Pet groomers remain unlicensed, two years into new law

Pet groomers remain unlicensed, two years into new law

Pet groomers continue to operate without a professional licence or mandatory training as the Veterinary Surgeons’ Council (VSC) has yet to define the specific qualification criteria required to trigger the licensing law.While the government introduced new standards for grooming establishments in 2024, the specific provision requiring a VSC-issued licence to the groomer remains legally inactive....