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Kirkwood Pet Grooming Program

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Kirkwood Pet Grooming Program

We’re a full-service pet grooming salon run by students in Kirkwood’s Pet Grooming Program.

05/20/2026

We have a couple of last minute openings tomorrow that we would like to fill up.
Book online Kirkwood.edu/petgrooming or call us at 319-398-4980.

🐾❤️ The love and compassion our students show for every pet that comes through our doors is something truly special.

Just look at these happy faces and wagging hearts! From gentle reassurance to extra cuddles during grooming, our students treat every dog like family. It’s not just about learning grooming skills, it’s about building trust, kindness, patience, and creating a positive experience for every pet.

This sweet giant clearly felt all the love today. 🐶✨

Moments like these remind us why we do what we do. So proud of our students and the caring environment they create every single day. 💕🐾

02/20/2026

All Kirkwood locations are delayed opening until 10:00 am, Friday 2/20/26 due to winter weather.

02/10/2026

Ready to turn your love of animals into a career? Here’s what makes Kirkwood different:

✅ Start ANYTIME - no waiting for class dates
✅ Flexible schedule – choose times that work for YOU
✅ 350+ hours hands-on with real dogs
✅ Complete in 12-16 weeks

📱 Enroll now: kirkwood.edu/petgrooming
📞 Questions? Call 319.398.1022

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01/30/2026

What a wild few weeks at Kirkwood Pet Grooming! ❄️ The cold weather has been throwing us some challenges, but our students handled it like pros—regrouping, problem-solving, and keeping positive attitudes through it all. This is what training in the real world looks like, and they’re doing amazing work!

We appreciate our wonderful clients and their flexibility recently. Thank you! 🩵

Spots are filling up fast with our rolling enrollment. Want to be a groomer? These students do too, and they’re well on their way! 🐾✂️

Ready to start YOUR grooming career? Learn more: www.kirkwood.edu/petgrooming

01/26/2026

Madi and Hailey just crushed it! 🔥 These two walked into our program ready to learn, and they’re walking out as skilled groomers who know their stuff. We’ve loved watching them grow, problem-solve, and find their confidence with every dog that came through. The grooming world better be ready because these two are bringing their A-game. Congrats, graduates - go show ‘em what you’ve got! 🐾✂️

01/13/2026

🎉🐾 Happy Birthday, Lance! 🐾🎉

Help us wish a very happy belated birthday to our amazing Lab Assistant, Lance! From keeping the lab running smoothly to supporting our students (and, of course, the dogs 🐶), we’re so grateful for everything you do at Kirkwood Pet Grooming.

Hope your day was full of good vibes, wagging tails, and maybe a little cake too. 🎂🎈

Drop a birthday wish for Lance in the comments! 👇

01/05/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our most recent graduate, Laynie! 🎉

Laynie has officially completed the Kirkwood Pet Grooming Program, and we couldn’t be prouder. Through dedication, skill-building, and hands-on practice, she’s put in the work it takes to grow into a confident, capable groomer.

We’re excited to see where her grooming journey takes her next. Well done, Laynie—you earned this! 🐾✂️

12/16/2025

Happy Howl-idays! 🐾

12/09/2025

NOTICE: Kirkwood Pet Grooming is closed today due to a power outage. If you have an appointment, we will be in touch to reschedule when power is restored. Thank you for your understanding. -Kirkwood Pet Grooming Team

12/07/2025

Our Pet Grooming students had a fantastic visit to La Bella Pet Spa! Thank you to Natasha and Johanna for welcoming us into their salon and sharing their passion for grooming.

Students learned about pet esthetics—supporting skin and coat health with the right products and techniques—and got a peek into the exciting world of grooming competitions where creative skills really shine.

We also talked about the real-life side of grooming: staying motivated, handling tough days, and protecting work–life balance in this caring profession.

We’re grateful to LaBella for always supporting our students and the future of grooming!

If your animal-care business would like to host student observers, please reach out: [email protected]

Address

7224 Washington View Parkway SW, Horticultural And Floral Careers Building
Cedar Rapids, IA
52404

Opening Hours

Tuesday	1pm - 8pm
Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	1pm - 8pm
Friday	9am - 4pm

Telephone

+13193984980

Website

https://www.kirkwood.edu/petgrooming

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