Animal Grooming
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.
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)