Should I Become A Pet Groomer (One Minute Quiz)

Alyssa Omandac

Career Quiz and Most Suitable Personality

Pet Groomers

Pet Groomers Pet Groomers groom pets for clients, which may involve washing, shampooing, and cutting the pet’s hair. Some Pet Groomers exclusively groom dogs while others work with multiple species.

Salary
$33800
Education
No degree required
Personality
Interest Match
Animals
Find a job you love and you will never work a day in your life.Confucius
Table of contents
  1. Career Quiz
  2. Suitable Personality Type
  3. Pros and Cons

Career Quiz

In this career quiz, there are 8-10 questions that will give you a pretty good perspective on whether this career is right for you.

There are 3 answers to each question: Dislike, Maybe, and Like.

Answer “Like / Yes” if you tell yourself “Yes! I would love do this” or “Yeah, I’m that type of person”.
Answer “Okay / Maybe” if you tell yourself “Umm…I think I will be okay with that”.
Answer “Dislike / No” if you tell yourself “Ugh…Sounds boring” or “No way!”.

Ready? Let’s start!

Question Yes Maybe No
Are you interested in learning how to wash and shampoo pet hair?
Would you like to learn how to trim and shape pet hair and fur?
Are you curious about a career that requires you to maintain a clean workspace?
Do you have the patience needed to work with animals and trim their hair?
Do you have the interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with pet owners?
Do you have the analytical thinking skills required to assess a pet’s demeanor?
Are you comfortable working with dogs of various sizes and breeds?
Do you love animals and want to find a job working with them?

Your Results

Done?

Now count how many points you have.

Dislike = 0 point
Okay = 1 point
Like = 2 points

After you’re done counting your points. Click below to view your results.

Suitable Personality Type

The Builder

People with this personality type likes practical and hands-on work. They prefer working with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. You can read more about these career personality types here.

Pet Groomers require patience as trimming and shaping fur involves precision, especially when trimming around the paws and ears. Strong interpersonal skills are useful for working well with pet owners and the personnel at the grooming business. Good analytical thinking skills are useful for assessing the demeanor of a pet to reduce the risk of frightening the animal.

Pros and Cons

Pros

You Get to Make Pets Look Better

Pet Groomers get to improve the appearance of pets, which can make this career extremely rewarding.

You Spend Your Time Around Animals

Animal lovers should enjoy this job as they get to spend most of their time working with animals.

Pet Groomers Are Needed Everywhere

Pet Groomers can often relocate without struggling to find work, as Pet Groomers are needed in every region.

You Do Not Need a College Degree

Pet Groomers can start working right out of high school, as this job does not require a college degree.

Cons

Dealing with Angry Pet Owners

Pet Groomers occasionally need to deal with unsatisfied customers.

You May Need to Groom Difficult Pets

Working with large dog breeds or frightened pets includes a minor risk of injury, which can be scary or a little intimidating.

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