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Animal Welfare Act 2006. The welfare of all farmed animals is protected by the Animal Welfare Act 2006 which makes it an offence to cause unnecessary suffering to any animal.

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RIDDOR is the 'Reporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations' 1995. By law it is required for employers, as well as people who are self-employed and also people who are in control of a premises, to report specified incidents in the workplace.

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This is the law that requires employers to 'Control Substances that are Hazardous to Health' and that includes nanomaterials. Doing a 'Risk Assessments'

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General Data Protection Regulation 2018. This means that everyone responsible for using personal data has to follow strict rules called 'Data Protection Principals'. They must make sure that the information is used fairly, lawfully, transparently.

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This is The Equality Act 2010. This is an Act of Parliament of the United Kingdom with primary purpose of consolidating, updating and supplementing the numerous prior Acts and Regulations.

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This is the Health And Safety At Work Act 1974. This defines the fundamental structure and authority for the encouragement, regulations and enforcements of a workplace health, safety and welfare within the United Kingdom.

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This is a partnership in which some or all partners have limited liabilities. It therefore can exhibit elements of partnerships and corporations. Each partner is not responsible or liable for another partners misconduct or negligence.

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A limited company is treated as a separate entity from its owners, with its own legal existence. The company's finances are separate from the personal finances of its owners.
Advantages:
Limited liability for debts.
Organisation may have limited lifespan.
capital can be raised issuing shares.
A board of directors an management team controls the business.
Directors are salaried and paid in tax the normal way.
The business may be perceived more professional than a  sole trader business.
Disadvantages:
Costs associated with the setting up and administering the business are higher.
Stringent accounting and auditing procedures apply.

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In a partnership, with two or more people are involved in the business. they share the risks, costs and profits associated with the business.
Advantages:
The business is more likely to survive if one of the business partners decide to leave.
Day to day management is shared.
different skills set means that the business is more likely to survive.
More capital investment may be available.
Find it more easier to get time away from the business.
Disadvantages:
Unlimited liability for debts incurred.
If partners have a disagreement then the business could be at risk.
All partners can be held responsible for any negligence occurred.

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You can start trading very quickly without having to make too much investment  and have complete control of how the business is run.
Advantages:
Minimal cost,
No accounting or business audits,
All profits from the business belong to you.
Disadvantages:
Unlimited liability for debts incurred.
As the business grows you may find it hard to access finance as a sole trader.
Fewer entitlements to social security benefits should to business fail or struggle to survive.

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Legislation Covering Student In A Work Placement. 

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Such placements must conform to the requirements of the Education Act 1996 and any other regulations in force at the time. Most Employers’ Liability policies will have a definition of “employee” that covers students on work experience placements.

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2 Definition of primary, secondary and further education.E+W

full-time education suitable to the requirements of junior pupils who have attained the age of 10 years and six months and whom it is expedient to educate together with junior pupils within paragraph (b). ]

(2) In this Act "secondary education" means-

(a) full-time education suitable to the requirements of pupils of compulsory school age who are either-

(ii) junior pupils who have attained the age of 10 years and six months and whom it is expedient to educate together with senior pupils of compulsory school age; and

(b) (subject to subsection (5)) full-time education suitable to the requirements of pupils who are over compulsory school age but under the age of 19 which is provided at a school at which education within paragraph (a) is also provided.

Education is also secondary education for the purposes of this Act (subject to subsection (5)) if it is provided by an institution which-

he receives his education partly at a school and, by virtue of arrangements made by the school, partly at another institution , and

the person's education, both at the school and at the other institution , is secondary education for the purposes of this Act (subject to subsection (5)). ]

(3) Subject to subsection (5), in this Act "further education" means-

(a) full-time and part-time education suitable to the requirements of persons who are over compulsory school age [ (including vocational, social, physical and recreational training) ], and

(b) organised leisure-time occupation provided in connection with the provision of such education,

except that it does not include secondary education or (in accordance with subsection (7)) higher education.

(4) Accordingly, unless it is education within subsection (2)(b) [ or (2A) ], full-time education suitable to the requirements of persons over compulsory school age who have not attained the age of 19 is further education for the purposes of this Act and not secondary education.

