MEET THE PACK!
Bloomingtails has over 30+ superstar staff members. Meet the team behind the scenes who are key to providing our customers with high quality services for you and your fur baby!
CANDICE
OWNER DIRECTOR | SNR DOG STYLIST
In 2015, Candice turned her lifelong passion for animals into Bloomingtails. Candice is a highly qualified Veterinary Nurse and Dog Groomer with over 10 years of combined experience. Candice's qualifications include a Certificate III in Animal Studies, Certificate III in Grooming, Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing and a Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Emergency & Critical Care). She has worked in a variety of clinics from general practice to Emergency and Critical Care and is also trained in 'human' hospital level nursing having completed university studies at UTAS.
Outside of Bloomingtails, Candice enjoys spending time at her beautiful farm in the Hunter Valley with her young family including her precious dogs, 'Bloom' (Japanese Spitz X French Bulldog), Mackenzie (Golden Retriever), cat Malakai, ducks Stevie + Kennedy, geese Olaf + Woody, and guinea pigs Saffo + Gerald.
In 2022, Candice was proudly nominated as a finalist for the following categories in the AusMumpreneur Awards:
PEOPLE’S CHOICE – Service Business
PEOPLE’S CHOICE – Making a Difference
PEOPLE’S CHOICE – Customer Service
Outside of Bloomingtails, Candice enjoys spending time at her beautiful farm in the Hunter Valley with her young family including her precious dogs, 'Bloom' (Japanese Spitz X French Bulldog), Mackenzie (Golden Retriever), cat Malakai, ducks Stevie + Kennedy, geese Olaf + Woody, and guinea pigs Saffo + Gerald.
In 2022, Candice was proudly nominated as a finalist for the following categories in the AusMumpreneur Awards:
PEOPLE’S CHOICE – Service Business
PEOPLE’S CHOICE – Making a Difference
PEOPLE’S CHOICE – Customer Service
MEET THE GROOMERS
KARIESenior Dog Stylist | Grooming Manager
FUN FACT ABOUT KARIE: She has two TV rooms at home, one for sports + the other for reality tv shows. HITOMISenior Dog Stylist + Groomer
FUN FACT ABOUT HITOMO: She loves being an air stewardess next to being a talented dog groomer. |
JESSDog Groomer
FUN FACT ABOUT JESS: She has a soprano calling voice when she calls the fur kids + they love it! IKEDog Groomer
FUN FACT ABOUT IKE: When there is a Chupa Chups in the lunchroom treat jars, Ike is the first one to grab it! |
SIENA |
Junior Dog Groomer + Front Desk
FUN FACT ABOUT SIENA: She likes to go around and plait her team members hair + she has the best banter! |
GEORGIA |
Senior Stylist
FUN FACT ABOUT GEORGIA: Her attention to detail when cleaning is amazing! |
MEET THE DOG BATHERS
ANA Dog Bather + Doggy Daycare Assistant
FUN FACT ABOUT ANA: She has danced all her life + LOVES dogs. SAHARADog Bather
FUN FACT ABOUT SAHARA: She has the coolest t-shirt collection! |
SEAN Dog Bather +Doggy Daycare Assistant
FUN FACT ABOUT SEAN: He skips around work singing with a broom in his hands and a smile on his face! |
MEET THE DAYCARE + FARMSTAY LEADERS
ERICADaycare Manager + Front Desk
FUN FACT ABOUT ERICA: When she calls the fur kids to come, she makes a special sound and the fur kids know to run to her! BAILEYLarge Doggy Daycare Leader + Hunter Valley Dog Farmstay
FUN FACT ABOUT BAILEY: He goes into deep conversations with the dogs! SKYEDoggy Daycare Assistant
FUN FACT ABOUT SKYE: She loves swimming! |
ELOISADaycare 2IC
FUN FACT ABOUT ELOISA: She is a total master when it comes to large dog breeds! ANGELYSmall Doggy Daycare Leader + Jnr Social Media Creator
FUN FACT ABOUT ANGELY: She always goes an extra mile with her work, with her team mates + the fur kids! |
MEET THE DOG WALKERS
LILYDog Walker + Pet Taxi
FUN FACT ABOUT LILY: She is known at the dog walking park for her gumboots - as she wears her bright red gum boots. KURT
Dog Walker + Pet Taxi
FUN FACT ABOUT KURT: He loves creating + playing Warhammer. He also loves history + power lifting. |
HARRISONDog Walker + Pet Taxi Driver
FUN FACT ABOUT HARRISON: He loves camping on the weekends. |
MEET THE FRONT DESK + HEAD OFFICE TEAM
KATEFarm Sales + Retail Manager
FUN FACT ABOUT KATE: She has a cup on her desk that is blue and has "Mummy" on it, as she is mum of all the fur-kids! |
ELLAFront Desk, Sales + Booking Assistant
FUN FACT ABOUT ELLA: Chemistry, Biology and Animal Welfare is her love + passion. She is currently studying at uni. |
Head Of Marketing + System Operations
FUN FACT ABOUT BARBI: She loves cartoons, sleeping in and her dogs! |