manage animal biosecurity
- monitor the welfare of animals
- physiology of animals
- plan dog grooming work
- provide facilities for animal grooming services
- provide first aid to animals
- safe work practices in a veterinary setting
- signs of animal illness
- style a dog's coat
- treat animals ethically
Optional skills
17- apply numeracy skills
- assess animal's condition
- assist customers
- breed reptiles
- calculate rates per hours
- communicate with customers
- cope with challenging circumstances in the veterinary sector
- deal with challenging people
- environmental enrichment for animals
- follow work schedule
- interview animal owners on animals' conditions
- make decisions regarding the animal's welfare
- manage a small-to-medium business
- manage animal welfare
- take advantage of learning opportunities in veterinary science
- understand the animal's situation
- understand the needs of animals
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