Amy Gregorio
Starting at a young age, Amy Gregorio had a passion for all animals and always knew she wanted her profession to be in the pet industry. Grooming seemed like the perfect job because you get to make pets feel and look great, as well as make their owners happy.
Amy was trained right here at The Village Groomer, and in the future will be continuing her education by attending grooming expos/shows and hopes to one day become a National Dog Groomers Association certified dog groomer and a Certified Feline Master Groomer (after attending a cat specific grooming school).
Amy enjoys grooming dogs of all types because each one is different in their own way, but her favorite breed to groom is the Maltese. She also enjoys the challenge of grooming kitties and understands they require special care.
When Amy isn't grooming she enjoys baking, sewing, and spending time with her boyfriend & her six "furkids" (2 kitties, 2 Dachshunds, and 2 house rabbits).
Starting at a young age, Amy Gregorio had a passion for all animals and always knew she wanted her profession to be in the pet industry. Grooming seemed like the perfect job because you get to make pets feel and look great, as well as make their owners happy.
Amy was trained right here at The Village Groomer, and in the future will be continuing her education by attending grooming expos/shows and hopes to one day become a National Dog Groomers Association certified dog groomer and a Certified Feline Master Groomer (after attending a cat specific grooming school).
Amy enjoys grooming dogs of all types because each one is different in their own way, but her favorite breed to groom is the Maltese. She also enjoys the challenge of grooming kitties and understands they require special care.
When Amy isn't grooming she enjoys baking, sewing, and spending time with her boyfriend & her six "furkids" (2 kitties, 2 Dachshunds, and 2 house rabbits).
Our Groomers
Vicki Borny (owner) - 21 years grooming experience.
Vicki's love and compassion for animals started from early childhood where her parents rarely said no to the new pet or strays she would find homes for, or the assorted wildlife she helped and cared for along the way. They were instrumental in forming the passion for animals that she has today. Along the way she has worked for companies like Merrill Lynch at the Chicago Board of Trade, The Pacific Stock Exchange, Remax of the Pocono's, and with her partner Sandra Crombie of nine years, owned and operated Animal Safari, which was a 2,300 square foot Pet Shop and Grooming Salon in Foster City, CA., where their motto was "A Store to Explore". After being out of the pet industry for eight years, Vicki decided to relocate to Prescott, AZ where she met Donna of Donna's Grooming Salon, who was looking to downsize to one business, "Christmas in Prescott". Vicki bought the Grooming Salon in 2007 and added a fun and exciting Canine Camp and Boarding Facility.
Vicki's love and compassion for animals started from early childhood where her parents rarely said no to the new pet or strays she would find homes for, or the assorted wildlife she helped and cared for along the way. They were instrumental in forming the passion for animals that she has today. Along the way she has worked for companies like Merrill Lynch at the Chicago Board of Trade, The Pacific Stock Exchange, Remax of the Pocono's, and with her partner Sandra Crombie of nine years, owned and operated Animal Safari, which was a 2,300 square foot Pet Shop and Grooming Salon in Foster City, CA., where their motto was "A Store to Explore". After being out of the pet industry for eight years, Vicki decided to relocate to Prescott, AZ where she met Donna of Donna's Grooming Salon, who was looking to downsize to one business, "Christmas in Prescott". Vicki bought the Grooming Salon in 2007 and added a fun and exciting Canine Camp and Boarding Facility.
Kristina Lowe
Kristi Lowe is one of our lead stylists with a vibrant personality and tons of positive energy. She lives in Prescott Valley with her sons Ethan and Kagan, and Chihuahua mix Savvy. Kristi was born and raised in Las Vegas, NV where her grooming career began. She moved to the Prescott area in 2003 after starting a family. She enjoys the wholesome community atmosphere and all the beautiful mountains, trails, and sunsets. Kristi always had pets growing up, including a cat named Chessie, a pug name Snuffy, and a guinea pig named Miss Piggy.
Kristi began working as a bather at the age of 14, washing dogs after school for her mother who is also a master groomer. They worked at Richland’s Pet Center in Las Vegas. Kristi would also bathe exotic animals such as ferrets and rabbits. She enjoyed taking care of fish, reptiles, and small pets like gerbils and hamsters. She loved working with animals, especially dogs, and by the age of 18 became a full time groomer after graduating high school. She has been a master groomer ever since.
With 23 years of experience in grooming, she has also trained more than ten groomers. She specializes in positive, “love” handling techniques, and has a special way with handling challenging dogs. Her main goal is to provide each dog with a loving, safe, and enjoyable experience while satisfying the customer’s vision of their unique pet’s style. Kristi has made a lot of canine friends that she adores in her years at The Village Groomer, and customers who have truly become family.
Kristi Lowe is one of our lead stylists with a vibrant personality and tons of positive energy. She lives in Prescott Valley with her sons Ethan and Kagan, and Chihuahua mix Savvy. Kristi was born and raised in Las Vegas, NV where her grooming career began. She moved to the Prescott area in 2003 after starting a family. She enjoys the wholesome community atmosphere and all the beautiful mountains, trails, and sunsets. Kristi always had pets growing up, including a cat named Chessie, a pug name Snuffy, and a guinea pig named Miss Piggy.
