Job prospects Animal Care Worker (except Farm) in the Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Pet groomers and animal care workers in the Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate 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 Lethbridge - Medicine Hat 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): 75%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology