Kasey, Ariel, Shepherd, Southern and Shiloh
Owners |
Kasey and Ariel met in college and both graduated from Texas State University with degrees in Exercise and Sport Science. With very different skill sets and knowledge, they came together and created K & A Grooming. Kasey started grooming in 2001 and has always had a passion for working with animals. Kasey was a grooming salon manager for many years and has learned from her experiences from working with different groomers and in different grooming settings. She wanted to step out on her own and develop her own style of grooming in a more relaxed grooming environment. Ariel teamed up with Kasey and contributed her skills and knowledge about business finance and management to the vision. Ariel had previously managed several restaurants in Austin for many years. Though she enjoyed her time and experience gained through that career path, she was always searching to find something that she could be more passionate about. She found that passion in working with pets and their families with Kasey! Kasey and Ariel started K & A Grooming in the Spring of 2014. They wanted to create a grooming environment for dogs and cats that would allow the pets to be more comfortable and stress-free during the grooming process. They wanted each of their clients to have devoted one on one time with their groomer which would allow for a quicker turn around time. Not forcing the pets to stay in a kennel all day while they wait their turn seemed to alleviate a lot of the stress that can sometimes be associated with the grooming process. This style of grooming combined with a relaxing playroom created for the dogs after their spa day really helped to make the grooming process more enjoyable for the pets. In March of 2018, their family grew, and they welcomed their first son, Shepherd, to their pack!! He loves greeting the clients and their pets and on occasion you will find him in the playroom loving on your pups! In August of 2020, their family grew again, and they welcomed their second son, Southern! He jumped right in with helping at the shop as well and he loves getting to meet our clients! They had a new addition to their management team when Shiloh joined the family in November of 2022. |
Leilani
Operations Manager
Operations Manager
Leilani was born in Killeen, but she grew up in Austin. Growing up, she always had a passion for working with kids, which is how she initially met Kasey and Ariel as their oldest son's nanny. She grew a family-like bond with Kasey and Ariel and all of their kids since then. After the Covid pandemic changed the trajectory of her professional life, she decided that it was time for a career change. She joined the K & A Grooming team in 2021 and has been an amazing asset to the team since she started. Leilani has learned to perform just about every job in the shop and prides herself on continuing to learn and grow every day in this field. She has the best interests in mind for all of the pets that we work with every day, and she has built many relationships with the pet parents that we work with on a regular basis. She has adopted the mentality and work ethic that Kasey and Ariel want to see reflected in their shop and has as much pride in the business as the owners do themselves! In her free time, Leilani is a Mommy to her two daughters, Bella and Kehlani. She is also a pet parent to her tiny little pup, Belle, who keeps a very close eye on Leilani at the shop!
Kendle
Executive Administrator
Executive Administrator
Kendle has worked at K & A Grooming since 2017. She graduated from Texas State University in 2020 with a Bachelor's degree in Social Work. She thoroughly enjoys building meaningful connections with pets and their owners. She is one of the voices you hear when you call to set up your appointment and is happy to answer any questions you may have. She works to ensure that you have a positive experience from the start. You will also notice her fur baby, Veda, in the salon assisting her. In her free time, she enjoys dance and hanging out with her nephews Shepherd, Southern, and Shiloh!
Tammy
Pet Stylist
Tammy has just recently moved to Texas from New Jersey and she joined our team in 2020. After 29 years as a stylist in the beauty industry, she took the leap to transition her passion for making people feel beautiful to making pets look and feel beautiful! She has always loved being around animals from a very young age. She had all kinds of pets growing up and volunteered regularly at the local animal shelter as an adult. She has always had a dream to work with and be around animals as a career. Tammy is a very meticulous groomer and loves to work with all types of dogs, but the fluffier and curlier the better! Tammy has 2 pets at home, her cat Cassie and her Brittany Spaniel Freda. In her free time she enjoys cooking and going to the dog park with Freda and her son Donovan.
Pet Stylist
Tammy has just recently moved to Texas from New Jersey and she joined our team in 2020. After 29 years as a stylist in the beauty industry, she took the leap to transition her passion for making people feel beautiful to making pets look and feel beautiful! She has always loved being around animals from a very young age. She had all kinds of pets growing up and volunteered regularly at the local animal shelter as an adult. She has always had a dream to work with and be around animals as a career. Tammy is a very meticulous groomer and loves to work with all types of dogs, but the fluffier and curlier the better! Tammy has 2 pets at home, her cat Cassie and her Brittany Spaniel Freda. In her free time she enjoys cooking and going to the dog park with Freda and her son Donovan.
Kennedy
Pet Specialist
Pet Specialist
Kennedy originally joined our team previously in 2020, but she took a brief hiatus in 2022 to further her experience in other aspects of pet care. She returned back to work for K & A Grooming full time in 2023 and is now looking forward to joining our team as a grooming intern under the direction of the owner, Kasey. Kennedy has been working with dogs for 11+ years now. Her passion for working with animals began when she was just 7 years old when her mother worked in pet care. Kennedy's favorite part of her job is getting to do the tedious but satisfying desheds. She enjoys putting in extra time and effort when fluffing out Huskies and Goldens to make them look their best, all while jamming out to her favorite music! Kennedy is a dog mom to her pup, Nagini, who you will see following very closely behind her in the shop! In her free time, Kennedy loves to hang out with her family, watch scary movies, and go to the club to dance with her friends and sing her heart out!
Monica
Pet Specialist
Monica was K & A Grooming's very first employee in 2015. She has learned and grown with us from the very beginning, and we have cherished working with her on and off for about 8 years. Monica took a brief hiatus from K & A Grooming to develop her skills and knowledge in an animal hospital setting. She is now back with us full time and we could not be more excited to welcome her back! Monica loves working with animals and has made a career of caring for and loving other people's pets. Monica also has 5 dogs of her own. Their names are Shorty, John, Maggie (Margaret), Karlee, and Wayne. In her free time, she enjoys spoiling her pups and spending time with her husband.
Pet Specialist
Monica was K & A Grooming's very first employee in 2015. She has learned and grown with us from the very beginning, and we have cherished working with her on and off for about 8 years. Monica took a brief hiatus from K & A Grooming to develop her skills and knowledge in an animal hospital setting. She is now back with us full time and we could not be more excited to welcome her back! Monica loves working with animals and has made a career of caring for and loving other people's pets. Monica also has 5 dogs of her own. Their names are Shorty, John, Maggie (Margaret), Karlee, and Wayne. In her free time, she enjoys spoiling her pups and spending time with her husband.