Through a combination of lectures and practical experience, this one-year program will prepare students to work as an animal groomer. Students can use the skills they receive to work for other animal service providers or to start their own business.

This program may be taken concurrently with the Veterinary Assistant program. The student would then graduate with a double certificate. Call the Haileybury Campus for further details.

Graduates of this program are equipped with a solid base of technical skills and knowledge in animal grooming. They will be able to work in a number of settings, such as veterinary clinics, veterinary hospitals, pet grooming centers and pet stores. They will also be able to start their own business.

Employment Opportunities

Graduates may find employment in a number of settings such as veterinary clinics, veterinary hospitals, pet grooming centres, pet stores. Graduates may also start their own business.

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
Grade 12 English (C, U, or E)
Proficiency in word processing recommended

Or equivalent

Or mature student status (an applicant who does not have a high school diploma or equivalent, and will have reached the age of 19 years on or before the start of the program). Mature students must undergo academic testing prior to admission into a program. Call the Admissions Office at 705-235-7222 for more details.

Note: Academic prerequisites for this program may be obtained free of charge through Academic Upgrading. Refer to the Postsecondary Preparation section in this calendar for more details.

Additional Admissions Requirements

• Proficiency in word processing recommended.
• Rabies vaccine series and titre prior to start of program (at student’s expense)
• Note: Students are expected to provide a basic grooming kit.

Program of Studies

Semester I
AG1013 Grooming the Companion Animal
AG1023 Professional Grooming - Cats
AG1033 Professional Grooming-Dogs
GN1082 College Success
VA1001 Animal Behaviour
VA1032 Client Relations
VA1033 Clinical Procedures
VA2024 Animal Handling
VT1123 Kennel Duty I

Semester II
AG2003 Canine Grooming Salon
AG2013 Feline Grooming Salon
BU2024 Small Business Management
GN1062 Ethics
VA2032 Feeds and Feeding of Companion Animals
VA2052 Basic Animal Procedures
VA2053 Coat and Skin Care
VT2042 Management Technology
VT2123 Kennel Duty II

For program information:
Dr. Sarah McLaughlin
Program Coordinator
705-672-3376 ext. 8812
mclaughlins@northern.on.ca