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name: animal-groomer
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'animal groomer' (also: animal grooming service provider, animal groomers, animal grooming specialist, dog grooming specialist, dog groomer, cat groomer). Use when the user asks for typical animal groomer work such as: typical animal groomer responsibilities"
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# 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.

## Core workflow


## How to use this skill

- Read [references/profile.md](references/profile.md) for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult [references/tasks.md](references/tasks.md) for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check [references/skills.md](references/skills.md) for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check [references/tools.md](references/tools.md) for the software commonly used in this role.

## Key competences (essential)

- advise on animal welfare
- anatomy of animals
- animal behaviour
- animal species
- animal welfare
- animal welfare legislation
- apply animal hygiene practices
- apply safe work practices in a veterinary setting
- bathe dogs
- biosecurity related to animals
- control animal movement
- dry dog's coat for further treatment
- groom animals
- handle customer complaints
- handle veterinary emergencies

## Hot technologies

- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word

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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/5a940ae0-3fa4-40f9-8ca4-17bf792da243), O*NET 30.3 (39-2021.00, manual nearest match). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*