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Pet Groomers and Animal Care Workers (NOC 6483)DescriptionAnimal 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. Example Titles
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DutiesPet groomers and animal care workers perform some or all of the following duties:
SkillsPet groomers and animal care workers need the following skills and abilities:
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Terms & ConditionsPet groomers and animal care workers commonly work indoors as well as outside. Their work may be physically demanding as they need to clean animal cages and lift heavy supplies. Most pet groomers and animal care workers work a 37.5 to 40 hour week which includes some evening work. The majority work full time full-time (53%), although part time opportunities are available. Approximately 37% of the workforce are self employed (37%). Earnings$18,800 per annum - starting $23,700 per annum - average $38,800 per annum - high Earnings are reviewed annually or more frequently if new information becomes available. Education / Training
Career PathsAnimal attendants often start their careers in part-time or summer jobs or as volunteers. Progression to animal health technologist jobs is possible with additional training. Animal care workers may specialize in grooming, training, laboratory work, health care, or kennel or pound attendant. With experience, kennel and pet shop attendants may eventually become managers or start their own businesses. OutlookEmployment prospects for pet groomers and animal care workers are expected to be good in the period 2010 - 2014. Employment in Manitoba in 2010 is estimated at 325. The occupational workforce is expected to remain fairly stable over the forecast period, although there may be some growth in demand as families with more disposable income and less time increasingly take advantage of grooming and attendant services for their pets.There will be frequent job openings due to turnover, as these jobs tend to attract young people at the beginning of their careers. In most cases there are few formal entry requirements for this occupational group other than a love of animals, so most positions are easily filled. Some pet groomers and animal care workers start by volunteering and get hired when a position comes open. Employment for pet groomers and animal care workers is fairly evenly distributed across the province. Across industries, employment in these occupations is concentrated in Other Services (except Public Administration) (63%), followed by Arts, Entertainment and Recreation (9%), Retail Trade (8%) and Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (8%). Employment by Age Group
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Please Note - The source for above charts is the 2006 Census. Professional Associations, Unions, and Regulatory Bodies...
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