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Pet Groomers and Animal Care Workers  (NOC 6483)
Kitchener--Waterloo--Barrie Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

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.

animal care worker (except farm), dog groomer, dog trainer, kennel attendant, laboratory animal attendant, pet groomer, pound attendant, veterinary attendant, zoo attendant.

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Workers in this group perform some or all of the following duties:
  • 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.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Barrie, Cambridge, Guelph, Kitchener, Orillia, Waterloo, Bradford West Gwillimbury, Collingwood, Innisfil, Midland, New Hamburg, New Tecumseth, Orangeville, Penetanguishene, Port McNicoll, Shelburne, Alliston, Ayr, Beeton, Buena Vista Park, Cardwell, Cookstown, Cumberland Beach, Elmira, Elmvale, Purple Hill, Rockcut, Rockwood, Starrview Acres, St. Jacobs, Tottenham

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Outlook & Prospects for Pet Groomers and Animal Care Workers in Kitchener--Waterloo--Barrie Region

The future forecast and current conditions for an occupation can vary based on location or due to changes in the economy, technology, or demand for a product or service.

Local Employment Potential Information

Table on the employment potential for Pet Groomers and Animal Care Workers in Kitchener--Waterloo--Barrie Region as well as in the rest of the Ontario.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
Kitchener--Waterloo--Barrie Region N/A N/A
[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
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