516402 - Pet groomer

Provides home animal hygiene services - they wash, cut, comb, trim nails and clean ears.

Main activities

* perform hygiene services for various types of animals, including dogs, cats, rats, rabbits and others.;
* perform nail care to avoid possible health problems;
* clean the ears of pets to avoid ear infections and other problems;
* control the length of the pet's fur and keeps it clean, healthy, avoiding fur wear and irritation;
* clean teeth to keep animals' teeth clean and healthy;
* fight against pet parasites such as fleas, ticks, etc., use special shampoos and other products to avoid parasite infections and other related problems.

Characteristic competences

* behave ethically with animals;
* use specialized grooming, shaving and other tools;
* work with different pets;
* distinguish various animal breeds and their specific needs;
* identify if animals have health problems and apply necessary hygiene measures.