Job requirements Dog Groomer in Canada

Find out what you typically need to work as a dog groomer in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • Depending 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.
  • Completion of secondary school is usually required.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

We don’t have any data on professional certification requirements. This occupation is not regulated in Canada based on our records.

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

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