We are a small team of talented professionals with a wide range of skills, experience and education. We love what we do, and we do it with passion. We look forward to working with you.
Heather Dabney
Business Owner and Part-Time Groomer
Countryside Pet Grooming, L.L.C. business owner, Heather Dabney, is a professional groomer of 18 years. She is the proud parent of two children, Austin and Sierra. Her favorite pastimes are hiking with her dog Hawkeye, reading, trips to the beach, and cruising. She is an advocate for the grooming industry and continuing education among local groomers.
Credentials: AKC Certified Groomer, Member NDGAA. VPPGA Board Secretary. Pet CPR & First Aid certified. Salon Safety certified. Senior Pet Care certified. 15 coat types course Certified Canine Esthetician
Morgan Diehl
Full-Time Groomer
Morgan joined our team in March of 2021 after 6 years of professional grooming experience. She lives in Stuarts Draft with her Boyfriend, Russ, and their son, Jase. Her other son is a black lab named Opie. Morgan enjoys bowling and going to the racetrack in her free time. Her specialties are elderly dogs and “nervous nellies”.
Credentials: Pet CPR & First Aid certified, Certified Canine Esthetician
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Stephanie Knott
Full-time Groomer
Stephanie joined us in January of 2026. She graduated from Paragon School of Pet Grooming. She lives in Swope with her husband, three daughters and too many animals to count. Stephanie is very excited to learn and grow as a groomer at Countryside
Credentials: Member VPPGA. Pet Stylist graduate of Paragon School of Pet Grooming
Shannon Dykes
Full Time Bather/Brusher
Shannon joined us in March of 2023. She previously worked in a dog daycare facility for six years, where she managed and cared for hundreds of pets. Shannon plans to pursue a grooming career in the near future. She lives in Scottsville with her husband and their pitbull, Turbo. She enjoys all outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking, and mountain biking.
Credentials: Pet CPR & First Aid certification
Summer Carlsen
Part-time bather
Summer is a Virginia Tech graduate of applied behavioral science. She currently works three days a week with us while also working as a trainer at Training by Valerie. She is recenlty married enjoys hiking with her 3 dogs and spending the day on the lake.
Credentials: CPR and First Aid certified. Fear Free certified
Laura Murphy
Receptionist
Laura is our newest team member. She joins us from Staunton after many years as a veterinary receptionist.
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