Kristi began working as a bather at the age of 14, washing dogs after school for her mother who is also a master groomer. They worked at Richland’s Pet Center in Las Vegas. Kristi would also bathe exotic animals such as ferrets and rabbits. She enjoyed taking care of fish, reptiles, and small pets like gerbils and hamsters. She loved working with animals, especially dogs, and by the age of 18 became a full time groomer after graduating high school. She has been a master groomer ever since.
With 23 years of experience in grooming, she has also trained more than ten groomers. She specializes in positive, “love” handling techniques, and has a special way with handling challenging dogs. Her main goal is to provide each dog with a loving, safe, and enjoyable experience while satisfying the customer’s vision of their unique pet’s style. Kristi has made a lot of canine friends that she adores in her years at The Village Groomer, and customers who have truly become family.
Deb Vernam
Deb Vernam began her grooming career over 40 years ago in Chandler Arizona. She has owned her own grooming business in Tempe and then moved to North Carolina where she continued her career. While she was there she started showing Dalmatians in obedience classes and breed classes. She has lived and worked in the Prescott area since 2000. Deb is one of our newest groomers at The Village Groomer and we are more than happy to have her.
Deb Vernam began her grooming career over 40 years ago in Chandler Arizona. She has owned her own grooming business in Tempe and then moved to North Carolina where she continued her career. While she was there she started showing Dalmatians in obedience classes and breed classes. She has lived and worked in the Prescott area since 2000. Deb is one of our newest groomers at The Village Groomer and we are more than happy to have her.
The Village Groomer and Prescott Canine Camp - (928) 776-1720 - 926 Black Dr. Prescott, Arizona 86305
Our Staff
Our Groomers In Training
Jaimie Berger
Jamie Berger is one of our groomer’s in training. She just moved here from Anoka, Minnesota. She grew up with animals and enjoys working with them every day. She is attending Yavapai College for a degree in Equine Management. She is very excited for what her future may hold for her.
Savannah Diaz
Jamie Berger is one of our groomer’s in training. She just moved here from Anoka, Minnesota. She grew up with animals and enjoys working with them every day. She is attending Yavapai College for a degree in Equine Management. She is very excited for what her future may hold for her.
Savannah Diaz
Samantha Borny
Samantha Borny is a college student attending Northern Arizona University, for a degree in Dental Hygiene. She aspires to continue her education through a dental school to become a Dentist. She has grown up with animals her whole life and has had a wide variety of pets ranging from reptiles to rodents, dogs, cats, and farm animals. She currently has a trick Border Collie Mix named Bailee, two cats, and two rats. She enjoys horseback riding, baking, and hanging out with friends in her spare time.
Samantha has worked at The Village Groomer during school breaks from college since 2009. She loves bathing dogs and playing with the camp and boarders in the backyard. She can be seen in the bathing room or managing the front and answering telephone calls.
Samantha Borny is a college student attending Northern Arizona University, for a degree in Dental Hygiene. She aspires to continue her education through a dental school to become a Dentist. She has grown up with animals her whole life and has had a wide variety of pets ranging from reptiles to rodents, dogs, cats, and farm animals. She currently has a trick Border Collie Mix named Bailee, two cats, and two rats. She enjoys horseback riding, baking, and hanging out with friends in her spare time.
Samantha has worked at The Village Groomer during school breaks from college since 2009. She loves bathing dogs and playing with the camp and boarders in the backyard. She can be seen in the bathing room or managing the front and answering telephone calls.
Stephanie Neises
Stephanie Neises has been with us at The Village Groomer since the Spring of 2011. She moved to Prescott one year ago from Galena, IL. Her dog washing career started in Illinois, at her mom’s shop. Stephanie has loved every minute of working at The Village Groomer. “Working with dogs is always a blast whether it’s playing with them in the yard or getting them all clean for their owners.”
Stephanie Neises has been with us at The Village Groomer since the Spring of 2011. She moved to Prescott one year ago from Galena, IL. Her dog washing career started in Illinois, at her mom’s shop. Stephanie has loved every minute of working at The Village Groomer. “Working with dogs is always a blast whether it’s playing with them in the yard or getting them all clean for their owners.”
Wendy Huff
Wendy Huff is one of our staff members that has recently joined The Village Groomer team in 2011. She is pictured with her two dogs, Shannon and Buck. Shannon is 11 years old and Buck is 5 years old. “I've always had a great love for animals, especially dogs and was really thrilled for the opportunity to work with such a great team at The Village Groomer and Canine Camp. It's a really fun place with a lot of positive energy. How nice to be greeted every day by all these adorable dogs while learning so much from our very knowledgeable staff and groomers. Hope you will come and visit us soon.” Wendy has excellent people skills and can always be found running the front of the store, helping customers, and answering phones.
Wendy Huff is one of our staff members that has recently joined The Village Groomer team in 2011. She is pictured with her two dogs, Shannon and Buck. Shannon is 11 years old and Buck is 5 years old. “I've always had a great love for animals, especially dogs and was really thrilled for the opportunity to work with such a great team at The Village Groomer and Canine Camp. It's a really fun place with a lot of positive energy. How nice to be greeted every day by all these adorable dogs while learning so much from our very knowledgeable staff and groomers. Hope you will come and visit us soon.” Wendy has excellent people skills and can always be found running the front of the store, helping customers, and answering phones.