(5) For the purposes of this Act education provided for persons who have attained the age of 19 is further education not secondary education; but where a person-

(a) has begun a particular course of secondary education before attaining the age of 18, and

(b) continues to attend that course,

the education does not cease to be secondary education by reason of his having attained the age of 19.

(6) In subsection (3)(b) "organised leisure-time occupation" means leisure-time occupation, in such organised cultural training and recreative activities as are suited to their requirements, for any persons over compulsory school age who are able and willing to profit by facilities provided for that purpose.

In the context of the definitions of secondary education and further education, references in this section to education include vocational, social, physical and recreational training. ]

(7) References in this section to education do not include references to higher education.

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1 or 2 weeks paid paternity leave.

Paternity Pay

Shared parental leave and pay

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The Paternity and Adoption Leave Regulations 2002

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When you take the time off to have a baby you may be eligible for:

Statutory pay

statutory Maternity Pay

Extra help from the government

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Legislation is available in different versions:

Latest Available (revised): The latest available updated version of the legislation incorporating changes made by subsequent legislation and applied by our editorial team. Changes we have not yet applied to the text, can be found in the 'Changes to Legislation' area.

Original (As Enacted or Made): The original version of the legislation as it stood when it was enacted or made. No changes have been applied to the text.

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The Maternity and Parental Leave etc. Regulations 1999

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These Regulations, together with provisions inserted into the Employment Rights Act 1996 ("the 1996 Act") by the Employment Relations Act 1999, confer new rights to maternity and parental leave. The provisions relating to parental leave implement Council Directive 96/34/EC on the framework agreement on parental leave (OJ No.L145, 19.6.96, p.4).

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Agency Workers

Workers with irregular hours

workers on zero-hours contracts

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Almost all workers are legally entitled to 5.6 weeks' paid holiday per year (known as statutory leave entitlement or annual leave). An employer can include bank holidays as part of statutory annual leave.

Working 5 days a week

Most workers who work a 5-day week must receive at least 28 days' paid annual leave per year. This is the equivalent of 5.6 weeks of holiday.

Working part-time

Part-time workers get less paid holiday than full-time workers. They're entitled to at least 5.6 weeks of paid holiday but this amounts to fewer than 28 days because they work fewer hours per week.

Irregular hours

People working irregular hours - for example, shift work or term-time work - need to calculate their leave entitlement for irregular hours.

Limits on statutory leave

Statutory paid holiday entitlement is limited to 28 days. For example, staff working 6 days a week are only entitled to 28 days' paid holiday.

Bank holidays

Bank or public holidays do not have to be given as paid leave.

An employer can choose to include bank holidays as part of a worker's statutory annual leave.

Extra leave

An employer can choose to offer more leave than the legal minimum. They don't have to apply all the rules that apply to statutory leave to the extra leave. For example, a worker might need to be employed for a certain amount of time before they become entitled to it.

Other aspects of holiday entitlement

Workers have the right to:

get paid for leave

build up ('accrue') holiday entitlement during maternity, paternity and adoption leave

build up holiday entitlement while off work sick

request holiday at the same time as sick leave

Disputes

Paid annual leave is a legal right that an employer must provide. If a worker thinks their right to leave and pay are not being met there are a number of ways to resolve the dispute.

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In the armed forces, emergency services or police.

In security and surveillance.

As a domestic servant in a privet household.

As a seafarer, sea fisherman, or a worker on vessels on inland waterways.

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Employments with normal working hoursE+W+S

(1) This section and sections 222 and 223 apply where there are normal working hours for the employee when employed under the contract of employment in force on the calculation date.

(2) Subject to section 222, if the employee's remuneration for employment in normal working hours (whether by the hour or week or other period) does not vary with the amount of work done in the period, the amount of a week's pay is the amount which is payable by the employer under the contract of employment in force on the calculation date if the employee works throughout his normal working hours in a week.

(3) Subject to section 222, if the employee's remuneration for employment in normal working hours (whether by the hour or week or other period) does vary with the amount of work done in the period, the amount of a week's pay is the amount of remuneration for the number of normal working hours in a week calculated at the average hourly rate of remuneration payable by the employer to the employee in respect of the period of twelve weeks ending-

(a) where the calculation date is the last day of a week, with that week, and

(b) otherwise, with the last complete week before the calculation date.

(4) In this section references to remuneration varying with the amount of work done includes remuneration which may include any commission or similar payment which varies in amount.

