MEET THE STAFF
The MSCC staff has been put together to offer our students a wide variety of knowledge that has been gained over several years in various areas of the animal industry. Staff members have previous experience working in veterinary practices, grooming salons, mobile grooming vans, shelters, training and handling, and doggy daycares. MSCC staff members also attend continuing education seminars located across the country several times a year to ensure that they are up to date on new trends in the industry.
Amber slater icmg
SCHOOL director
Amber has been with the school since 1998. Amber has worked in veterinary hospitals, boarding kennels, grooming salons, and mobile grooming. In September 2011, Amber completed all of her written and hands-on testing to become an International Professional Certified Master Groomer (ICMG) with the IPG. Amber is also certified in Canine and Feline CPR and is a certifying instructor with Pet Emergency Education.
Haley Hoeve ICMG
LEAD instructor
Haley has always loved animals and started out by working at the humane society until she decided to pursue a career in pet grooming. When she attended MSCC, her potential was recognized and she was invited to stay on as a groomer to develop her skills and love of breed profile trims and hand scissoring. In 2018 she started instructing full time. In 2023 she became an International Certified Master Groomer (ICMG) with the IPG. Haley is also an AKC safe certified groomer.
Caitlin Flick
instructor/media specialist
Caitlin has been with MSCC since 2011. She has been showing dogs with the AKC since 2002 competing in both Breed competition and Junior Showmanship with her Border Collies. Caitlin is certified in Salon Details and the Non-Sporting Group with the IPG as well as Canine and Feline CPR. Additionally, Caitlin is an AKC safe certified groomer.
MCKENZY FRANKLIN
Instructor
McKenzy graduated from MSCC in 2020 and stayed on as an Assistant Instructor until she relocated in 2021. She has worked in private salons and has extensive customer service skills. She rejoined MSCC as an Instructor in early 2023. She is certified in Pet CPR & First Aid and enjoys spending time outdoors with her two dogs and horse.
Savanah Buffington
Assistant Instructor
Savanah is an Assistant Instructor and a MSCC graduate. After graduating, she worked in private salons before returning to teach. Savanah is certified in Pet CPR & First Aid. She enjoys creative grooming and trying out coloring techniques on her Golden Retriever, Nugget. Savanah is currently working towards her Opawz Creative Grooming Certification. In addition to her love of animals, Savanah has a passion for music.
Rachel Tabbert
Assistant Instructor
Rachel graduated from MSCC in early 2024 and was invited to stay on as an Assistant Instructor. Prior to her completion of the Pet Grooming Plus Program at MSCC, she had previously studied Veterinary Nursing through Purdue University. She has had previous roles working as a Veterinary Assistant in small animal clinics. She is Pet CPR & First Aid Certified as well. Ever since she was little, Rachel has always had a love for animals and helping others.
Kristina Goulet
Assistant Instructor
Kristina became an assistant instructor at MSCC in 2020. She has worked with animals for over 20 years. With her degree in Horse Management from Michigan State University, she worked in the animal nutrition industry for over 12 years having positions in sales, product development & formulation, and quality control & regulatory affairs. After graduating from MSCC, Kristina worked in a private salon before coming back to MSCC as an instructor. She is certified in Canine & Feline CPR and hopes to pursue her goal of becoming a certified groomer.
KErrie Hileman
Receptionist
Kerrie graduated from MSCC in 2018. She is First Aid & CPR certified and she completed our 600 hour Pet Grooming Plus program. She has been working part-time in the industry since her graduation. She has two Golden Retrievers and a cat. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and spending time with family.
