Addressing the opportunities groomers may have due to the veterinary shortage and advancing treatment options, Cliff Faver, DVM, reminds groomers to know what is acceptable and what is not for a groomer to do in their state of residence. Owners and veterinarians may expect groomers to express anal glands, treat ears and even scale teeth routinely, but some procedures are not legal for non-veterinarians to perform in some jurisdictions.
Source: Groomer to Groomer, June 2023. Link.
Also see: Groomers and veterinarians. Is a partnership possible? The Bridge Club, April 19, 2023, You Tube. Link.