(5) This section is subject to sections 227 and 228.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

222 Remuneration varying according to time of work.E+W+S

(1) This section applies if the employee is required under the contract of employment in force on the calculation date to work during normal working hours on days of the week, or at times of the day, which differ from week to week or over a longer period so that the remuneration payable for, or apportionable to, any week varies according to the incidence of those days or times.

(2) The amount of a week's pay is the amount of remuneration for the average number of weekly normal working hours at the average hourly rate of remuneration.

(3) For the purposes of subsection (2)-

(a) the average number of weekly hours is calculated by dividing by twelve the total number of the employee's normal working hours during the relevant period of twelve weeks, and

(b) the average hourly rate of remuneration is the average hourly rate of remuneration payable by the employer to the employee in respect of the relevant period of twelve weeks.

(4) In subsection (3) "the relevant period of twelve weeks" means the period of twelve weeks ending-

(a) where the calculation date is the last day of a week, with that week, and

(b) otherwise, with the last complete week before the calculation date.

(5) This section is subject to sections 227 and 228.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

(1) For the purposes of sections 221 and 222, in arriving at the average hourly rate of remuneration, only-

(a) the hours when the employee was working, and

(b) the remuneration payable for, or apportionable to, those hours,

shall be brought in.

(2) If for any of the twelve weeks mentioned in sections 221 and 222 no remuneration within subsection (1)(b) was payable by the employer to the employee, account shall be taken of remuneration in earlier weeks so as to bring up to twelve the number of weeks of which account is taken.

(a) in arriving at the average hourly rate of remuneration, account has to be taken of remuneration payable for, or apportionable to, work done in hours other than normal working hours, and

(b) the amount of that remuneration was greater than it would have been if the work had been done in normal working hours (or, in a case within section 234(3), in normal working hours falling within the number of hours without overtime),

account shall be taken of that remuneration as if the work had been done in such hours and the amount of that remuneration had been reduced accordingly.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

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They are on call to work when you need them.

You do not have to give them work.

They do not have to work when they are asked.

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Last for certain length of time.

Set in advance.

End when a specific task a completed.

Or ends when a specific task takes place.

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Pay slip with deductions such as National Insurance Contributions.

statuary sick pay (SSP)

Maternity

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What determines whether an employee is full-time or part-time? How many hours per week do you need to work to be considered full-time? In the United States, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) doesn't prescribe any legal guidelines that dictate whether or not a worker is a full-time employee.﻿﻿

What is Full-Time Employment?

The determination of what constitutes full-time employment depends on the company's policy and practice of defining full-time employees with the exception of designations under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).﻿﻿

According to the American Time Use Survey, full-time workers put in 8.5 hours on average during a typical workday. So how many hours a week are you expected to work if you are a full-time employee?﻿﻿

Even though many people consider 35 or 40 hours a week full-time, the number of hours you are expected to work can vary depending on your employer. In some cases, it's less; for other employers, it can be more.

Traditional Standard Workweek

The standard for full-time employment was typically 40 hours a week in the past. However, many employers now consider employees as full-time when they work fewer hours (i.e., over 30 hours, 35 hours, or 37.5 hours). Under the ACA, employees who work 30 or more hours per week are entitled to health insurance; however, beyond that, companies may set whatever standard they like for full-time compensation and other benefits.﻿﻿

Full-time employees are often more likely to be provided with benefits, including a pension, health insurance, paid vacation, and sick time, which are not offered to part-time employees.

However, there are no requirements for employers to provide benefits to employees other than those mandated by law. In some cases, employers also provide benefits to part-timers.

Affordable Care Act (ACA) Definition of Full-Time Employment

With the introduction of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), the definition of a full-time employee has been prescribed as a worker who spends an average of 30 or more hours per week on the job. Employers with 50 or more employees are required to offer health care to full-time employees under the ACA.﻿﻿

Organizations can choose a historical period of three to 12 months to assign a full-time status to workers if they averaged 30 or more hours during that period of time. Once designated as full-time, employers must keep workers in that status for at least six months.﻿﻿

Employment Law Regulating Hours Worked

Beyond ACA requirements, individual employers are free to set standards for their workforce. There are no federal guidelines that regulate the number of hours employees age 16 or over can work.﻿﻿

