First Aid for Pet Groomers
Virtual Pet First Aid for Groomers
Practical First Aid Training Designed Specifically for Pet Groomers
When an emergency happens in the grooming salon, knowing what to do in those first few minutes can make all the difference.
The Medicpet Virtual First Aid for Groomers Zoom Class is a interactive training session created specifically around the situations pet groomers may encounter in their day-to-day work.
Presented live online by Naomi Conroy, qualified Veterinary Nurse, Master Pet Aesthetician and International Certified Master Groomer, this zoom session combines first aid knowledge with practical skills you can apply within the grooming environment.
Whether you are a salon owner, mobile groomer, home-based groomer or part of a grooming team, this workshop is an opportunity to build your first aid knowledge and confidence.
$99 per person
Everything You Need is Included
Your registration includes:
🐾 3 Hours of Live Virtual Education
📦 Practical Training Kit Posted to You
🩺 Stethoscope Included
📚 Comprehensive First Aid Notes
📝 Final Knowledge Quiz
🎓 Certificate of Completion
Your practical kit and stethoscope will be posted to you before the workshop so you can participate in the practical components during the live session.
Next Class dates:
FRIDAY 2nd October 12pm - 3pm
FRIDAY 16th October 12pm - 3pm
SUNDAY 1st November 12pm - 3pm
Minimum Attendance: Each virtual workshop requires a minimum of 2 participants to proceed. If minimum numbers are not reached for your selected session, you may be contacted and asked to reschedule to an alternative available date.
What You'll Learn
The workshop focuses on first aid situations particularly relevant to professional pet groomers, including:
Vital Signs
Understanding normal, abnormal and emergency vital signs and how to perform a basic physical assessment.
Collapse & CPR
DRABC, recognising an emergency and the principles of CPR.
Bleeding, Cuts & Wounds
Bleeding management, wound care and bandaging techniques.
Grooming-Related Injuries
Clipper burn, brush burn, nicked nail blood vessels and accidental scissor injuries.
Eye Emergencies
Chemical and shampoo irritation, hair in the eye and recognising serious eye emergencies including a prolapsed eyeball.
Ear Problems & Injuries
Aural haematomas, ear wounds and recognising signs that may indicate an ear problem requiring veterinary attention.
Heat Stress
Recognising the signs of heat stress and understanding the immediate first aid response.
Seizures
What to do when a dog experiences a seizure in your care and when veterinary attention is required.
Skin & Parasites
Recognising common skin lesions and conditions groomers may encounter, including flea allergy dermatitis, ringworm, ticks and cutaneous papillomas.
Safe Emergency Handling
Practical considerations when handling an injured or distressed animal, including making an emergency muzzle using a slip lead when appropriate.
Your Grooming Salon First Aid Kit
What groomers should have available and how common first aid supplies may be used.
And more situations relevant to the professional grooming environment.
Practical Learning – From Home
Your practical training kit and stethoscope are posted directly to you, allowing you to follow along with demonstrations and practise key skills during the live virtual workshop.
You'll learn how to perform basic physical assessments, check vital signs, use your stethoscope and work through practical first aid techniques alongside the education.
Final Knowledge Quiz & Certificate
At the end of your training, you'll complete a short online knowledge quiz covering key information from the workshop.
Participants who complete the workshop and successfully complete the final quiz will receive a Certificate of Completion.
Presented by Naomi Conroy
Qualified Veterinary Nurse, Master Pet Aesthetician, International Certified Master Groomer
Naomi combines her veterinary nursing background with extensive professional grooming experience to provide first aid education specifically relevant to the grooming environment.
The focus is practical: understanding what you're seeing, knowing how to respond and recognising when an animal requires veterinary attention.
Perfect for Individuals & Salon Teams
Ideal for:
Professional pet groomers
Salon owners and managers
Mobile groomers
Home-based groomers
Grooming assistants
Salon teams wanting to refresh their first aid knowledge
3 Hours Live Online + Practical Kit + Stethoscope + Notes + Final Quiz + Certificate
Learn practical first aid skills designed for the situations groomers may actually encounter.