As an Animal Groomer, you will need to master following:

• advise on animal welfare
• anatomy of animals
• animal behaviour
• 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
• manage animal biosecurity
• physiology of animals
• plan dog grooming work
• provide facilities for animal grooming services
• provide first aid to animals
• safe work practices in a veterinary setting
• signs of animal illness
• style a dog's coat
• treat animals ethically

More generally, an animal groomer is also versed in:

• animal species
• animal welfare
• animal welfare legislation
• handle customer complaints
• handle veterinary emergencies
• monitor the welfare of animals

It also helps to know the following:

• assess animal's condition
• assist customers
• calculate rates per hours
• cope with challenging circumstances in the veterinary sector
• environmental enrichment for animals
• 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
• apply numeracy skills
• communicate with customers
• deal with challenging people
• follow work schedule