08/27/2026
Last week the grooming world of Missouri, and beyond, lost a truly wonderful person.
Jessica Uzzetta, a Master Groomer, Mentor, Business Owner, and so much more, passed away suddenly.
The very first time I ever met Jessica was when I competed in my first grooming competition. Just a fresh beginner groomer, I was given a standard poodle. Her groom wasnt even completed by the end of the comp. Jessica came up to me, as ine of the judges, and gave me endless pointers on my dogs top knot, clean feet, better tools, product to use, and how I could improve as a groomer. The information she gave me I readily took in.
Awards were announced and to my surprise I won "Most Compassionate Groomer." Jessica saw in me what I didn't, and winning that award and being seen that day shaped the groomer that I am now.
Not only was she a marvelous groomer and mentor, but she bred beautiful poodles, showed dogs, participated in rescue, taught seminars, and was in charge of STL Groomfest.
She has left a hole in Missouri groomers hearts. My heart breaks for her family.
