Bark Side Pet Grooming

Happy tails are here again!

Bark Side Pet Grooming has hired another groomer. This means that we have open appointment slots again, and can start taking new clients once more!

Call 828-391-9433 to book your appointment! They'll go fast.

Meet the Staff - Jodi

My name is Jodi. I’m the receptionist for Bark Side, so I am probably the first person you speak to when you call, or the one on the other side of the screen when you contact us on Facebook. I am an Old Fort native who currently lives in Lenoir.

Before coming to Bark Side,...

Meet the Staff - Tori

Hi! I'm Tori. I was born in Massachusetts but grew up in Florida. I moved here a few years ago to be in the mountains.

I have about 5 years experience in the pet industry. I started at Bark Side Pet Grooming as a Groomer's Assistant, and have now completed my training to ...

Meet the Staff - Heather

My name is Heather. I’m originally from Taylorsville, NC.

I’ve been a groomer for 6 years. My favorite breeds to work with are any curly coated breed, especially poodles.

I am a registered member of the National Dog Grooming Association of America. I am certified in ...

Meet the Staff - Kim

Hello, My name is Kim. I've lived in Hickory for 9 years, originally born in Virginia and raised in Texas and Oklahoma.

I've been a professional groomer for 7 years, with over 15 years experience in the animal field before becoming a groomer.

I am a registered member of ...

Meet the Staff - Nik

Hi, I'm Nik. I'm a professional groomer of 4 years and I'm originally from Bostic, NC.

My favorite pets to work with are large size dogs! They're a huge blank canvas waiting to be shaped and typically the sweetest, giant babies.

Outside of work I enjoy playing with my two...

Spring is here, and the fur is flying at Bark Side!

We have been very busy trying to get all of your pups clean and ready for the warmer weather, and as a result, we are booked solid 5 weeks out!

It doesn't show many signs of slowing down, so please keep this in mind when you call to schedule a...

Meet the Staff - Markie James

My name is Markie James and I’m a professional groomer and owner of Bark Side Pet Grooming. I’m a Morganton, NC native and have been professionally grooming for 14 years with a few years wildlife experience. My favorite breed to work with is the Yorkshire Terrier, I...

November 18th, 2020, is Bark Side's 2 year anniversary!

In the past two years, we have gone from a one-woman show in our owner's home, to a 7 (yes SEVEN) person team in downtown Valdese. We are so happy to have grown with this community, and hope to continue doing so for many more years.

Thank ...