Las Vegas, NV Animal Ordinances: Pet Groomer Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Applies to
- paid pet groomers/handlers
- Requirement
- training course before licensing
- Renewal
- every two years
- Penalty
- misdemeanor
- Enforced by
- Animal Regulation Officer
Summary
Pet groomers in Las Vegas must complete a City-approved training course on handling pets before getting or renewing a business license, per LVMC Chapter 7.43.
"Pet groomer" means a person who professionally styles pets for compensation. The term includes, without limitation, a person who professionally bathes, brushes, or clips a pet. ... The owner or operator of a kennel, an animal rescue organization that handles pets, or a commercial establishment engaged in the business of handling pets, including, without limitation, a breeder, a cattery, a retailer, a pet groomer, or a dealer, must complete a training course on handling pets.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 61).
Full Breakdown
LVMC 7.43.010 defines a "pet groomer" as anyone who professionally styles, bathes, brushes, or clips a pet for compensation. Section 7.43.020 requires the owner or operator of any commercial establishment handling pets, including groomers, kennels, breeders, catteries, retailers, and dealers, to complete a training course covering animal welfare, standards of care, incident reporting, and Title 7 compliance, developed by the Animal Regulation Officer, before obtaining or renewing a business license. Section 7.43.030 requires renewal of the training every two years. Veterinarians, their supervised staff, animal shelters, and domestic-violence-shelter nonprofits are exempt under 7.43.040.
Violations & Fines
Operating as a pet groomer without completing the required training course is a misdemeanor under LVMC 7.44.040(A)(5), which covers violations of any provision in Chapters 7.04 through 7.44.
Frequently Asked Questions
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