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Dog Groomer / Pet Groomer

Dog groomers bathe, clip, trim, and style dogs and other pets in grooming salons, mobile vans, and veterinary clinics. Florida's year-round outdoor lifestyle means pets need consistent grooming, and the state's enormous pet ownership rate — combined with a strong culture of pet pampering in affluent coastal communities — makes pet grooming a recession-resistant small business opportunity.

FL Median Salary
$36,400
Entry Salary
$25,000
Experienced
$52,000
FL Growth
N/A

Requirements & Training

  • Credential: No mandatory state license; National Dog Groomers Association (NDGAA) certification or International Professional Groomers (IPG) preferred

Career Path

  1. Bather/Brusher → Groomer → Senior Groomer → Mobile Owner / Grooming Salon Owner

Top Florida Employers

PetSmart (in-store salon)Petco (The Groomery)VCA Animal HospitalsIndependent mobile groomersVeterinary clinic grooming services

Related Programs

  • Pet Grooming Certificate
  • NDGAA Certification Prep
  • Animal Care Technology Certificate
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