Summary
Work history
Education
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Holly Dixon

Dukinfield,Tameside

Summary

Dedicated animal care professional with extensive experience in grooming, including shampooing, conditioning, and de-shedding. Proven ability to create a calm and controlled environment for various dog breeds, ensuring their comfort and well-being. Strong understanding of different temperaments, applying patience and care in all interactions.

Work history

Dog grooming assistant

Abi Leonard
Hyde, Tameside
09.2025 - Current
  • Ensured clean, hygienic environment with thorough cleaning of tools and station.
  • Handled all breeds of dogs confidently regardless of size or temperament; ensured safe handling at all times.
  • Utilised high-quality products, ensuring safe and effective grooming results..
  • Assisted professional groomers for smooth workflow.
  • Lifted dogs of varying weights and breeds for bathing and grooming services on daily basis.
  • Swept and mopped floors, cleaned kennels and runs and emptied trash to reduce infection risk among people and animals.
  • Followed established process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, matting and parasites.
  • Picked up and placed animal waste produced in public areas in proper receptacles.

Education

B-Tech extended diploma - Animal Management

Tameside College
Ashton-under-Lyne
09.2025 -

Skills

  • Gentle restraint techniques
  • Professional pet grooming
  • Dog bathing methods
  • Patience with animals
  • Constructive feedback delivery
  • Comforting demeanor
  • Compassionate approach
  • Self-motivated work ethic
  • Task assertiveness
  • Organizational skills
  • Dependability

References

References available upon request.

Affiliations

  • Working with animals
  • Learning animal behaviours
  • Hiking

Timeline

Dog grooming assistant

Abi Leonard
09.2025 - Current

B-Tech extended diploma - Animal Management

Tameside College
09.2025 -
Holly Dixon