§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

animal groomer

Animal groomers are in charge of grooming a range of animals, using the correct equipment, materials and methods.

Description

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.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

animal species signs of animal illness animal welfare legislation safe work practices in a veterinary setting animal behaviour biosecurity related to animals animal welfare anatomy of animals physiology of animals

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

environmental enrichment for animals

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

groom animals handle customer complaints provide first aid to animals monitor the welfare of animals apply safe work practices in a veterinary setting style a dog's coat manage animal biosecurity plan dog grooming work control animal movement dry dog's coat for further treatment handle veterinary emergencies treat animals ethically provide facilities for animal grooming services advise on animal welfare bathe dogs apply animal hygiene practices

OPTIONALOptional competences

assist customers make decisions regarding the animal's welfare assess animal's condition manage a small-to-medium business interview animal owners on animals' conditions communicate with customers apply numeracy skills breed reptiles deal with challenging people manage animal welfare take advantage of learning opportunities in veterinary science cope with challenging circumstances in the veterinary sector understand the needs of animals follow work schedule understand the animal's situation calculate rates per hours

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)