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Pet Groomer

Overview

Pet groomers are animal care specialists who groom and bathe domestic animals, improving pets' hygiene and looks.

Description

  • Bathe, condition, and dry pets.
  • Detangle and remove matted hair to keep coats healthy.
  • Brush pets' teeth, clean their ears, and trim their nails.
  • Groom and style pets according to owners' instructions or breed-specific standards.
  • Detect and alert pet owners about health problems like ear infections or skin diseases.

Entry requirements

  • No formal requirements needed. Gain experience through professional work or volunteering to see if this job suits you.
  • Internships, apprenticeships, and pet grooming courses will give you a competitive edge and hands-on skills.

Salary

$2,400 – 4,500

/mo

Salary ranges are estimated based on public information found on Singaporean job portals, including MyCareersFuture, MySkillsFuture. Updated as of 2026.

Trivia

Physical and mental stamina are essential. You'll lift large, excited, or frightened animals onto worktables, and grooming sessions can last over two hours.

What to expect

Pet grooming is popular among animal lovers due to high interaction with pets and owners. Take a comprehensive grooming course to learn about different animals.

Soft
skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to communicate clearly with pet owners about their pets' grooming needs.

Attention to detail

Able to notice small details during grooming and health checks.

Patience

Ability to stay calm and patient when working with nervous, excited, or challenging pets.

Grooming Skills

Skilled in precise trimming, bathing, and styling techniques for different pets.

Familiarity with animal behaviour.

Ability to recognise pets' signals and stress indicators to ensure safe, comfortable grooming sessions.

Health Problem Recognition

Ability to spot early signs of common pet diseases and health issues during grooming.

Hard
skills

Frequently asked questions

They work in various environments - solo practices, group salons, or large pet stores. Many salons collaborate with vet clinics. Some provide mobile grooming services as well.

They handle business operations like scheduling, maintaining workplace safety and cleanliness, and sometimes recommending products to pet owners.

They talk to the pet gently and pet them softly until the animal shows signs of relaxation before starting or continuing grooming.

They remain calm, ask what the customer is unhappy with, and fix it if possible. If not fixable, they apologise and may offer a discount.

They wear masks to avoid breathing hair and dandruff, plus bite-proof gloves, long pants, and arm coverings to protect from bites and scratches.