Each member of our team works hard to provide a caring and stress free groom for each and every dog on their table.

Our Team

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DENNISE F (OWNER) has been a groomer since 2009. Her specialties are senior comfort grooms, First time puppies, Pups with disabilities, and aggressive dogs. She loves working on her double coated pups as well. She is a well rounded groomer that thrives on perfection but most importantly makes sure that the pups are not stressed or being forced groomed. She goes at their pace, gains their respect and makes sure they always leave with a happy wagging tail. Speaks English and Spanish

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BRIAN N (OWNER) works in a variety of industries handling logistics. His background is in hospitality and he prides himself in bringing a personal touch to each of his client interactions. His goal is to ensure a high-quality experience for each client and fur baby. Speaks English

ADAM T (COACH/TRAINER) is working with our groomers to assist them in honing and perfecting their skills. His gentle demeanor and patience benefit all the dogs he grooms, especially the ones he introduces to the grooming process. His specialties include shorter tailored styles, doodles of all shapes and sizes. Speaks English

ANGELICA C(GROOMER) has been grooming for over 4 years. Since a young age she’s had a strong passion for animal care and expressing creativity through art, grooming was the perfect fit she is confident working with all breeds/sizes/ages and takes pride in achieving a polished finish, and providing a calm, gentle, and stress-free experience where each dog feels safe and cared for. After working independently for much of her career, she was drawn to VIP to be part of a collaborative environment and to continue refining my skills alongside experienced groomers. In my free time, I enjoy taking my dogs to the beach and listening to music.Speaks English

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ALYSIA S (GROOMER) loves working with animals. Dog grooming teaches her so much about unconditional love and compassion. She’s so proud to be a part of the compassionate and professional VIP team. Her specialities include Schnauzers, Terriers, and Doodles. Speaks English

ELENA K (GROOMER) has a special love for all dogs. She started dog grooming is Russia and has moved to the states to expand her skills. Her own dog with special needs allows her to connect with the animals in a compassionate and soft way. She specializes in Doodles, Westies, short haired, and Terriers. Speaks Russian & Learning English

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Esmeralda Z, ESME for short (GROOMER), joined VIP with a creative flair. She enjoys anything that lets her express her creativities and pet skills. She specializes in Shih Tzu's, Doodles, Poodles, and dogs that need extra attention. Be sure to ask her about her fur coloring and pawdicure painting skills. Speaks English & Spanish

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JOSUE C (GROOMER) started as a barber and realized something was missing. He discovered dog grooming and 12 years later still loves his craft. He likes working at VIP because he can dedicate time to each animal and give them the best possible groom based on their needs. In his free time he enjoys watching soccer and spending time with his family. Speaks English & Spanish

JOSE C (GROOMER) is from Nicaragua. He graduated from veterinarian school there, and worked as a veterinarian assistant in Spain for a year. He has been working with animals for over 7 years. He is very careful and pay close attention to details. He joined VIP as a bather and was quickly promoted to groomer. There is no job to big or small for him. He especially enjoys working on extra large dogs such as Newfoundlands, Samoyeds, Bernese Mountain Dogs, and poodles. Speaks Spanish & Learning English

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JOY B (GROOMER) has been a groomer since 1992. She's working on dogs of all shapes and sizes and loves helping our furry friends look and feel their best. Joy became a certified master groomer in 2014 and loves to show off her skill. Her favorite breeds to work with are Poodles, Shih Tzu's Westies, and Yorkies. Joy is new to VIP but not to grooming. We are excited to have her join the team. Speaks English

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NORMA H (GROOMER) grew up on a farm and was taught to love animals of all shapes and sizes. She's been grooming for over 10 years and loves to work with all shapes and sizes. She enjoys making your pup feel comfortable, secure, and pampered while in our salon. She specializes in all dogs and does hand stripping for breed specific dogs. Speaks English & Spanish

VERN O (BATHER) works at VIP as our full time bather. No job too big or small. Vern has many years of experience and likes to pamper your fur baby. His calm demeanor and energy allows him to work well with all temperaments. He is a Bay Area native who enjoys working on cars during his time off. Speaks English & Spanish

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RIGO P (GROOMER) works at VIP on Saturday's to hone his craft and work with SF locals. He resides in the North Bay and works in mobile grooming. Working with a team and expanding his grooming knowledge are his favorite parts of VIP.

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