Pet groomers and animal care workers in Cape Breton

The employment outlook will be Moderate for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the Cape Breton region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in the Cape Breton region:

• Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 56%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 43%