Learn how to become a Pet Groomer at home, at your own pace with Penn Foster. There are certain skills you need to begin a career as a Pet Groomer. The Penn Foster Pet Groomer Program helps you learn them quickly and conveniently. You'll get training in:
- Maintenance and care of kennels and crates
- Dog types, personalities, and handling
- Cat types, personalities, and handling
- Anatomy and health care of dogs and cats
- Equipment use and care
And you'll learn it all at home no classroom needed! This distance learning program is like having your own personal Pet Groomer school!
- Start a creative, moneymaking career in a growing field.
- Why complete a Pet Groomer training program? With the right credentials, you can:
- Work for a grooming salon, pet shop, or start your own business.
- Work for a veterinary clinic or kennel.
Demand for Pet Groomers will increase 22% by 2012*. Because pet ownership is on the rise, there's an increasing demand for skilled professionals to keep dogs and cats bathed, brushed, and trimmed!
We'll send you FREE information with absolutely no obligation! Find out more about Penn Foster's Pet Groomer training that includes:
- All the books, lessons, equipment, and learning aids you need.
- Grooming tools and consultation privileges.
- Toll-free instructional support.
- Access to student services by website, phone, and mail.
Get more information today and in as little as six months from enrollment, you can be on your way to a career as a professional Pet Groomer!
Pet Grooming Classes and On Line Pet Grooming Schools
Dogs and cats are so much a part of our society that they have their own movie stars, and have had for a long time. Do you remember FievelMousekewitz or Rin Tin Tin? Pet care services are big business in the US and as with any other career; you start at the bottom. One thing many want to know however is where is the top and how long will it take for you to get there? The PSCA defines the path you will take to the top. There are two "tops" in fact, one is the National Certified Master Groomer and the other is the Certified Kennel Operator. The PSCA defines 3 primary levels of certification:
LEVEL I Certified Technician (CPCT)
This is a self-paced, home-study course designed to teach the basic principles of pet care and facilities management. The only requirements of this course are the simple passing of the required test after preparing with the study course materials. If the test is passed, at any time, you will then be ready for this level of the career.
LEVEL II: Certified Advanced Technician (CAPCT)
This is the intermediate continuation of Level I and provides in-depth, self-paced study of animal care, customer service, management, staff supervision. The only requirements include successfully completing the Level I Certified Technician course. It also requires at least one-year of professional training and experience in pet care.
LEVEL III: Certified Kennel Operator (CKO)
This course is for pet service facility operators, managers and supervisors. It’s primary focus is on the management and professional skills necessary for managing an animal business as well as the experience needed to care for the pets within the facility. The prerequisites are the successful completion of the Level II: Certified Advanced Technician course plus a minimum of three years experience of working in a pet care service facility. The last requirement is the candidate must currently be working as a pet care service facility operator/manager, either as an apprentice or as a paid employee.
As you can see this is the final product of the process. After three years, you will be qualified to manage a kennel or the boarding operation for a veterinary service. Earnings are not very well documented but the average salary for animal care workers is $18,000 to $24,000. While it might seem almost like charity work for some, the rewards are far greater than anyone would initially realize. The love and respect you receive from the surrounding community almost drowns out the meager pay you might receive. Accounting for the years of experience and the management level position $35,000 and above is realistic. If you are looking for an exciting career then pet grooming classes might just be a good fit for you.
