Pet groomer, Kaipoipoi mōkaikai
Also known as
- Pet stylist, animal groomer, dog groomer
Pet groomers care for, wash, trim and style dogs, cats and other domestic pets. They may give pet care advice.
Duration
02:51 mins
Your pay could be
$50K
Lower
$50K to $60K
Most common
$73K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-1 year
Pet groomers
- usually work regular business hours but may work weekends
- usually work in pet salons or from home
- may work in noisy and dangerous conditions
- need to be practical, accurate and safety conscious
Tasks
- wash pets
- brush, comb and detangle fur
- trim and style fur
- trim and file pet nails
- provide pet day care services
- give advice to pet owners
- communicate with customers
- book appointments and manage schedules
Practical
Social
Creative
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You may need
- to complete a short course in pet grooming
- experience in similar work
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job.
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