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Holly Buckner

CEO | OWNER | GROOMER | TRAINER

I grew up loving animals - aspiring to become a veterinarian. I have volunteered around several places, including but not limited to zoos and veterinary practices. I worked as a veterinary technician for several years, and there i learned a lot that I still carry with me. I became a groomer after leaving the veterinarian world; I always wanted to be the one to do the shaving on the animals when I was a technician, so I knew that grooming would just fit right in!

 

I learned under another groomer for a while, and then I started branching out on my own to pick up new tips and techniques. I have now groomed since 2015, and I still love every second of it; I love how I can be creative every day and that my job is never monotonous.

 

I have my Bachelor's Degree in Zoology, through Friends University and am an AKC SAFE, Fear Free, and CPR Certified Groomer. I always pursue relevant certificates, and I love to learn new things that will help me create a better outcome and experience for you and your pet.

 

I wouldn't say I have a favorite breed or animal I like to work on, but by far, the most rewarding to groom are the difficult dogs that I have been able to rehabilitate.

 

​I pride myself on the high-standard of care and services that I offer. I have a number of clients who have become more like family, and customers who consider me to be an integral member of their family. I hope I get the chance to meet your lovely pet soon!

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MADISEN TALLEY

SALON MANAGER | GROOMER

I graduated from Buhler High School in 2020, and after high school, I went to HCC for a year for my general classes. ​My job choices have recently led me to Holly’s Pet Shoppe, where I love taking care of everyone’s fur babies. ​I also have a fur baby of my own; her name is Meika, and she is a Pointer/Lab Mix. She is my whole word! Meika is obsessed with tennis balls and loves to run, so I spend most of my free time, playing fetch with her. Recently Meika and I started Dock diving and we love it!

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CHELCEY WARNER

GROOMER

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I graduated from Mountain View High School in Oregon. In 2007 I moved to Kansas and have been here ever since. I’m a mother of five beautiful children and five fur babies. I have three German Shepherds, Ira, Luna and Stormy, a Standard Poodle, Finn, and a beautiful but sassy black cat named Sage. I enjoy reading, going to the gym and being outside with my children and dogs. I went to Penn Foster for my grooming certificate, as well as my veterinary aide. I worked at a board and groom facility in Junction city, KS before finding my place here at Holly’s Pet Shoppe. I’ve been grooming under Holly since 2020! I absolutely love that I have found a career that’s best suited to my interest and love for animals.

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KARISSA WILLIAMS

BATHER | GROOMING APPRENTICE

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​I’ve always had a deep connection and love for animals for all kinds. From a young age, one could always find me rescuing animals and bringing them home. I volunteered and worked at the Kansas Humane Society as an adoption counselor. I’ve also worked at Indian Hills Vet Clinic as a kennel technician and doggy day care attendant, Prairie Hills Puppies as a kennel assistant - that’s where I got one of my dogs from. Her name is Gemini. I also worked at Exotic Pet World as a small mammal caretaker. As you can see, lots of jobs surrounding animals of all kinds! I graduated from Wichita West High School in 2020. I have both dogs and cats in the home and hopefully soon I hope to get my dream snake. I’ve enjoyed growing and learning as a grooming apprentice and can’t wait to see what the future brings.

DOG TRAINER

You may recognize Kaley as our Dog Trainer here at Holly's Pet Shoppe! Kaley graduated from the Penn Foster Dog Trainer Program, and she is American Kennel Club (AKC) and Pet CPR Certified. 

Kaley has both dogs and cats in her home, and she has done lots of training with her personal dog, Sully, who has Canine Good Citizen - Advanced (CGCA), Service Dog, and Trick Dog titles, to name a few - recently, she started Dock Diving with Sully, and he has received his Dock Junior title!

Kaley Platner

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