Animal Grooming

Diploma of Applied Arts

Duration: 2 semesters

Program Description

Combine your love of animals with being your own boss. Start your own business as an animal groomer! Academy Canada's Animal Grooming program is a two semester diploma program that will teach students the technical skills required to be a successful groomer. Academy Canada will offer this program as developed by Northern College of Ontario.

Program Courses

• VA1012 Client Relations I
• VA2012 Client Relations II
• VA1033 Clinical Procedures
• GN1062 Ethics
• VA2023 Animal Handling and Behaviour I
• VA2043 Animal Handling and Behaviour II
• INFT Information Technology
• ICPU Introduction to Computers with Publisher
• AG1003 Grooming - Cats I
• AG2002 Grooming - Cats II
• VT1123 Kennel Duty I
• VT2123 Kennel Duty II
• BU2024 Small Business Management
• VA2032 Feeding and Grooming of Companion Animals
• VA1023 Grooming I
• VA2033 Grooming II
• AG1006 Grooming - Dogs I
• AG2006 Grooming - Dogs II
• GN1082 College Success
• Standard First Aid
• Back Injury

Employment Opportunities

Upon successful completion of the Animal Grooming program, graduates will find employment (depending on specific hiring practices) in veterinary clinics, pet grooming centres, pet stores, or for yourself in your own business.

Entrance Requirements

High School Graduates or Equivalent

High School Graduates or Equivalent are eligible for admission to the Animal Grooming program. Students must complete an application form and provide a copy of High School, Adult Basic Education, or G.E.D. results. Under certain circumstances students who do not complete the formal High School requirements may be accepted upon the recommendation of a High School Principal or Guidance Counsellor. Please contact an Admissions Officer for further details.

Mature Students

Mature Students are eligible for admission to the Animal Grooming program. These students must be at least 19 years of age, complete an application form, provide a copy of recent marks, and write a Canadian Adult Achievement Test (CAAT) as arranged by Academy Canada.

For further information, please contact an Admissions Officer at 1-800-561-8000.

Program start dates are subject to sufficient enrollment.

Academy Canada reserves the right to modify any programs, courses, topics, objectives, etc.