Is Pet Groomer actually your fit?

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Pet Groomer

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Pet groomers in India's urban metros bathe, clip, style, and health-check companion animals — primarily dogs and cats — at breed-standard or owner-specified specifications. The profession spans Heads Up For Tails grooming studios in Delhi/Mumbai/Bengaluru, multi-chair salons like Pawsh Pet Salon and Pet Smart India, independent solo groomers who service 8–15 dogs per week from home studios, and mobile-grooming-van operators who park in apartment complexes on a subscription roster. India's urban pet population crossed 32 million pet dogs in 2025, fuelling a grooming market growing at 18–22% CAGR in metros. Entry is via a 3–6 month diploma or apprenticeship under an experienced groomer; optional IPDTA (International Professional Dog Training Association) grooming certification is recognized by premium clients. Breed-specific styling — Poodle Continental clips, Shih Tzu puppy cuts, Golden Retriever feather trims, Cocker Spaniel show clips — differentiates a skilled groomer from a basic bather and sets earning ceiling.

What you'll do

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Career Interests
7 min
Tells us if the day-to-day activities of this role energize you.
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Personality Profile
8 min
Reveals whether the working style this role demands fits how you naturally show up.

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A clear fit verdict for Pet Groomer — strong, good, worth exploring, or stretch.
The 2-3 reasons it fits (or doesn't), based on what this role actually demands.
An honest signal on whether to keep exploring this path or look elsewhere.

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Pet Groomer

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