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My love of animals has been inside of me since I can remember. I volunteered at local rescues at a young age, walked the family dogs for fun, and started my first job at a kennel at age 15. From there I started helping the groomers bathe their dogs and watched them work. I was hesitant to take the next step to become a groomer because I was working on my Bachelor's Degree in Substance Abuse Counseling.

Some of the groomers talked me into going to school to be a groomer during a summer break and I have never looked back. I only stayed at my corporate salon for about 2 years until I moved to groomer for a Veterinary Hospital, where I worked for 9 years and learned so much. Grooming for the hospital brought me new knowledge and training and allowed me to really provide a more individualized experience for every pet. I strive to make every pet feel as comfortable as possible during the groom and help build their confidence even when they are hesitant about the experience. It has always been my dream to open up a private salon where I can truly cater to each pet and their needs individually. I groom big, small, young, old, and everything in between. I don't have a favorite type of cat or dog to groom, but I just try to make every groom the best I can.

When I am not working, I am usually camping or at a park with my husband, two sons, and our 2 dogs Arnold and Dahlia. You’ve likely seen them hanging out at the shop with me for baths days. We like anything outdoors and are always on the move. I also have 4 cats at home that teach me how to be patient and understand my feline grooming clients.

I love what I do and that I have the space and team to allow me to do it forever.

I have wanted to be a groomer for as long as I can remember. I completed the small animal vet science program at Grant Career Center with a focus on dog grooming and care. I own two poodles, Fergus and Dexter, I love to practice poodle grooms on them, and they love the attention! I love grooming at The Pristine Pet Spa and getting to know all of the new pets I meet each day!

Animals have always been a huge part of my life. I'd wanted to be a veterinarian or a veterinarian technician, helping pets to be healthy and happy was my dream. When I attended Live Oaks CDC my Junior and Senior years of high school, I was introduced to the world of pet grooming, and it's been my passion ever since. Not only do I get to unleash my artsy side, but keeping pets clean and tidy really plays such a big role in their health, comfort, and happiness. It's the most rewarding thing when they go home from their pamper with some pep in their step! After graduating and completing my Animal Science and Management program in 2013, I began working at a grooming shop and have been pampering pets ever since. In 2022 I joined Stevie and her team at The Pristine Pet Spa, and I couldn't be more excited to work with them. The goal for my future in grooming is to attend expos, compete in competitions, and continue to update and expand my knowledge in the field to always provide the best quality care for every pet on my grooming table.

As a lover of all critters, I return from work to our cat, corn snake, and three spunky dogs.

Hello! I'm Rachel. Pleased to be here and meet you all! Apparently I'm supposed to tell you a bit about myself, so here it goes. I've been a Professional Dog Groomer for 21 years now. I spent the vast majority of my career working for a Big Box Corporation. While there, I was first trained as a bather but quickly advanced to their Grooming Academy. After many many years, I even became a Certified Master. Lots of causes and effects lead to my transitioning to the private sector in December of '22. I can definitively say I much prefer it here. The dogs are less stressed out here and so am I!

In my personal life, I'm happily married and have three of the most wonderful children in all of existence. My absolute two best friends are two black cats named Bashir and Bones. Both named after Doctors on Star Trek because I absolutely am that big of a nerd.

And to answer the most asked questions about me:Yes, my hair is actually that long. And No, I've never had a haircut.

I’ve owned, loved, and shown animals for as long as I can remember. I enjoy learning everything there is to know about all animals big and small. I started showing dogs when I was 16, and I started as a bather and groomer’s assistant to learn how to groom my own dogs for shows. From then on I completely fell in love with making all different kinds of animals their most beautiful selves. I have experience with dogs, cats, horses, goats, and all kinds of small animals. I continued my education through online training and practicing on family pets. Now, 9 years later, I am more passionate about grooming than ever before. I absolutely love making pups and pets look their absolute best!

While not pampering pups, I am usually home on our farm with my fiancé, daughter, and our many cows, chickens, goats, pigs, dogs, and cats.