Job prospects Veterinary Attendant in the Kingston–Pembroke Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Pet groomers and animal care workers" in the Kingston–Pembroke Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Pet groomers and animal care workers in the Kingston–Pembroke Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the Kingston - Pembroke region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • A moderate number of 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 the Kingston - Pembroke region:

  • Approximately 370 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): 81%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

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