Pet Groomer Profile (continued)

More Workplace Information Collected from Participating Employers

Methods of training most often used to train employees

(In order of importance)

  1. Job Shadowing
  2. Video

Requirements most employers look for:

  1. Own Transportation
  2. WHMIS
  3. First Aid
  4. Bondable
  5. Grade 12

Courses employers most often provide to employees:

  1. WHMIS
  2. Basic Pet Grooming/Cleaning
  3. Training on cash

Number of employers who stated they would hire applicants who do not have a grade 12 equivalent:

YES – 2 employers     No – 0

Number of employers who would consider applicants who could demonstrate or submit their demonstration results:

YES – 2 employer     No – 0 employers

Employers also base their hiring decisions on:

Experience with animals, no fear of animals (being scratched, bitten, etc) positive attitude, willingness to learn, basic grooming skills