Now Accepting New Students!!!
No Waiting!! Open Enrollment.
** Our Program has been extended to 14 Weeks to better prepare
Students to groom in a Professional Setting**
**Lickety Clips is licensed under Chapter 28C.10.Washington Code. Inquiries or complaints regarding this or any other private or vocational school may be made to the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board, 128 Tenth Avenue SW, Olympia, Washington 98501-3105**
Our progam is a 600 clock hour course 14 weeks. Upon Graduation all students receive a certificate of completion.
Lickety Clips has open enrollment which means that you start when you are ready providing that there is a space available.
Lickety Clips offers a comprehensive dog grooming program designed to accelerate the basics of learning how to groom . The 5 steps of Grooming a pet are taught by simplifying the very complex task . Our program is based on the information and instruction by some of the top industry leaders. Because of this we have been able to create a program which is thorough and easy to learn. Our extensive hands on class room provides students with the basics and beyond allowing them to work on many different breeds from the first day that they arrive in the school. Our instructors also share years of personal skills allowing for a more objective and complete program. By reducing the complex methods to easy to understand terms students quickly master the skills necessary to groom hundreds of different breeds.
Our Facility is Bright and cheerful and we strive to make the dogs and the students as relaxed as possible. We are a cage free facility and our clients enjoy playing with each other and interacting with all of the students.
Once you have completed your schooling in pet grooming your job opportunities are endless.
Financial opportunities in the pet care profession are many and varied. Dog grooming offers exceptional employment along with the choice of being in business for yourself. If you’ve dreamed of having your own business, this is the career for you. Your business location can be your home, a mobile grooming unit, a salon, a pet shop or a veterinary office – all of these businesses also employ groomers. A job or a business with unlimited potential -- The choice is yours!
Pet Shops
Pet shops and grooming are another perfect match. As a business owner this concept offers two strong incomes. The daily grooming brings in a steady clientèle along with retail sales. Puppy sales create future clientèle when owners return for their pet's grooming and supplies. The atmosphere in the pet shop setting is one of fun with lots of activity which makes it a nice business for couples, or, for families who would like to build a business together. As an employee, the pet shop environment offers you a fun atmosphere to work in. Depending on the clientèle, this concept normally offers you a strong income base.
Mobile Grooming
Mobile grooming is an exciting new concept in the pet care profession. This concept offers you the flexibility needed to create a more enjoyable environment. As a business owner you can structure your appointments to fit your lifestyle. You can book your appointments around, or, within other pressing personal appointments. Need an item for the house, or, family? Make a quick stop along your route and pick it up. Need a vacation? Book your appointments around your vacation time. The mobile concept enables you to have some control over your career. As a mobile employee, you have a structured route and you are in charge of the daily operation. It is the next best thing to being in business for yourself.
Salon Grooming
Salon grooming is for the business owner who would like to develop a larger enterprise. In a salon setting, once the clientèle is established you may want to maintain the current growth yourself or you may want to add a pet bather. To increase the growth and sales you may want to add other stylists. Pet retail items can also be added for extra income. Salon grooming gives you these choices. As an employee, the salon setting enables you to work with other stylists as a team. This support and camaraderie creates a warm, personal working atmosphere along with a nice income base.
Daycare
Daycare and grooming are the perfect match in the pet care industry. As a business owner, a pet daycare offers two strong incomes. For those who like the pet "Bed & Breakfast" concept, along with grooming, this avenue is worth exploring. As an employee, the client base (depending on the size of the daycare) can offer you a strong income potential along with a nice working environment.
Veterinarian Clinics
Veterinarian clinics offer good salaries and working conditions for dog stylists. It may be possible to sublease some of the space with in the clinic setting to create a business for yourself. Sometimes you can increase your knowledge by assisting the doctors with various pets. Veterinarian medicine is the most important component in the pet care industry. Whether you are an employee, or, an in-house business owner you will benefit from their professional image.
Lickety Clips Grooming Salon & Pet Styling Academy
1505 Roosevelt Ave
Mt. Vernon,Wa 98273
For information or to schedule a tour,
please call : 360-424-2036 or 360-540-1447