The Fair Labor Standards Act dictates that employers must pay non-exempt employees time and one-half for any hours worked above 40 per week. An exempt employee paid a salary is not entitled to overtime pay for hours worked beyond 40 during a workweek.﻿﻿

Full-Time vs. Part-Time Jobs

Some employers have adjusted the structure of jobs and allocated more positions requiring less than 30 hours per week to avoid the burden of paying benefits.﻿﻿ The share of jobs that were part-time in 1968 was only 13.5% and has currently risen slightly to 14.3% of the workforce.﻿﻿

Historical data also indicates that employers offer fewer full-time and a higher number of part-time positions during recessionary periods.﻿﻿ Since the last recession, there has been a continued shift towards a more intensive hiring of part-time employees rather than full-time workers.﻿﻿

Women are twice as likely as men to be classified as part-time. In 2016, about 25% of women worked part-time, versus about 12% of men, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.﻿﻿

Check on Company Policy

Company policy determines the hours that employees are expected to work. The company may specify a set number of hours and, optionally, what your work schedule will be. For example, your employee handbook may specify 9 am to 6 pm or state 45 hours per week.

Official employer designations regarding full-time employment generally range from 35 to 45 hours, with 40 hours being by far the most common standard. Some companies consider 50 hours a week full-time for exempt employees.

In some cases, especially at a start-up, it can be whatever number of hours it takes to get the job done. The company may not set a standard schedule or number of hours that employees are expected to work.

Informal expectations for staff can differ markedly from the minimum hours required to be classified as full-time at an organization. If the type of work schedule hasn't been clarified when you are interviewing for a job, carefully investigate what is expected to be considered a top-performing employee at the company if you have concerns about maintaining a balanced lifestyle.

Ask about the hours you will be expected to work when you have a job offer in hand. Before you accept the offer, be sure that you can commit to the number of hours per week you will be expected to work. You'll also want to know if your pay changes for working overtime hours.

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How Many Hours a Week Is a Full-Time Job?

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What determines whether an employee is full-time or part-time? How many hours per week do you need to work to be considered full-time?

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An employee who works a 5 day week should get 28 days leave, which is 5.6 weeks of holiday

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PAYE means Pay As You Earn. It is the money that gets taken away from your wages for tax

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EU legislation intended to support the health and safety of workers by setting minimum requirements for working hours, rest periods and annual leave.

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Full Time Contracts

Part Time- less hours then a full time contract

Temporary Contracts

Agency Contracts

Freelancers and Contractors

Zero Hour Contracts

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Safe Guarding at work and why it is important- Actions taken to protect vulnerable groups from harm. It is important because everyone has human rights and everyone needs to look after everyone.

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Create a new document and edit with others at the same time -- from your computer, phone or tablet. Get stuff done with or without an internet connection. Use Docs to edit Word files. Free from Google.

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Store photos and docs online. Access them from any PC, Mac or phone. Create and work together on Word, Excel or PowerPoint documents.

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Store photos and docs online. Access them from any PC, Mac or phone. Create and work together on Word, Excel or PowerPoint documents.

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Store photos and docs online. Access them from any PC, Mac or phone. Create and work together on Word, Excel or PowerPoint documents.

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A Time I Faced A Challenge And Overcame It.

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A Time I Faced A Challenge And Overcame It.

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Finding out I had Scoliosis. I was at my nanas and my mum had seen that my shoulder was sticking out so we went to the hospital had numerous x-rays and they had seen that my was was in the shape of an "s" so i went for an operation that was 8 hours long with 2 rods and 15 screws fixed in my back. overcoming this was difficult, getting caught up with school work and doing it myself and coming to terms that i may not be able to do some things that other people without scoliosis can do.

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Overcoming my confidence issue. I used to be very shy and never spoke to anyone and now I can talk and have conversations with new people.

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Studying veterinary at university as I would like to be a vet, however, first would love to become a vet nurse. 

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I like things done to a good standard however this means that I can get stressed easily.

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I have done work experience at Markham grange pet centre with rodents, birds and reptiles. Worked at a kennels and cattery and have experience handling dogs and cats with different behaviours.

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I have a passion for animals because as long as I can remember I have always wanted to have a job looking after sick and vulnerable animals. I just think that we can help animals and animals can’t help themselves so rely on people to help them.

