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Veterinary Care Careers :: Groomers
Pet Groomer
Pet Groomers, more than any other professional, have the unique position of seeing the health and care of our patients up close. Groomers are responsible for ensuring that clients and patients receive excellent care, and that the services are provided in a timely manner through teamwork and friendly interactions. Pet Groomers must be able to make a good first impression, help coordinate patient/client flow, take initiative, and communicate appropriate information in both written and verbal forms. While grooming a pet, the groomer has an opportunity to observe the pet’s physical and mental health.
Grooming a pet is more than brushing and bathing a pet. The groomer has to have the ability to understand specific breeds, their needs in pet maintenance, and to be able to perform the duties of pet grooming from cutting and thinning the pet’s coats, to cleaning ears, trimming nails, etc. Groomers must have a good understanding of pet personalities, and be patient and kind in their work. Grooming skills include basic trim and shave downs to breed specific styles for terriers, toys, sporting, herding, hound, working, puppies, poodles, and basic cat breeds. The Pet Groomer becomes an extension of our client in the care and maintenance of their pet. We hire experienced pet groomers. We also provide positions within the grooming field to learn by observation and mentoring.
