Our Staff
| Kathy Salzberg – "Mama" to Missi, David & Peter as well as all her kids at the shop, is a National Certified Master Groomer who has been in this industry since she joined Dave at The Village Groomer in 1976. Animals are her passion –She is the author of "Everything Small Dogs Book" as well as the "How To Start a Home-Based Pet Business." For over 12 years, she wrote a humor column for Groom & Board, a groomer’s publication. In 1995 and 1999 she was awarded The Cardinal Crystal Achievement Award for Grooming Journalist of the Year for her work on this column. She is also a regular contributor to Dog Fancy; Cat Fancy; Popular Dogs; Puppies USA; Dogs USA; Kittens USA; Cats USA; Pet Age and Pet Product News. "I have a great situation," says Kathy. "My pets, my employees, my clients and their pets are always inspiring me in my writing – and with Missi at the helm, The Village Groomer continues to grow and thrive." Kathy is also the doting Nana of Allison and Cara Salzberg of Franklin, MA, and Quinn, Kaitlin, and Dylan Salzberg of Chatsworth, Ca, as well as Evangeline, Missi and Trey's daughter. Missi Salzberg (also known as Maggie for you non-Village Groomer folks) began working at The Village Groomer in 1969 at the age of four. She specialized in ringing the old crank register and completely confusing the shop books! Missi returned to the family business in 1994 when her father became ill. She has run the business full time since then, and delights in the personalities of all of the four legged friends that visit. Missi teaches motivational seminars and small business educational programs. She serves as a consultant to Oster Professional Products and PetEdge. She is a columnist for Grooming Business Magazine and was nominated for the Cardinal Crystal Achievement Award for Outstanding Journalist of the Year in 1999, 2000 and 2009. She was named Journalist of The Year in 2008. She shares her home with her wife Trey, and their daughter, Evangeline. She is pictured here with one of the greatest loves of her life, Isaac The Chow Cross! Anne Francis has been grooming since 1996. She is the 2009 Caridinal Crystal Journalist of the Year for her work on Grooming Business Magazine! She is our grooming Manager and has been working with us to run our business for over 15 years. She is the proud mother of Phoebe, a Toy Poodle, Alex , a Bichon Frise, Angus, a Kerry Blue Terrier,Popo the Wonderpug, Max the Pug and Jasper the Chinese Crested, as well as her new boy, Frank the Standard Poodle! She also has two crazy cats, Little G and Roni. Anne began volunteering at her local animal shelter when she was 14, and knew she wanted to spend her career surrounded by animals. She is an artist. Truly an artist. Anne enjoys the competitive side of grooming. She has competed many times and medaled and ribboned repeatedly. |
Kathy Duffus, NCMG has been with us since 2000 and has over 25 years
of grooming experience. A National Certified Master Groomer and Cocker
Spaniel breeder, she has also worked as a veterinary technician. On
June 9, 2001 Kathy finished her first Champion Cocker Spaniel, Joey. Her
kennel name is Katsina, a Native American term which means "Keeper of
the Animals," a very fitting description for this kind and talented animal
care professional. She shares her home with husband Al and her White
Shepard Bella and her Cocker, Dakota. She also recently opened up her
home to Fooloo, a rescue bird from our neighbors at The Bird and Reptile
Connection.
of grooming experience. A National Certified Master Groomer and Cocker
Spaniel breeder, she has also worked as a veterinary technician. On
June 9, 2001 Kathy finished her first Champion Cocker Spaniel, Joey. Her
kennel name is Katsina, a Native American term which means "Keeper of
the Animals," a very fitting description for this kind and talented animal
care professional. She shares her home with husband Al and her White
Shepard Bella and her Cocker, Dakota. She also recently opened up her
home to Fooloo, a rescue bird from our neighbors at The Bird and Reptile
Connection.
Mike Sullivan has been with the Village Groomer for 5 years and
is often mistaken for being my kid! Well, if I had a son, I could not
ask for any better than Mike. He is kind and conscientious and
very dedicated. His knowledge of food and pet wellness grows
every day and he is constantly taking on new responsibilities. He
shares his home with his wife Gina and their beautiful daughter
Jada! Mike is now working the retail and front office for me full-time,
as I takes on my new business right next door, Chickadee Seed &
Feed!
is often mistaken for being my kid! Well, if I had a son, I could not
ask for any better than Mike. He is kind and conscientious and
very dedicated. His knowledge of food and pet wellness grows
every day and he is constantly taking on new responsibilities. He
shares his home with his wife Gina and their beautiful daughter
Jada! Mike is now working the retail and front office for me full-time,
as I takes on my new business right next door, Chickadee Seed &
Feed!
Melissa Deeter has been with the Village Groomer for a few years
now. It is wonderful to see her work on even the fussiest of Shih
tzu's, Shetland Sheepdogs and Yorkshire Terriers. We notice her
attention to detail on the faces of all the dogs she groomers. She
shares her home with Ginger a Wheaten Cross and Mr. Miyagi, a
Chinese Crested, as well as Marvin, the permanently dieting cat. I
think he lost a few pounds! No, seriously.
now. It is wonderful to see her work on even the fussiest of Shih
tzu's, Shetland Sheepdogs and Yorkshire Terriers. We notice her
attention to detail on the faces of all the dogs she groomers. She
shares her home with Ginger a Wheaten Cross and Mr. Miyagi, a
Chinese Crested, as well as Marvin, the permanently dieting cat. I
think he lost a few pounds! No, seriously.
Last, and certainly NOT least, our beloved Chris Iverson. Chris is a
dear friend that is always on call to help us out and some of you may
recognize her from our day care center. She helped us open Dog
Daze a few years ago and was integral in building the business from
the start. She is the Dog Mother to Nani and shows English Cocker
Spaniels.
dear friend that is always on call to help us out and some of you may
recognize her from our day care center. She helped us open Dog
Daze a few years ago and was integral in building the business from
the start. She is the Dog Mother to Nani and shows English Cocker
Spaniels.
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Eric Chassey is back!!! Yeah! Our favorite drag queen and one
helluva groomer to boot! Eric is a VG veteran and we are so
happy to have him back on our full-time staff. Eric performs at
fund raisers and event for the GLBT community as Bianca
Knight, and he is one beautiful woman, lemme tell ya'! He is a
beloved member of our crew, and Annie's BFF:) He shares his
home with Malcolm and Comet, his pups.
helluva groomer to boot! Eric is a VG veteran and we are so
happy to have him back on our full-time staff. Eric performs at
fund raisers and event for the GLBT community as Bianca
Knight, and he is one beautiful woman, lemme tell ya'! He is a
beloved member of our crew, and Annie's BFF:) He shares his
home with Malcolm and Comet, his pups.