Job prospects Animal Groomer (except Horses) near Red Deer (AB)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Pet groomers and animal care workers" near Red Deer (AB) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Pet groomers and animal care workers near Red Deer (AB). The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the Red Deer region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • 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 Red Deer region:

  • Approximately 270 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): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

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