Pet groomers and animal care workers in Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake

The employment outlook will be Limited for pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake 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.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about pet groomers and animal care workers in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:

• Approximately 120 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): 86%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 14%