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I have experience working with all different animals from dogs to mice to snakes. I have works at a pet centre with rabbits, mice, guinea pigs and reptiles for college work experience and then working in a kennels and cattery with all different shapes and sizes of cats and dogs.

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To become an RSPCA volunteer you will need to get in touch with the local RSPCA branch.

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Volunteering for us is one enjoyable way of helping animal welfare and can be very rewarding.

We can't do it without you

Volunteers make a huge contribution to the work we do to prevent cruelty, promote kindness to and alleviate the suffering of animals.

With such a wide range of volunteering roles available across our network of branches and animal and wildlife centres, there is bound to be a suitable opportunity near you.

What will I gain?

Volunteering with us is a great way to meet like-minded people who share the same enthusiasm for animal welfare. There are lots of other benefits too, such as:

gaining new skills or developing existing ones

the chance to try out something new

doing something useful and rewarding

gaining a sense of achievement

putting something back into the community

developing your personal skills and confidence

As a volunteer, you can gain important transferable skills in fundraising, campaigning, finance, team building, management, computers, administration - the list is endless.

Who can volunteer?

Anyone can volunteer. We value diversity and encourage volunteers from all sections of the community.

Unfortunately, there are limited opportunities for anyone who is under 16 years of age and some restrictions apply in relation to opportunities for under 18's. If you can't find a volunteering opportunity why not consider having some fun fundraising for us instead?

How do I volunteer?

If you'd like to find out more please contact your local RSPCA branch or centre and find out more about getting involved.

Before you join us as a volunteer, you will be asked to complete a volunteer application form, attend an informal interview and provide referees for us to contact (depending upon the role you are applying for). When you start as a volunteer you will be provided with an induction programme and any training you may need to carry out the role.

How much time will I have to give?

There are many ways you can help us make a difference, no matter how much time you have available or the level of commitment you can afford to give.

Search our volunteer opportunities to find your perfect volunteer role - your time can make a real difference to animal welfare.

Read our full volunteering guidelines.

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Volunteering for us is one enjoyable way of helping animal welfare and can be very rewarding. Volunteers make a huge contribution to the work we do to prevent cruelty, promote kindness to and alleviate the suffering of animals.

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To become a dog groomer you don't need any formal education, however, having experience and having done a couple of courses and being certified will help you land a grooming job much quicker.

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Pet Groomer Job Description

You probably understand the very basic idea behind being a pet groomer, and we're sure it revolves around bath time, nail clipping, and trimming up pups.

But, do you have a real, honest-to-goodness understanding of what all goes into being a pet groomer?

If not, we're here to help.

For starters, as a pet groomer, you'll be working with more than just pups.

Mostly, you'll bath pets, style and cut their hair, trim their nails, brush their teeth, and ensure that they're in tip-top, stylish shape before they're returned back to their owners.

You might be required to provide specific grooming for specific breeds, take special requests, and work with rowdy or uncooperative animals.

Duties

Here's a general idea of the duties that many pet groomers must be ready to take on:

bathe, cut, trim, and style pets for their owners

take specific requests from pet owners

work with uncooperative animals

be willing to muzzle animals if need be

take a passionate but firm approach with pets

brush teeth and clip nails

understand the standard grooming requirements for specific dog breeds

be up-to-date on the latest animal trends and crazes that owners might want their animals to replicate

Let's Talk Salary

If you've looked into being a pet groomer before, you probably already have a general idea that people who choose to be pet groomers do so because they have a passion for working with animals, and less because they'll make a large amount of money in this career.

According to research, animal groomers have an average salary of about $33,536 annually, but can make between the range of $27,391 to about $41,852.

Data from the Us Department of Labor Occupational Handbook states that nonfarm animal caretakers make, on the low end, about $19,610, and on the high end, make around $56,000 annually.

That being said, unless you're in a unique circumstance with extensive training and opportunity, you'll likely make around $33,000.

Annually National Average Salary: $27,060

Average Annual Salary by State

Annual Average Salary: Top 5 States

The top earning state in the field is District of Columbia, where the average salary is $36,400.

These are the top 5 earning states in the field:

District of Columbia - $36,400

*Salary information based on the May 2019 Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) Survey.
Conducted by: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Department of Labor.
* Employment conditions in your area may vary.

