Pet Grooming – Καλλωπισμός Ζώων Συντροφιάς

Love for animals meets specialization and direct professional integration. SAEK SBIE, the No.1 Health School in Greece, presents the most comprehensive Pet Grooming educational program in the country—raising industry standards in collaboration with Pet Pro Academy, the first officially recognized Companion Animal Professions Academy in Greece, along with renowned professionals in Athens and Patras.

Designed according to international educational standards, the program fully responds to modern needs in dog and cat grooming, as well as the expectations of pet owners. Training is primarily hands-on and delivered alongside highly experienced pet groomers: Vasilis Portokalis, Flora Kalliga, Sofia Eleutheriadou, Nikoletta Nikolopoulou and Nikos Dimitriadis in Athens, Giorgos Panoutsakopoulos in Patras and Chrisantho Patra, Orogopoulou Anna and Emmanouil Marianthi in Thessaloniki.

The program includes haircuts and grooming baths, and takes place within the professional Pet Grooming salons of our partners:

• The barking Barber - Nea Smirni
• Pawsome Pet Grooming & Care" - Athens & Ano Petralona
• Cat + Dog Pet Grooming - Peiraeus
• Paws & Tails - Peristeri
• Barks and Bubbles - Chalandri
• Banera Pet Grooming - Argiroupoli
• Tzo Pet Grooming - Patras
• Simba Groom & Glam Dog Grooming - Thessaloniki
• Dog Art | Pet Shop & Grooming Salon - Thessaloniki
   

SBIE students have the opportunity to attend theoretical and practical courses, gaining valuable experience and professional tools through real-life training environments. The curriculum includes educational modules covering all aspects of grooming—from bathing and trimming both dogs and cats, to proper hygiene care for healthy skin and coat condition.

 
Instructors

• Maria Stogiannou, Academic and Scientific Program Director, Veterinary Officer, Hellenic Navy, DVM AUTH, MSc, CSAP
• Anna Liogka, Senior Pet Groomer
• Sofia Eleftheriadou, Senior Pet Groomer
• Vasileios Portokalis, Senior Pet Groomer
• Flora Kalliga, Senior Pet Groomer
  Anastasia Boura, Senior Pet Groomer
• Giorgos Panoutsakopoulos, Senior Pet Groomer
• Nikos Dimitriadis, Senior Pet Groomer
• Nikoleta Nikolopoulou, Senior Pet Groomer
• Chrysanthos Patras, Senior Pet Groomer
• Anna Orogopoulou, Senior Pet Groomer
• Marianthi Emmanouil, Senior Pet Groomer

Course Modules (indicative)
Introduction to companion animal grooming
Dog & cat breeds – key characteristics every groomer should know
Grooming salon setup & clientele management
Customer service & marketing
Anatomy and physiology for groomers
Recognizing pathological conditions
External parasite management – owner guidance
Handling emergency situations as a groomer
 
Ideal for
Animal lovers
Those working or wishing to work in pet shops or grooming salons
Individuals looking to support animal welfare organizations
 

Registration
Fill out the application form for the program and our team will contact you promptly.
Call 210 32.32.323 (Athens) or 2610.277.770 (Patras)
Monday–Friday, 08:30 – 20:30