Summary Animal Health Care Assistant in Canada
Find key facts and figures about working as an animal health care assistant. The following information is applicable to all Pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220).
Description
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. Workers in this group are employed by animal hospitals and clinics, animal shelters, breeding and boarding kennels, zoos, laboratories, retail pet shops, dog training schools, pet grooming establishments, or may be self-employed.
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Requirements
On-the-job training
This occupation usually requires short-term work experience and no formal education.
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Wages
$17.50/hour
Median wage in Canada
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Prospects
Varies
The job prospects vary across Canada depending on the province or territory.
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Jobs
65 jobs
advertised in Canada
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Competencies
- Instructing
- Monitoring
- Management of Material Resources
- Quality Control Testing
- Troubleshooting
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