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.

Alternative Labels

animal groomers

animal grooming service provider

animal grooming specialist

cat groomer

dog groomer

dog grooming specialist

groomer of animals

horse groomer

poultry groomer

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

advise on animal welfare apply animal hygiene practices apply safe work practices in a veterinary setting bathe dogs 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 plan dog grooming work provide facilities for animal grooming services provide first aid to animals style a dog's coat treat animals ethically

Essential Knowledge

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

Optional Skills and Competences

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 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

Optional Knowledge

environmental enrichment for animals

Skills & Competences

Concept status

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/5a940ae0-3fa4-40f9-8ca4-17bf792da243

Status

released

Occupations

animal groomer

Concept overview

Skills & Competences

Skills & Competences

Concept status