How to Become a Pet Groomer : Step-By-Step

Before you can dive into a pet grooming career, it's important to research and understand what kind of pet grooming you'd like to get into, how you plan to gain experience, and what sort of knowledge you'll need to glean before you're able to start.

Consider reading books about the subject, doing online research to find courses that make sense for you, and understanding what kind of certifications could provide you with the best opportunities.

Step 2 Find the Right Pet Grooming Course For You

While pet grooming courses are not required, it's likely you'll have a much easier time gaining employment if you're knowledgeable, have completed coursework on the subject, and have experience in this field.

Find the course that works best for you - remember, if you're not near any schools that offer this program, you can find an online program to complete.

Try to find courses that cover topics like safety, first-aid, fluff drying, biology, breed recognition, nail clipping, ear cleaning, matted fur grooming, and more.

Working through your courses is the first step (and a good one at that), but you'll need to gain experience in your field before you're able to land a job.

Try working as a pet grooming assistant, find a mentor, or work as an intern at your local grooming shop.

Can't land anything just yet? Try grooming your friends' pets to get your practice in.

Step 4 Work Toward Certification

Certification certainly isn't required, but if you're hoping to become a successful groomer, you'll want to work toward this.

Check in with the National Certified Groomer Association and the National Certified Master Groomer Association.

To be certified with these programs, you'll need to complete workshops, courses, and demonstrate your skills in order to gain the certification.

To keep these certifications, you'll need to update your education and refresh your certification yearly.

Education Required

No formal education is required in order to land a pet grooming job, but without a doubt having experience, taking a course or two, and being certified will help you get a pet grooming job much faster.

You do not need a high school diploma or a GED equivalency, but either is certainly preferred.

No formal license is required to be a dog groomer, but gleaning experience from experts, investing in courses, and undergoing basic training will take your career a lot farther than no education at all.

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What Certifications Do I Need to be A Dog Groomer?

No certification, license, or education is required to be a dog groomer, but training courses (whether online or in-person) are highly recommended.

You are welcome to become certified with the Nation Certified Dog Groomer and National Certified Master Dog Groomer Association in order to better your career, earn clout, and receive extra benefits, but it's certainly not required in order to be a dog groomer.

Certification Example:

Average Training Program Duration: 0-6 Months

An average online course or apprenticeship will vary based on the amount of time and energy you're able to dedicate to the course at once, but most programs take about 6-10 weeks to complete.

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What is the Job Outlook for Pet Groomers?

The beautiful thing about working in an industry that involves pets is that there's always going to be some kind of demand.

People love their pets, and likely, the human population won't trend toward not owning pets any time soon, so the demand for their care is going to continue to increase.

The overall job prospects for pet groomers is rated as "good" by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

They project that from 2016 to 2026, the overall employment for animal care and service workers (pet groomers included) will jump by 22 percent.

Employment Growth Projection: 22%

That's a higher than average projected growth of 64,600 jobs.

Pet Groomer: Interest Over Time

Should You Become a Pet Groomer?

Overall Satisfaction: Medium

After reading through all the data, you're likely heavily considering becoming a dog (or pet) groomer.

You already know that you have the personal skills to handle it, and you relish the idea of gleaning even more knowledge through online courses, in-person apprenticeships, and research.

But as the idea of becoming a pet groomer increasingly becomes more real, it's important that you're really asking yourself this question: "should I become a pet groomer?"

Let's take a final look at some of the highlights to help make your mind up.

Average Salary: Medium

Most people don't become pet groomers for a high-paying salary, instead, they make their way into the industry because they're passionate about animals.

The average salary range for a pet groomer in the United States starts with a low point of about $27,391 and reaches a maximum of $41,852.

That being said, some pet groomers have reported making up to $53,000 yearly.

Job Growth Outlook: High

The good thing about this career?

You have a high ceiling. The BLS states that in the ten years spanning 2016 and 2026, this occupation is expected to grow by about 22 percent due to the ever-growing demand for pet care.

Education Duration: 0-6 Months

No education or certification is required for this career, but if you're interested in online courses, apprenticeships, or in-person classes, these typically take about 6-10 weeks to complete.

Personal Skills Needed

When it comes to skills, you'll learn most of your pet grooming techniques from on-the-job training or from your online courses, but there are personal skills you'll need to develop as well:

patience

personability

endurance

creativity

compassion

negative and positive feedback methods

determination

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How Much Do Dog Groomers Get Paid?

