Pet groomers and animal care workers
Animal care workers feed, handle, train and groom animals and assist veterinarians, animal health technologists and technicians and animal breeders. Pet groomers clip coats, bathe and otherwise groom pets.
Moderate
Market Demand
TEER 5
Skill Level
NL, PE, NS
Top Provinces
What They Do
- Prepare food and feed animals, fish or birds at scheduled intervals
- Clean and disinfect cages, pens and surrounding areas
- Shampoo, clip and groom animals
- Assist veterinarians and animal health technologists and technicians to inoculate and treat animals
- Assist animal breeders to handle and nurture animals
- Assist scientists and researchers in conducting laboratory tests with animals
- Monitor and document animal behaviour
- Train dogs to obey commands and perform specific duties in response to signals.
Qualifications
- checkDepending on the type of work performed, training courses in animal handling, grooming or dog training are usually required. Animal health or veterinary assistant college courses may be required for animal care workers.
- checkCompletion of secondary school is usually required.
Market Outlook by Province
Newfoundland and Labrador
The employment outlook will be Moderate for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.Not many positions will become available due to retirements.Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in Newfoundland and Labrador: Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors: Personal and laundry services (NAICS 812): 72%Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 13%Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 8%Religious, grant-making, civic, and professional and similar organizations (NAICS 813): 5% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 70% compared to 83% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 30% compared to 17% for all occupations40% of pet groomers and animal care workers work all year, while 60% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 38 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.49% of pet groomers and animal care workers are self-employed compared to an average of 8% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 8% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 92% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 6% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 26% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 23% compared to 17% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 31% compared to 23% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 11% compared to 14% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
Moderate
Outlook
Prince Edward Island
The employment outlook will be Moderate for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.Not many positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in Prince Edward Island: Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors: Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 49%Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 30%Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 21% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 63% compared to 84% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 38% compared to 16% for all occupations25% of pet groomers and animal care workers work all year, while 75% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 36 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.31% of pet groomers and animal care workers are self-employed compared to an average of 13% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: less than 5% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: more than 95% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: 20% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 30% compared to 11% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 10% compared to 25% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 15% compared to 17% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
Moderate
Outlook
Nova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Moderate for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.Not many positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in Nova Scotia: Approximately 750 people work in this occupation. Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors: Personal and laundry services (NAICS 812): 74%Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 10%Religious, grant-making, civic, and professional and similar organizations (NAICS 813): 6% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 61% compared to 82% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 39% compared to 18% for all occupations36% of pet groomers and animal care workers work all year, while 64% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 39 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.51% of pet groomers and animal care workers are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 14% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 86% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 13% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 36% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 18% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 19% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 13% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
Moderate
Outlook
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Immigration Pathways
TEER 5 occupations require short-term work demonstration and minimal formal education. Immigration pathways are limited but some provincial programs apply.
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Top Companies Hiring
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PetSmart
2 active roles · Winnipeg, MB · Cambridge, ON
Semex/Boviteq
2 active roles · Brockville, ON · Guelph, ON
Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo
2 active roles · Calgary, AB
Acosta Group
2 active roles · Moncton, NB · Fort McMurray, AB
City of Edmonton
1 active role · Edmonton, AB
City of Vancouver
1 active role · Vancouver, BC
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Monitoring
to oversee animals during minor procedures, grooming or day-to day to detect any signs of illness or distress
Oral Communication: Active Listening
to understand instructions from veterinarians, animal health professionals and clients
Body Flexibility
to bend, reach and move animals around to groom or examine them
Static Strength
to hold or support animals in place safely without causing injury, such as during grooming, feeding or handling
Attention to Detail
to observe signs of health issues, accurately administer treatments and meticulously groom animals to maintain their health
Knowledge in Client Service
to engage with pet owners effectively and ensure their needs or concerns are addressed professionally and empathetically
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