Skill

groom animals

Prepare the environment for grooming, select the correct grooming equipment and grooming methods for the animal. Apply occupational health and safety principles, of basic animal anatomy and physiology, including the identification and reporting of any abnormalities.

Alternative Names

groom dogsgroom petscarry out cat groomingcarry out dog groomingprovide hygienic care and cleaning of animalscarry out pet groominggroom companion animalsgroom catscarry out animal groomingprovide animal grooming

Essential for these occupations

groom animals is listed as an essential skill for 3 occupation(s).

Optional for these occupations

groom animals is a useful but optional skill for 6 occupation(s).

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Quick Facts

TypeSkill
ClassificationESCO
DigitalNo
GreenNo
Essential for3 occupations
Optional for6 occupations
Total occupations9
Alt names10

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