Dog groomers have a relatively low salary when compared to the national average, and are paid anywhere from $27,391 to about $41,852 annually.

Q. Do You Have to Have a License to Be a Dog Groomer?

You are not required to have a license or certification from the state to be a dog groomer, but being certified, attending an online or in-person course, and having some experience under your belt help.

Q. What Does a Dog Groomer Do?

A dog groomer (or pet groomer) is responsible for learning various techniques for cutting, clipping, bathing, styling, and drying animals.

You will also be required to know when to utilize certain techniques for specific breeds and unique situations.

Q. What Education is Needed to Be a Dog Groomer?

No formal education is required to be a dog groomer.

Q. What is a Dog Groomer Called?

Dog groomers are called pet groomers, pet service workers, animal care service workers, and grooming specialists.

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What's the difference between an Apprentice and Student?

An Apprentice is an employee working at least 30 hours* per week who is completing an Apprenticeship standard or framework which may include a qualification. A Student is an employee who is completing a qualification alongside their work where the relevant Apprenticeship Standard or Framework is not available.
*In exceptional circumstances, hours less than 30 could be considered.

Who can be an Apprentice?

To qualify for an Apprenticeship, individuals need to:

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Must meet the standard required through a skills assessment during the recruitment process.

What we offer

Our Apprenticeship and Student programmes will both stretch and support you, to help you achieve your unique potential and place you on a successful career path. As a PDSA Apprentice/Student, you'll receive structured learning both for the specific role and for the organisation. You will have support and guidance from technical experts, mentors and others in our programme network.

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Student nurses must enrol with the RCVS to legally carry out some of the nursing procedures needed for their training. Once nurses are qualified and completed their necessary training hours, they will then be able to register with the RCVS as Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVNs).

Work experience

Work experience is vital if you are looking for a place on a course to become a veterinary nurse and is usually an entry requirement. The more experience you can get, the better! We recommend not only getting experience within a vet practice (ideally at an approved training practice) but in a variety of animal-related environments. For example, you could get experience at a cattery or kennel, rehoming centre or even a local farm or abattoir.

It's also important for you to get experience because you'll learn more about what is required of you to do the role and whether you're suited to it. You could potentially be studying for four years or more and you want to enjoy the job for many years after that, so you need to be sure this is the career path for you!

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Vocational qualifications

What college courses are available to become a vet nurse?

A vocational qualification is the quickest way to become an RVN. If you decide this is for you, you can complete a Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing, which can take as little as two years to complete full-time.

You can do the Level 3 Diploma as an Advanced Apprenticeship alongside employment in a veterinary practice, or as a non-apprenticeship route. Through the Advanced Apprenticeship route, you'll 'earn while you learn' and sometimes employers will fund your course fees.

A popular choice for people wanting to train as an RVN is to complete the Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing through a non-apprenticeship route. Practical work experience can be gained through employment or, more commonly, through a voluntary work placement. Your college will usually help students who aren't in employment find voluntary work placements with RCVS-accredited Training Practices.

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Where can I get my Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing?

There are several RCVS-accredited further education colleges with courses in Veterinary Nursing across the country.

Entry requirements will depend on the course you are studying and where you are studying, but minimum requirements are usually five GCSEs at at least grades C or 4, or five Scottish National 5s at grades A to C (or Standard Grades at grades one to three). Your qualifications must include English, Maths and a science subject. As the courses are quite competitive, it's essential to have work experience in practical veterinary work, too.

Instead of going through a college, you can also apply directly for employment as a student or apprentice nurse with an RCVS-approved Training Practice to secure your apprenticeship placement with one of these practices.

Can I upgrade my Level 3 Diploma to a degree?

Once you have completed your Level 3 Diploma, it is possible to 'top up' your qualification to a full BSc honours degree through an additional course offered at universities. This can open the door to postgraduate opportunities in specialist areas, such as physiotherapy, behaviour, teaching or research. You can also further your skills and knowledge with a Graduate Diploma in Veterinary Nursing, which could lead to more responsibility in your field.

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Can I do a degree in veterinary nursing?

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This pathway is great for anyone who wants to experience university and gain a degree, which can open up different career paths or the possibility of further study. There are several RCVS-accredited degrees in veterinary nursing across the country.

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