Pet Groomer Courses
A pet groomer enhances the appearance of pets through bathing, grooming, and health checks while needing patience, flexibility, and good people skills.
AI Exposure
Low
Core skills such as social intelligence and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).
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How do I become a Pet Groomer
Get qualified to work as a Pet Groomer with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
ACM30122
Duration
6 months - 12 months
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Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online
Become a qualified Pet Groomer with the ACM30122 Certificate III in Animal Care Services (Pet Grooming). This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to groom dogs and companion animals, as well as communicate with customers and co-workers. Grooming competencies include: washing and brushing dogs, grooming companion animals, understanding coat requirements for different dog breeds, enhancing coat and skin condition, ensuring the wellbeing of animals. Enquire now for entry requirements, pet ...
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Duration
6 months - 12 months
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Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online
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ACMMIC401
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Blended, On Campus, Online
The ACMMIC401 Implant Microchip in Cats and Dogs course is ideal for animal care professionals such as attendants, veterinary nurses, and management officers. It covers both theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for aseptic microchip implantation in cats and dogs, ensuring minimal discomfort to the animals. Practical assessments involve microchipping under a veterinarian’s supervision. This unit is essential for those involved in animal identification and traceability, including veterinary s...
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ACMGEN309
The ACMGEN309 Provide Basic Animal First Aid covers the skills and knowledge necessary to offer immediate first aid to animals in emergencies. It involves recognising and responding to situations requiring basic aid. This unit is designed for those in the animal care industry, working in various facilities, who are expected to deliver initial care under broad supervision, manage their tasks, solve routine issues, and adhere to schedules.
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ACMSS00032
The ACMSS00032 Advanced Grooming Skill Set provides individuals with comprehensive training in grooming various coat types found in dog breeds recognised by the Australian National Kennel Council. It focuses on developing the expertise required to handle and care for different coat textures and conditions, ensuring proper grooming techniques are applied. Additionally, participants will gain the ability to identify common coat and skin conditions in companion animals, enabling them to deliver a higher stan...
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How much does a Pet Groomer earn?
In Australia, a full time pet groomer generally earns $1,200 per week ($62,400 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
What are the job opportunities for a Pet Groomer?
The number of people working as a pet groomer has increased steadily and there are now 4,100 people in this role (this has increased from 3,100 five years ago). Many people choose to be a pet groomer in a part-time role. Pet groomers may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
How do I become a Pet Groomer?
To become a pet groomer, consider the Certificate III in Pet Grooming. This is an 18 month course covering everything you need to know to groom domestic cats and dogs. You’ll learn grooming techniques and become familiar with the equipment needed for pet grooming including hydro-bath. You’ll also cover other relevant topics including hygiene and infection control.
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A pet groomer looks after the physical appearance of family pets. You’ll mostly work with dogs, but you could expect to work with other animals like cats or guinea pigs from time to time. A pet groomer’s day might involve bathing animals, washing their fur, cutting their hair and clipping their nails. You might also clean teeth and ears and keep an eye out for things like skin irritations or injuries under the fur the owner may not have noticed. Occasionally owners might even request something fancy like coloured hair for their pooch or painted nails!
To be a pet groomer you’ll need to really love working with animals. You may have to look after animals of all sizes, breeds and temperaments so flexibility is important. Animals can be unpredictable so you’ll need to be patient – sometimes they do not enjoy having a bath! Pet groomers also need people skills because you’ll need to talk with pet owners about what they need for their animal. Time management is important too because you’ll be handling many clients each day.
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