The Master Therapeutic Pet Aesthetician diploma certifies groomers in advanced pet skin and coat care, covering esthetic treatments, dermatology knowledge, and holistic pet wellness.

Certified Pet Aesthetician Stop guessing, stop pretending. Get Educated.

The exclusive 12-month Master Therapeutic Pet Aesthetician Program is now officially offered through the Whole Pet Grooming Academy, a Department of Education licensed institution.

Online, Science-Based Pet Esthetics Education for Pet Groomers

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The Whole Pet Grooming Academy (WPGA) is a New Hampshire Department of Education-approved career school, providing professional pet grooming education and industry-recognized certification.
The Whole Pet Grooming Academy (WPGA) is an accredited, New Hampshire Department of Education-approved career school, providing professional pet grooming education and certification.

Skin & Coat Care Is Science, Not a Guessing Game

Anyone can slap on a shampoo and hope for the best. Real professionals know better. If you’re serious about pet aesthetics, you need formal education that goes beyond basic bathing and brushing.

This Certification Is for Groomers Who:

✔ Want to master skin health, coat care, and pet-safe products.
✔ Are done with trial-and-error grooming and want real knowledge.
✔ Know that pet aesthetics is more than just a "spa day"—it’s science.

What You’ll Learn:

✔ Advanced skin & coat care techniques backed by science.
✔ Safe product use—because not all shampoos are created equal.
✔ How to identify and address common skin conditions.

Not Everyone Qualifies.

This certification requires formal education. If you’re looking for a shortcut, this isn’t it.

The International Certified Pet Esthetician credential from IAPEG certifies groomers in advanced pet skincare, coat health, and esthetic treatments, ensuring the highest standards in pet wellness.
Master biology, anatomy, and physiology built for real-world canine and feline care.

Know What’s Beneath the Fur. Master biology, anatomy, and physiology built for real-world canine and feline care.

Learn to identify and address skin and coat issues with advanced pathology training.

Stop Guessing. Start Understanding. Learn to identify and address skin and coat issues with advanced pathology training.

Achieve Master’s Certification and a Department of Education-recognized diploma.

Earn What Actually Matters. Achieve Master’s Certification and a Department of Education-recognized diploma.

Apply Today—Because Passion Isn’t Enough.

Loving pets doesn’t make you a pro. Education does.

Get certified, master your craft, and prove you’re more than just another groomer. Make pets look and feel their best—because they deserve it, and so do you.