If you love animals, why not pursue a career that allows you to work with them each day? Study how to become a cat and dog groomer with Penn Foster's online Pet and Dog Grooming Program. Our self-paced, mobile-friendly program can be completed in as little as three months.
Cost of Program
$599
$669 Save $70
or
$50/month, Start for as low as $29
800-275-4410 (9AM - 9PM EST)
Animal Care and Service Workers
AVG SALARY*
$24,990/yr
NUMBER OF JOBS*
350,900
JOB GROWTH*
22%
Our veterinary programs are designed with job-readiness in mind, and the Pet Grooming Certificate is no exception. A pet and dog grooming certificate can help you build your resume and learn skills you'll need to care for large and small animals, so you can get started on your pet and dog grooming career path.
State Licensing Requirements
Licensing and/or certification requirements for jobs in certain fields are not the same in every state and may include educational, testing, and/or experiential requirements beyond those offered by your Penn Foster Program. You should contact the state professional licensing board or similar regulatory body in the state(s) where you plan to work to determine their requirements before enrolling in your program. See the State Licensing page for contact information for state licensing/regulatory boards and certain industry licensing information.
Pet Grooming Student Success Stories
Penn Foster’s Pet Grooming Certificate Program can help prepare you for the first step in your animal care career. This program has helped recent graduates learn at their own pace, find new jobs, and learn how to better care for their own pets. Learn more Penn Foster graduates' experiences and how Penn Foster worked for them.
Angel H.
Penn Foster Graduate, 2021
“[Penn Foster] is affordable, flexible, and you can work at your own pace in the comfort of your own home.”
Estimated completion time:
With Penn Foster, you can learn at whatever pace works best for you. Some learners will be more comfortable moving faster, and dedicating more time, and the fast track estimate will apply to them. The average track will apply to most learners who can dedicate a few hours per week to completing their coursework.
The Pet Grooming Certificate Program at Penn Foster includes an introduction to dogs and cats, basic health care of cats and dogs, dog breeds, preparation for grooming, equipment selection, bathing and drying, and more. Your courses include:
Cost of Program
$599
$669 Save $70
Cost of Program
$649
$669 Save $20
cost of program
$669
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Pet and dog groomers earn an average salary of $24,990 per year, and job growth is projected to increase much faster than average in the next several years.*
Our Pet and Dog Grooming Program curriculum will help teach you fundamental skills to apply for positions in various environments such as humane societies, veterinary clinics, pet stores, or kennels
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Skills covered in our Pet Grooming Program include an introduction to dogs and cats, basic health care of cats and dogs, dog breeds, preparation for grooming, equipment selection, bathing and drying, and more.
Sources:
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. "Animal Care and Service Workers." Occupational Outlook Handbook. Accessed March 8, 2021.
Statements found in the United States Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook are not a guarantee of any post-graduation salary, in part because the data used to create the Occupational Outlook Handbook includes workers from differing educational backgrounds, levels of experience, and geographic areas of the country.
