Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 47'113 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 48'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 49'140 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 50'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 54'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 52'173 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsNature & Environment
Hundecoiffeur/-coiffeuse
Professional coat care for the health and well-being of your four-legged friends.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You take care of the hygienic and aesthetic grooming of dogs and advise their owners professionally.
In professional dog grooming, you combine animal care with manual skill. You bathe, cut and style the coat, trim claws and carefully maintain ear and tooth hygiene. You also advise owners on nutrition and care. You spot skin changes or mite infestations early. This promotes the health and well-being of the dogs.
FieldNature & Environment
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryAnimal Husbandry & Care
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Estetista. Based on 706 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+8% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 48'650 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 48'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 48'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 52'481 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Grisons | CHF 58'110 | 15 |
| Schwyz | CHF 57'200 | 13 |
| Aargau | CHF 52'170 | 34 |
| Lucerne | CHF 51'600 | 24 |
| Berne | CHF 51'572 | 35 |
| Zurich | CHF 51'000 | 161 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Recruitment agency / Staffing | CHF 77'000 | 9 |
| Retail trade / Wholesaling | CHF 52'000 | 46 |
| Medical Technology | CHF 50'550 | 8 |
| Catering / Hotel | CHF 50'400 | 37 |
| Consulting various | CHF 50'200 | 22 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 49'273 | 266 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Hundecoiffeur/-coiffeuse
Official education path
You gain this qualification as a specialisation after initial training or through an SVBT professional exam.
Typical training path
Hundecoiffeur/-coiffeuse
Prerequisites
- No allergies to dog hair and shampoos
Requirements
- Enjoyment of working with dogs
- Patience with fearful or restless animals
- Steady hand
- Customer orientation
- Enjoyment of contact with dog owners
Where this can lead
Career changers can enter from veterinary practice assistant roles or graduates of the FBA Animal Care programme.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Love for animals
- Patience
- Precision
- Customer focus
- Health awareness
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the preparation table and carefully bathe a dog before shaping the coat with scissors. You watch the skin and ears closely to point out possible irritations early.
- You bathe the animals carefully and dry the coat gently.
- You cut, trim and thin the hair depending on the breed.
- You trim the claws and ensure a neat shape.
- You clean ears and teeth for daily hygiene.
- You advise owners on nutrition and tips for home care.
- You check skin and coat for mites or inflammation.
- You style the coat and make it visually appealing.
Working conditions
You work in dog salons, with mobile grooming services or in animal shelters with an attached salon. There you set up workstations according to hygienic and animal-friendly standards.
Where to learn
- Schweizerischer Verband für Bildung in Tierpflege SVBT Hirschmattstrasse 36Postfach 3065, 6002 Luzern
- Kynologie Schweiz GmbHLoosstrasse 10, 8461 Oerlingen Mobile
Strengths
- Love for animals
- Patience
- Precision
- Customer focus
- Health awareness
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- Animal-friendly handling
- Risk of allergies
- Irregular hours
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