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NOC 65220 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Pet groomers and animal care workers. It is classified TEER 5 — Short work demonstration, no formal education, which does not meet the skill requirement for Express Entry's federal programs. An officer decides whether you can claim this code by comparing the duties written in your reference letter against the official main duties below — not by your job title.
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Sales & service
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Definition
Animal care workers feed, handle, train and groom animals and assist veterinarians, animal health technologists and technicians and animal breeders. Pet groomers clip coats, bathe and otherwise groom pets. They are employed by animal hospitals and clinics, animal shelters, breeding and boarding kennels, zoos, laboratories, retail pet shops, dog training schools, pet grooming establishments, or may be self-employed.
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Overview
Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, NOC 65220 encompasses pet groomers and animal care workers. This TEER 5 occupation involves feeding, handling, and grooming animals, as well as assisting veterinarians, animal health technologists, or laboratory animal technicians. Common work settings include animal hospitals, clinics, veterinary kennels, pet grooming salons, animal shelters, and laboratories. Typical job titles under this code include pet groomer, kennel attendant, dog groomer, and laboratory animal helper.
Employment requirements for NOC 65220 generally include the completion of secondary school, along with on-the-job training. Some specialized roles, such as pet groomers, may require the completion of dedicated animal grooming courses. While TEER 5 occupations are not typically eligible for the Federal Skilled Worker Program under Express Entry directly, individuals in this category may find Canadian immigration pathways through specific Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), or localized pilot initiatives.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Not for Express Entry's federal skilled programs — Pet groomers and animal care workers is TEER 5, and TEER 4–5 occupations don't meet that skill level. Provincial streams and other pathways may still be open; run the eligibility check to see which.
Pet groomers and animal care workers is classified as TEER 5 — Short work demonstration, no formal education. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.
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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.