If your dog comes home from the beach smelling like the beach, or your cat’s coat has turned into one big knot, VIP Pet Salon on Woods Road can help. It’s a dog and cat grooming salon with branches in Whangārei, Tauranga and Gisborne, founded by groomer Camila, who has more than 20 years in the pet care industry.
Before grooming full time, Camila spent years working in veterinary clinics, and she has won grooming competitions in New Zealand and overseas. That background shows in the salon’s focus on pet health as well as good looks.
Why locals choose VIP Pet Salon
- Experience: more than 20 years in grooming and pet care.
- Vet clinic background: useful knowledge of animal health and behaviour.
- Award-winning groomer: Camila has won competitions at home and abroad.
- Cats welcome: professional cat grooming, not just dogs.
- Gentle with nervous pets: a calm, patient approach for puppies, seniors and anxious dogs.
- Open Saturdays: handy if you work during the week.
Grooming services
Full grooms
Two shampoos to suit your dog’s coat, blow dry, brush, a styled haircut, nail clip and ear clean. Double-coated dogs get a full de-shed instead of a haircut.
Mini grooms
A bath, blow dry and brush with nails, ears, a sanitary clip, paws, face and tail tidied, but no body trim. Good between full grooms.
Wash and dry
A freshen-up for short or long-haired dogs, including a brush-out for longer coats.
Puppy’s first groom
A gentle introduction to grooming to help young dogs build good habits early.
Specialty breeds and show dogs
Breed-specific styling and show dog grooming.
Cat grooming
Helping reduce matting, shedding and hairballs while keeping your cat comfortable.
Extras
Nail clipping and grinding, ear cleaning, teeth cleaning, de-shedding treatments and medicated shampoos for sensitive skin.
Finding them
VIP Pet Salon Whangārei is on Woods Road, a few minutes from the city centre. They’re open weekdays and Saturdays, closed Sundays, and you can book online through their website.
Good to know
- Book the right size for your dog, as the salon can’t change incorrect size bookings on the day.
- Give at least 24 hours’ notice to cancel or reschedule.
- Pets found with fleas will get a flea shampoo, at an extra charge.
Frequently asked questions
Does VIP Pet Salon groom cats?
Yes. They offer professional cat grooming as well as dog grooming.
How often should my dog be groomed?
Many dogs do well with a groom every four to eight weeks, depending on breed and coat.
Do they handle nervous dogs?
Yes. The team works with nervous, elderly and first-time grooming clients.
Are they open on Saturdays?
Yes, Saturday as well as weekdays. They’re closed on Sundays.
Can I book online?
Yes. Online bookings are available through their website.
