Animal Grooming
Certificate · 2 Semesters
A one-year Ontario College Certificate program at the Haileybury Campus covering pet grooming through hands-on and practicum-based learning. Topics include client relations, animal behaviour, handling techniques, skin and coat care, breed-specific grooming styles, tool utilization, and small business management. Students gain real-world experience in Northern College’s Veterinary Sciences Centre and are prepared for the Canadian Professional Pet Stylists Certification Exam. The program may be taken concurrently with the Veterinary Assistant certificate.
| Credential | Certificate |
| Length | 2 Semesters |
| Campuses | Haileybury |
| OCAS code | H133 |
Courses
- AG1013 — Grooming the Companion Animal
- AG1026 — Professional Grooming I
- GN1083 — Managing for Success
- VA1042 — Animal Behaviour Study
- VA1043 — Client Relations
- VA2042 — Animal Handling
- VT1011 — Kennel Duty I
- AG2000 — Master Stylist I
- AG2005 — Professional Groom II
- BU2213 — Small Business Management
- GN1443 — Indigenous Culture & Awareness
- VA2032 — Feeds and Feeding of Companion Animals
- VA2052 — Basic Animal Procedures
- VA2053 — Coat and Skin Care
- VT2011 — Kennel Duty II
Documents
- Program Requirements — PDF · 357 KB
Source: https://www.northerncollege.ca/program/animal-grooming/