Our Staff
Helping Your Pet Become the Best Version of Itself
Starts With Us Finding the Best Version of Ourselves.
Mobile Groomers
Rochelle (Manager)- Certified Dog Groomer (Mobile)
Rochelle is a graduate of West Coast Grooming Academy, as well as Animal Behavior College with years of experience as a Certified Dog Trainer. She is passionate about helping dogs “learn a new trick” at any age!
Tyler C. – Certified Dog Groomer
(Mobile)
Tyler is a graduate of West Coast Grooming Academy and is our large dog and terrier hand-stripping specialist. Tyler has a knack for helping even the most fearful or difficult dog feel safe and comfortable.
Vaniti – Mobile Receptionist
(Mobile)
Vaniti is our mobile appointment Receptionist. If you have ever called to book a mobile grooming appointment, you have likely spoken with Vaniti! She loves all animals and is happy to assist you with arranging a mobile grooming appointment for your pup any time!
Arcadia Staff
Noelia – Salon Director
(Arcadia Salon)
Noelia is a graduate of West Coast Grooming Academy. Her super power is helping shy and fearful dogs feel safe and comfortable during their groom. Due to her flourishing leadership skills and kind nature to all customers (furry and non-furry), she has been promoted to Salon Director in our Arcadia Location. She takes pride in continuing to train all her employees and all new ones to come to ensure all customers feel welcomed and cared while with us.
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Alex- Certified Dog Groomer
(Arcadia Salon)
If you feel like you have seen this groomer before, your absolutely right! Alex was our trusted front desk receptionist for 2 years then after taking the course and having extensive internship under the guide of our Manager Rachel, he is now a groomer at our salon!
Nicole – Certified Cat Groomer & Small Animal Specialist
(Arcadia & La Verne Salon)
Nicole is a Certified Cat Groomer and our resident Small Animal Specialist. If you have a bunny, guinea pig, ferret, hamster, lizard, snake, or any other small animal, Nicole is your girl! She can do baths, haircuts, de-shedding, wing trimming, talon and nail trimming, and more! Even small pets enjoy a little pampering!
Jules – Receptionist
(Arcadia/ La Verne Salon)
Congratulations Jules in completing the grooming course! If you feel like you’ve seen this groomer else where, you are absolutely correct! She has been our trusted front receptionist for 3 years. After enrolling in the course and completing many hours of internship, she is so excited to be able to not only check in her clients but groom them as well!
Susan – Certified Dog & Cat Groomer
(Arcadia Salon)
Susan is a graduate of West Coast Grooming Academy, with a special gift for grooming cats. She is kind and patient and helps even the biggest scaredy cats feel calm and reassured in her care. Her passion to help the pets and community has evolved into her being the head coordinator of our non-profit services. She drives our mobile van to low income areas to provide free services for pets in need.
Lily – Certified Dog Groomer
(Arcadia Salon)
Lily is a graduate of West Coast Grooming Academy who enjoys working with Nordic breeds, like Huskies and Akitas! She enjoys helping her furry customers look and feel as great as they possibly can!
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Natasha- Certified
Dog & Cat Groomer
(Arcadia Salon)
Natasha graduated from West Coast Grooming Academy in 2022. Her calm, quiet nature helps pets feel safe and comfortable in her care! She specializes in grooming the most nervous of pets and loves to help them feel safe and comfortable away from home.
Randy – Certified Dog Groomer
(Arcadia Salon)
Randy is a graduate of West Coast Grooming Academy who enjoys grooming dogs of all breeds. He is no stranger to bigger and huskier pets. He loves styling all coat types and is eager to always ensure 100% satisfaction for all his clients.
Sabrina – Front Desk Receptionist
(Arcadia Salon)
Sabrina is our resident Receptionist in Arcadia. If you have ever called our shop, you have likely spoken with Sabrina! She is always so eager to meet all our furry friends that walk in the door! She is always happy to welcome you to our business any time! Sabrina makes it her priority to ensure she gives all her clients the best experience!
Lizza – Certified Dog Groomer
(Arcadia Salon)
Bio coming soon!
Huber – Instructor &
Certified Dog Groomer
(Arcadia Salon)
Huber’s grooming career spans over 40 years, having worked at and operated many grooming salons, both private and corporate, since he was 12 years old. He brings a wealth of knowledge to our WCGA students and customers!
La Verne Staff
Sydney – Certified Dog & Cat Groomer
(La Verne Salon)
Syd is a graduate of West Coast Grooming Academy and loves to groom both dogs and cats. She has a specialty of keeping her pet friends calm during their time getting groomed. Her grooming style consists of a lot of love pets and careful attention while her clients pets are in her care.
Kathryn – Certified Dog Groomer
(Arcadia Salon)
Kathryn is a graduate from West Coast Grooming Academy who has a joy for grooming and a passion for providing the best services for your furry best friend. Always ensuring her clients go home with a smile and wagging tail
Osmara – Certified Dog
Groomer
(La Verne Salon)
Osmara’s journey started as vet tech for a few years, and when she decided to further her career she became a West Coast Grooming Academy graduate. Her collection of knowledge from the vet and grooming world has made her an absolute rockstar in being able to thoroughly assist her clients.
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Sarah – Front Desk Receptionist
(La Verne Salon)
Sarah is our resident Receptionist. If you have ever called our shop, you have likely spoken with Sarah! She is so happy to see all her furry friends walk in the door! She is happy to welcome you to our business any time! Sarah loves to make sure her clients are welcomed with happy greetings!
Guy- Certified Dog Groomer
(La Verne Salon)
Bio coming soon!
Melrose Staff
Rachel (Manager)- Certified Dog & Cat Groomer
(Melrose Salon)
Rachel became West Coast Grooming Academy Certified in 2022 but was grooming professionally for over 10 years prior to being certified. Rachel is best known for her holistic and colorful grooming! She loves welcoming all her customers and clients and takes pride in having them leave feeling truly cared for.
Alma- Salon Director/ Instructor
(Melrose Salon)
Alma is a WCGA certified instructor and groomer. She grooms cats, and dogs and loves her hair dye clients as well! She has been grooming for over 10 years and has worked in the veterinarian industry for 10 years prior to her grooming journey. She love all animals and all her clients as well!
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Darrick- Certified Dog Groomer
(Melrose Salon)
Bio Coming Soon!
Andrew – Certified Dog Groomer
(Melrose Salon)
Bio Coming Soon!
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Melissa- Front Desk Receptionist
(Melrose Salon)
Bio coming soon!
Playa Vista Staff
Jessica- Instructor & Academy Operations Officer
(Playa Vista Salon)
Jessica started off as a Certified Feline Master Groomer in 2015, before graduating from West Coast Grooming Academy as a Certified Dog Groomer in 2017. She has an extensive career in canine and feline behavior, and holds a Bachelors Degree in Animal Science Pre-Veterinary. Her passion is educating the next generation of highly skilled, compassionate and knowledgeable groomers of the future.
Mario- Instructor & Certified Dog, Cat & Small Animal Groomer
(Playa Vista Salon)
Mario is a graduate of West Coast Grooming Academy, who comes to us with years of grooming experience. He is quiet and patient, with a gift for calming nervous or fearful dogs. He also specializes in large breed dogs.
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