Job outlooks for Pet groomers and animal care workers

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pet groomer (65220)

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These outlooks were updated on December 10, 2025.

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  • Newfoundland and LabradorModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
    • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.

    Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in Newfoundland and Labrador:

    • Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Personal and laundry services (NAICS 812): 72%
      • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 13%
      • Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 8%
      • Religious, grant-making, civic, and professional and similar organizations (NAICS 813): 5%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 70% compared to 83% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 30% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • 40% of pet groomers and animal care workers work all year, while 60% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 38 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.
    • 49% of pet groomers and animal care workers are self-employed compared to an average of 8% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 8% compared to 51% for all occupations
      • Women: 92% compared to 49% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 6% compared to 11% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 26% compared to 27% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 23% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 31% compared to 23% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 11% compared to 14% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Avalon Peninsula Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the Avalon Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.

      Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in the Avalon Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 75%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 19%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 6%

    • Notre Dame-Central-Bonavista Bay Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

      Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:

      • Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 79%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 11%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 11%

    • South Coast–Burin Peninsula Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

      Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:

      • Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 79%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 11%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 11%

    • West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

      Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region:

      • Approximately 70 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 87%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 13%

  • Prince Edward IslandModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
    • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in Prince Edward Island:

    • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 49%
      • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 30%
      • Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 21%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 63% compared to 84% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 38% compared to 16% for all occupations
    • 25% of pet groomers and animal care workers work all year, while 75% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 36 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
    • 31% of pet groomers and animal care workers are self-employed compared to an average of 13% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: less than 5% compared to 51% for all occupations
      • Women: more than 95% compared to 49% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: n/a
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 20% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 30% compared to 11% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 10% compared to 25% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 15% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

  • Nova ScotiaModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
    • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in Nova Scotia:

    • Approximately 750 people work in this occupation.
    • Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Personal and laundry services (NAICS 812): 74%
      • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 10%
      • Religious, grant-making, civic, and professional and similar organizations (NAICS 813): 6%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 61% compared to 82% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 39% compared to 18% for all occupations
    • 36% of pet groomers and animal care workers work all year, while 64% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 39 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • 51% of pet groomers and animal care workers are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 14% compared to 51% for all occupations
      • Women: 86% compared to 49% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 13% compared to 10% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 36% compared to 27% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 18% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 19% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 13% compared to 20% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Annapolis Valley Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the Annapolis Valley region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in the Annapolis Valley region:

      • Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 80%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 10%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%

    • Cape Breton Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the Cape Breton region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in the Cape Breton region:

      • Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 56%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 43%

    • Halifax Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the Halifax region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in the Halifax region:

      • Approximately 310 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 84%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%

    • North Shore Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the North Shore region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in the North Shore region:

      • Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 92%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 8%

    • Southern Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the Southern region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in the Southern region:

      • Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): more than 95%

  • New BrunswickModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
    • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.

    Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in New Brunswick:

    • Approximately 700 people work in this occupation.
    • Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Personal and laundry services (NAICS 812): 79%
      • Religious, grant-making, civic, and professional and similar organizations (NAICS 813): 7%
      • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 6%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 56% compared to 84% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 43% compared to 16% for all occupations
    • 40% of pet groomers and animal care workers work all year, while 60% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 40 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • 53% of pet groomers and animal care workers are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 19% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 81% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 8% compared to 11% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 37% compared to 30% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 30% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 22% compared to 23% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 16% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Campbellton–Miramichi Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the Campbellton - Miramichi region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.

      Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in the Campbellton - Miramichi region:

      • Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): more than 95%

    • Edmundston–Woodstock Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the Edmundston - Woodstock region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.

      Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in the Edmundston - Woodstock region:

      • Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): more than 95%

    • Fredericton–Oromocto Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.

      Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:

      • Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): more than 95%

    • Moncton–Richibucto Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the Moncton - Richibucto region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.

      Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in the Moncton - Richibucto region:

      • Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 94%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 6%

    • Saint John–St. Stephen Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.

      Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

      • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 55%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 32%
        • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 13%

  • QuebecModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
    • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in Quebec:

    • Approximately 4,900 people work in this occupation.
    • Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Personal and laundry services (NAICS 812): 52%
      • Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 12%
      • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 10%
      • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 8%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 66% compared to 82% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 34% compared to 18% for all occupations
    • 46% of pet groomers and animal care workers work all year, while 54% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 39 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • 37% of pet groomers and animal care workers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 23% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 77% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 18% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 28% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 24% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 22% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 5% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region:

      • Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 64%
        • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 18%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%

    • Bas-Saint-Laurent Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:

      • Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 41%
        • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 24%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 19%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 15%

    • Capitale-Nationale Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in the Capitale-Nationale region:

      • Approximately 310 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 53%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 20%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 20%

    • Centre-du-Québec Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the Centre-du-Québec region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in the Centre-du-Québec region:

      • Approximately 280 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 50%
        • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 30%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 6%

    • Chaudière-Appalaches Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:

      • Approximately 260 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 43%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 18%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 13%
        • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 10%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 6%

    • Estrie Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the Estrie region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in the Estrie region:

      • Approximately 310 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 53%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 20%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 6%
        • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 6%

    • Lanaudière Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the Lanaudière region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in the Lanaudière region:

      • Approximately 410 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 50%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 21%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 15%

    • Laurentides Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the Laurentides region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in the Laurentides region:

      • Approximately 380 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 69%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 13%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 12%
        • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 5%

    • Laval Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region, for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region,:

      • Approximately 2,110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Mauricie Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the Mauricie region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in the Mauricie region:

      • Approximately 240 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 46%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 21%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 17%
        • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 13%

    • Montréal Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:

      • Approximately 2,110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Montérégie Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the Montérégie region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in the Montérégie region:

      • Approximately 1,560 people work in this occupation.
      • Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 47%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 15%
        • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 11%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 6%

    • Outaouais Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the Outaouais region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in the Outaouais region:

      • Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 86%
        • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 7%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%

    • Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

      • Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 43%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 18%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 14%
        • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 13%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 11%

  • OntarioModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
    • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in Ontario:

    • Approximately 13,950 people work in this occupation.
    • Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Personal and laundry services (NAICS 812): 62%
      • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 15%
      • Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 10%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 55% compared to 81% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 45% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • 40% of pet groomers and animal care workers work all year, while 60% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 37 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • 51% of pet groomers and animal care workers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 17% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 83% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 11% compared to 9% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 38% compared to 25% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 11% compared to 8% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 25% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 12% compared to 24% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 2,070 people work in this occupation.
      • Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 71%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 17%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%

    • Kingston–Pembroke Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the Kingston - Pembroke region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in the Kingston - Pembroke region:

      • Approximately 370 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 74%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 14%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%

    • Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

      • Approximately 1,850 people work in this occupation.
      • Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 69%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 12%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%

    • London Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the London region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in the London region:

      • Approximately 640 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 70%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 14%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 13%

    • Muskoka–Kawarthas Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region:

      • Approximately 480 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 81%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 12%

    • Northeast Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the Northeast region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in the Northeast region:

      • Approximately 430 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 71%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 18%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 10%

    • Ottawa Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the Ottawa region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in the Ottawa region:

      • Approximately 1,080 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 62%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 15%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%

    • Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 320 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 71%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 20%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 5%

    • Toronto Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the Toronto region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in the Toronto region:

      • Approximately 4,500 people work in this occupation.
      • Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 67%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 13%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 13%

    • Windsor-Sarnia Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the Windsor - Sarnia region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in the Windsor - Sarnia region:

      • Approximately 460 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 64%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 18%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 11%

  • ManitobaModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
    • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
    • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

    Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in Manitoba:

    • Approximately 1,100 people work in this occupation.
    • Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Personal and laundry services (NAICS 812): 63%
      • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 20%
      • Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 6%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 56% compared to 81% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 44% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • 48% of pet groomers and animal care workers work all year, while 52% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 38 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • 31% of pet groomers and animal care workers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 13% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 88% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 15% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 44% compared to 31% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 22% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 9% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 9% compared to 20% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • North Central Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the North Central region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
      • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

      Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in the North Central region:

      • Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 78%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 22%

    • North Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • South Central Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the South Central region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
      • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

      Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in the South Central region:

      • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 78%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 22%

    • Southeast Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the Southeast region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
      • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

      Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in the Southeast region:

      • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 88%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%

    • Southwest Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the Southwest region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
      • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

      Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in the Southwest region:

      • Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 87%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 13%

    • Winnipeg Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the Winnipeg region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
      • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

      Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in the Winnipeg region:

      • Approximately 600 people work in this occupation.
      • Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 68%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 21%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 7%

  • SaskatchewanModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
    • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in Saskatchewan:

    • Approximately 1,200 people work in this occupation.
    • Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Personal and laundry services (NAICS 812): 73%
      • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 13%
      • Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 5%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 56% compared to 81% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 43% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • 45% of pet groomers and animal care workers work all year, while 55% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 39 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • 32% of pet groomers and animal care workers are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 13% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 88% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 14% compared to 11% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 51% compared to 33% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 17% compared to 15% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 12% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 5% compared to 18% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Northern Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the Northern region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in the Northern region:

      • Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 73%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 27%

    • Prince Albert Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the Prince Albert region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in the Prince Albert region:

      • Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 73%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 27%

    • Regina–Moose Mountain Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the Regina - Moose Mountain region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in the Regina - Moose Mountain region:

      • Approximately 270 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 77%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 13%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 10%

    • Saskatoon–Biggar Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:

      • Approximately 290 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 79%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%

    • Swift Current–Moose Jaw Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region:

      • Approximately 70 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 88%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 12%

  • AlbertaModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
    • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
    • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

    Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in Alberta:

    • Approximately 5,700 people work in this occupation.
    • Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Personal and laundry services (NAICS 812): 68%
      • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 14%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 57% compared to 80% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 42% compared to 20% for all occupations
    • 48% of pet groomers and animal care workers work all year, while 52% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 38 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • 40% of pet groomers and animal care workers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 14% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 86% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 15% compared to 10% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 45% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 12% compared to 13% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 15% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 11% compared to 21% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
      • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

      Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

      • Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 77%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%
        • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 6%

    • Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
      • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

      Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region:

      • Approximately 310 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 77%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%
        • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 6%

    • Calgary Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the Calgary region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
      • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

      Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in the Calgary region:

      • Approximately 1,980 people work in this occupation.
      • Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 80%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%

    • Camrose–Drumheller Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the Camrose - Drumheller region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
      • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

      Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in the Camrose - Drumheller region:

      • Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 69%
        • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 14%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 7%

    • Edmonton Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the Edmonton region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
      • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

      Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in the Edmonton region:

      • Approximately 1,740 people work in this occupation.
      • Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 67%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 20%

    • Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
      • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

      Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

      • Approximately 270 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 70%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%

    • Red Deer Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the Red Deer region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
      • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

      Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in the Red Deer region:

      • Approximately 270 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 83%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 14%

    • Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

      Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:

      • Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 86%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 14%

  • British ColumbiaLimited

    The employment outlook will be Limited for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
    • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Employment will see the most gains in regions with high population growth, such as parts of the Lower Mainland and the Okanagan. 

    Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in British Columbia:

    • Approximately 4,650 people work in this occupation.
    • Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Personal and laundry services (NAICS 812): 70%
      • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 11%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 55% compared to 78% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 45% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • 42% of pet groomers and animal care workers work all year, while 57% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 38 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • 49% of pet groomers and animal care workers are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 17% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 83% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 11% compared to 8% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 43% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 14% compared to 13% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 16% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 13% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Cariboo Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the Cariboo region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in the Cariboo region:

      • Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 89%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 11%

    • Kootenay Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the Kootenay region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in the Kootenay region:

      • Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 89%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%

    • Lower Mainland–Southwest Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
      • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
      • Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

      Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

      • Approximately 2,760 people work in this occupation.
      • Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 75%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 11%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 6%

    • Nechako Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • Thompson–Okanagan Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

      • Approximately 560 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 85%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 6%

    • Vancouver Island and Coast Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

      • Approximately 920 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 77%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%

  • Yukon TerritoryUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

  • Northwest TerritoriesUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

  • NunavutUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

Related links

Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS) - Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)

Labour Market Information Survey
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