Also called: Dog Groomer
Bathes, brushes, trims and styles dogs and cats at grooming salons, pet stores and vet clinics, keeping each animal calm and safe.
She grooms eight dogs a day, from a doodle's full haircut to a nail trim on a nervous chihuahua, keeping each animal calm and safe on the table.
Many groomers are paid commission plus tips.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 1 year after high school. Grooming school or apprenticeship; certification is optional.
Ways in: Trade school, Apprenticeship, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Pet Grooming (trade school).
Growing much faster than average (about 11% over 10 years). BLS animal care and service worker projection.
Low risk for 10 years. Booking is automated, but bathing and trimming wiggly dogs and cats stays hands-on and in demand.
Classes: Animal science (FFA/Ag CTE), Art, Business.
Official data: O*NET occupation 39-2021.
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