Pet Grooming
Professional grooming services right here at your vet's office in Overland Park.
Why Is Professional Grooming Good for Your Pet?
Grooming isn't just about looks—it's an important part of your pet's overall health. Regular grooming helps prevent matting, skin irritation, ear infections, and overgrown nails that can cause pain or mobility issues. And because we're a full-service veterinary hospital, our groomer, Sara, works alongside our medical staff, so if she spots anything unusual during a grooming session, our veterinarians are right here to take a look.
Pricing is based on your pet's coat type, size, and temperament. Call us at (913) 469-5869 to schedule an appointment or ask about pricing.
Grooming Services
Full Haircuts
A complete grooming session including a bath, blow-dry, and haircut tailored to your pet's breed and your preferences. Sara will work with you to get the look you want while keeping your pet comfortable.
Bath and Brush
A thorough bath with quality shampoo followed by a full brush-out. Great for pets who don't need a haircut but could use a good cleaning and coat maintenance.
De-shed Baths
Targeted for heavy shedders. A specialized de-shedding treatment that loosens and removes undercoat, reducing shedding at home and keeping your pet's coat healthy and manageable.
Nail Trims
Careful nail trims to keep your pet's nails at a healthy length. Overgrown nails can affect posture and joint health, so regular trims are more important than most owners realize.
Ear Cleaning
A gentle, thorough ear cleaning to remove buildup and help prevent infections. Especially important for floppy-eared breeds and dogs who spend time in water.
Puppy Grooms
Sara starts puppies with short sessions to acclimate them to the process without undue stress. A gentle, positive first experience that helps your puppy get comfortable with grooming early on.
Face, Feet, and Fanny Trim
A targeted tidy-up for the areas that need it most between full grooming appointments. Keeps your pet looking neat and feeling comfortable without a full haircut.
Anal Gland Expression
Some pets need their anal glands expressed regularly to prevent discomfort, impaction, or infection. If your dog is scooting, licking excessively, or seems uncomfortable, this quick procedure can provide immediate relief.
How Often Should You Groom Your Pet?
There's no single answer—it depends on your pet's breed, coat type, and lifestyle. A golden retriever that swims every weekend has very different needs than a shih tzu that stays indoors. Here are some general guidelines to help you plan:
Long-haired and double-coated breeds (golden retrievers, huskies, collies) typically benefit from professional grooming every four to six weeks. These coats mat quickly, and matting isn't just cosmetic—it pulls on the skin, traps moisture, and can hide skin infections or parasites underneath. Regular brush-outs at home between appointments make a significant difference.
Breeds with continuously growing hair (poodles, doodles, shih tzus, yorkies, schnauzers) need haircuts every four to eight weeks. Without regular trimming, the coat becomes unmanageable and uncomfortable. Many owners of these breeds settle into a predictable rotation—a full haircut one month, then a face-feet-fanny tidy-up a few weeks later.
Short-haired breeds (labs, beagles, boxers, pit bulls) are lower maintenance but still benefit from regular bathing and de-shed treatments every six to twelve weeks, especially during seasonal coat changes in spring and fall. Kansas City's warm, humid summers can also make skin issues more common, so routine baths help keep skin healthy.
Nail trims should happen every four to eight weeks for most dogs. If you can hear your dog's nails clicking on hard floors, they're overdue. Overgrown nails change the way your dog's foot contacts the ground, which over time can stress joints and affect posture. Cats typically need nail trims every four to six weeks, especially indoor cats whose nails don't wear down naturally.
If you're not sure what schedule makes sense for your pet, just ask. Sara can recommend a grooming plan based on your pet's specific coat, breed, and activity level when you bring them in for their first visit.
Why Groom at Your Vet's Office?
Most grooming salons aren't staffed by veterinary professionals. When your pet is groomed at College Boulevard Animal Hospital, they're in the hands of a team that knows animal health inside and out. If Sara notices a skin issue, a lump, an ear infection, or anything else that needs attention, our veterinarians are right here to take a look.
It also means one fewer trip for you. Schedule a grooming appointment alongside a wellness exam, a nail trim with a vaccine visit, or simply drop off for grooming knowing your pet is in a fully equipped medical facility the entire time.
Reviewed by Dr. Kris Pippin, DVM and Dr. Jill Baird, DVM—April 2026