# 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.

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|---|---|
| Credential | Certificate |
| Length | 2 Semesters |
| Campuses | Haileybury |
| OCAS code | H133 |

[Apply →](https://ontariocolleges.ca/en/cba?collegeCode=NORT)

## Courses

- [AG1013 — Grooming the Companion Animal](/courses/ag/ag1013)
- [AG1026 — Professional Grooming I](/courses/ag/ag1026)
- [GN1083 — Managing for Success](/courses/gn/gn1083)
- [VA1042 — Animal Behaviour Study](/courses/va/va1042)
- [VA1043 — Client Relations](/courses/va/va1043)
- [VA2042 — Animal Handling](/courses/va/va2042)
- [VT1011 — Kennel Duty I](/courses/vt/vt1011)
- [AG2000 — Master Stylist I](/courses/ag/ag2000)
- [AG2005 — Professional Groom II](/courses/ag/ag2005)
- [BU2213 — Small Business Management](/courses/bu/bu2213)
- [GN1443 — Indigenous Culture & Awareness](/courses/gn/gn1443)
- [VA2032 — Feeds and Feeding of Companion Animals](/courses/va/va2032)
- [VA2052 — Basic Animal Procedures](/courses/va/va2052)
- [VA2053 — Coat and Skin Care](/courses/va/va2053)
- [VT2011 — Kennel Duty II](/courses/vt/vt2011)

## Documents

- [Program Requirements](/documents/animal-grooming-pdf) — PDF · 357 KB

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<small>Source: [https://www.northerncollege.ca/program/animal-grooming/](https://www.northerncollege.ca/program/animal-grooming/)</small>