From veterinary receptionist to animal groomer
11 of the 25 essential skills of a animal groomer are already essential for a veterinary receptionist — about 44% of the job, before you learn anything new. It is the closest move from veterinary receptionist in the whole taxonomy.
These numbers compare two occupations, not you and a job. What you personally already cover depends on what you have actually done.
- 11
- skills carry over
- 14
- would be new
- 44%
- of the target job covered
- 25
- essential skills of a animal groomer
What a animal groomer does
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.
What carries over
11 skillsEssential in both jobs. This is the part of the move you have already made.
- animal welfare
- animal welfare legislation
- apply animal hygiene practices
- apply safe work practices in a veterinary setting
- biosecurity related to animals
- handle customer complaints
- handle veterinary emergencies
- manage animal biosecurity
- monitor the welfare of animals
- safe work practices in a veterinary setting
- signs of animal illness
What would be new
14 skillsEssential for a animal groomer and not for a veterinary receptionist. Note that the taxonomy describes activities rather than tools, so some of these may be things you already do under a different name.
- advise on animal welfare
- anatomy of animals
- animal behaviour
- animal species
- bathe dogs
- control animal movement
- dry dog's coat for further treatment
- groom animals
- physiology of animals
- plan dog grooming work
- provide facilities for animal grooming services
- provide first aid to animals
- style a dog's coat
- treat animals ethically
Other moves from veterinary receptionist
2 roles- animal behaviourist11 skills in common
- veterinary nurse11 skills in common
← veterinary receptionistanimal groomer →The other way round
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How far are you from being a animal groomer?
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