Valerie

• Pet Salon Dog Bather
• Grooming Assistant (Including Cat Grooming and Private Appointment Dog Grooming for special needs pets)
• Red Cross Pet CPR & First Aid Certified 
• IPG (International Professional Groomer) Member 
• NAPPS (National Association of Pet Sitters) Certified in Pet Care
• Cat Care Specialist Certified PSI (Pet Sitters International)
• Brusher/Bather Certified (Barkleigh Productions) 
• Handling Special Needs Dogs Certified (Barkleigh Productions) 
• Canine Massage Certified (Barkleigh Productions) 
• Feline Safety Certified (Barkleigh Productions) 
• Healthy Salon: Sanitation & Disease Prevention Certified (Barkleigh Productions) 
• Continuing Education Certified Yearly (Via: Intergroom, Groom Expo, and Pet Industry Conferences) 

Growing up with many animals; chickens, ducks, cats, dogs and rabbits, it was impossible to not love animals. I’m blessed to have a mom that always  treated all of our pets like family, which in turn taught me how to be kind and caring to all living things. Raising animals my whole life has been one of the most rewarding things I’ve been able to experience. For much of my twenties I was not sure what the best path was for me, until Nicole hired me and gave me a chance. Now, I can’t imagine being anywhere else. I love being a part of something that has the best interest for each and every one of the pets that come through the door. Being a cage-free facility, it allows for me to be able to engage with each and every pet that comes in, This allows me to be able to sit next to a dog that’s nervous and to pet them until they feel more comfortable, which for me, is very rewarding. Everyday is as inspiring as the next, which has led me to continue educating myself in the animal field. I’m currently working on my Cat Grooming Certification as well as my National Professional Pet Sitters Certification, but I know I will not stop there. Being able to work at Paws and Anchor, makes me feel like I’ve come home.