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Program description - May 2026
Turn your passion for pets into a career with Conestoga's Pet Grooming certificate.
Love animals and want to build a career around them? Conestoga's one-year Pet Grooming Ontario College Certificate program is the perfect starting point for high school graduates who dream of working with pets every day. This hands-on program teaches you the grooming techniques, animal care skills and business know-how needed to become a professional pet groomer or even start your own grooming business.
You'll learn how to safely handle and groom cats and dogs, perform specialized cuts and maintain animal health and hygiene. A standout feature of the program is the Conestoga Grooming Clinic, where you'll gain real-world experience in a professional setting. Whether you're looking to work in a salon, veterinary clinic or launch your own venture, this program sets you up for success in the growing pet care industry.
What you'll learn
- Safe handling and restraint techniques for cats and dogs
- First aid for groomers
- Grooming methods to enhance pet health and appearance
- Specialized grooming styles and breed-specific cuts
- Basic animal care and hygiene practices
- Business skills for starting and managing a pet grooming service
Program details
Estimated tuition & fees
The tuition and fee details for the 2025-2026 academic year (September 2025 to August 2026) are provided below for your selected intake. Please note that fees for the 2026-2027 academic year (September 2026 to August 2027) will be released in Spring 2026. Students continuing their studies into the 2026-2027 academic year should review the updated
fee details when they become available. Additional costs for books and supplies may apply. All fees are subject to change and are reassessed annually.
1 Term
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Canadian fee details
| Description | Spring 2026 |
|---|---|
| FT Program Tuition – Basic + | $1360.28 |
| Administration Fee | $25.00 |
| Capital Development Fee | $84.22 |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $8.16 |
| CSI Association Fee | $104.04 |
| CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee | $116.82 |
| CSI Legal Care Fee | $20.10 |
| CSI UPass Fee | $124.91 |
| *eText Fee | $489.00 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $20.00 |
| HST | $201.63 |
| ONE Card Fee | $8.50 |
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $71.50 |
| Student Services | $89.00 |
| *Supply Fee (Taxed) | $1551.00 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $110.00 |
| Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Documentation Fee | $115.00 |
| CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) | $75.00 |
| CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) | $10.00 |
| CSI Student Events Fee (optional) | $35.00 |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 |
| Term Total | $4624.16 |
*The fee listed is for the current academic term and is subject to change. Confirmed costs will appear on your registration invoice. For the most up-to-date eText and course materials pricing, please refer to your personalized booklist.
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International fee details
| Description | Spring 2026 |
|---|---|
| International Program Tuition | $7513.00 |
| Administration Fee | $25.00 |
| Capital Development Fee | $84.22 |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $8.16 |
| CSI Association Fee | $104.04 |
| CSI College Int'l Health Insurance Plan (CIHIP) | $196.35 |
| CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee | $101.64 |
| CSI Legal Care Fee | $20.10 |
| CSI UPass Fee | $124.91 |
| *eText Fee | $489.00 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $20.00 |
| HST | $201.63 |
| ISR (International Student Recovery) | $375.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $8.50 |
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $71.50 |
| Student Services | $89.00 |
| *Supply Fee (Taxed) | $1551.00 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $110.00 |
| Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Documentation Fee | $115.00 |
| CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) | $75.00 |
| CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) | $10.00 |
| CSI Student Events Fee (optional) | $35.00 |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 |
| Term Total | $11333.05 |
*The fee listed is for the current academic term and is subject to change. Confirmed costs will appear on your registration invoice. For the most up-to-date eText and course materials pricing, please refer to your personalized booklist.
Returning student tuition & fees
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Program device & software requirements
This program requires you to have a device that meets certain specifications. For most students, this cost is in addition to the tuition & fees listed above.
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Delivery sequence - May 2026 - Kitchener – Doon
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