Alivea Vidal
Experienced dog groomer
NORCROSS
Summary
Devoted professional dog groomer of 2 years with deep love for animals and readiness to take on any care assignments. Team-oriented and have the ability to collaborate with salon teams to maximize efficiency while maintaining high-quality and safe grooming standards. I did all my safety certifications through petsmart.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professional Dog Groomer
Petsmart
Lawrenceville
05.2024 - 04.2026
- Bathed dogs for a year before becoming a groomer.
- Communicated with pet owners to understand grooming preferences and concerns.
- Identified skin issues and recommended appropriate care solutions to owners.
- Maintained cleanliness of grooming stations and equipment for safety protocols.
- Assisted in educating pet owners about proper grooming techniques at home.
- Handled anxious dogs with care to ensure a positive grooming experience.
- Groomed pets using a variety of clippers, scissors, shears, combs, brushes and other grooming tools.
- Examined dogs to assess coat condition, skin health, and identify any potential medical issues.
- Created customized haircuts based on individual breed standards or client requests.
- Discussed pricing options with customers to determine the best service package for their pet's needs.
- Performed ear cleaning, nail trimming and anal gland expression as requested by clients.
- Provided additional services such as teeth brushing or flea treatments upon request.
- Educated customers on proper maintenance techniques between professional groomings.
- Participated in ongoing training courses to stay up-to-date on industry trends.
- Followed safety protocols when handling animals during grooming sessions.
Education
Meadowcreek High School
NORCROSS, GASkills
- Grooming techniques
- Animal handling
- Skin assessment
- Equipment maintenance
- Breed standards
- Customer service
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Sanitary area grooming
- Calm demeanor
- Proper bathing techniques
- Patience and tact
- De-matting techniques
- De-shedding procedures
- Coat conditioning treatments
- Safe handling practices
- Creative styling
- Dog behavior assessment
Certification
- Safety certification from petsmart focusing on pet handling, grooming techniques, an injury prevention as well as annul re-certifications
- Pet care certification: general training on identifying stress, proper care and handling of animals
- Bather training
- 4 weeks of grooming academy
Timeline
Professional Dog Groomer
Petsmart
05.2024 - 04.2026
Meadowcreek High School