MEET OUR TEAM

Melissa started her career in the pet industry in 1991 as a veterinary nurse, during this time Mel developed a keen interest in pet grooming and later pursued this into her career. Mel has a solid animal welfare and animal care background. She has worked at local Vet hospitals since leaving school and is now the proud manager of a thriving business and great team. 

Melissa overseas the running of Hot Dog Cool Cat and is available for grooming on an appointment basis. Mel sets our service standard and is contactable by email mel@hotdogcoolcat.com.au if you have any questions or concerns.

When not at work Mel manages her home life with her children and her own menagerie. 

Liz started her career in 2013 as a dog waker and pet sitter, before studying to become a Veterinary nurse at a local veterinary hospital on the Northern Beaches. Liz had the opportunity to study pet grooming and went on to groom, dogs, cats, and the odd pocket pet. 

Liz has a bright vibrant personality and will never pass up the opportunity to have a chat and talk about your dog or cat. 

She enjoys grooming all breeds with a special flare for small breeds such as Maltese, Shih-tzu, Oodles and Cavalier. Her most requested clips are “wash and wear’ summer styles and winter clips. Liz is one of our senior cat groomers and can groom your feline friend on Mondays by appointment. 

Away from the salon she loves to cook, crochet and colour her hair green or purple!

Shannon began her career in the pet industry as a pet sitter and dog walker in 2017, a few years later she completed her traineeship in dog grooming. Shannon has completed Certificate II in Animal studies and joined the HDCC team in 2023.

Shannon loves grooming all dogs big and small, young and old and always enjoys learning new styles. 

At home, Shannon enjoys walking and spending time with her dog Marvin and relaxing with her cat Peggy.

Steph joined the HDCC team in 2020 to continue her career in the animal industry. She strives on having a great relationship with all our clients and their fur babies. 

Steph has completed Cert 2 Animal Studies and Cert 3 Pet Grooming.

Steph’s most requested grooms include double coated dog de-sheds , Samoyed’s, Collies, Chow’s, basically anything cute, big and fluffy. 

Chances are if you have brought your dog in for a bath and blow dry they will have been pampered by Steph. Steph’s gentle and caring approach shines through in every dog she meets, making every dogs visit even more enjoyable.

In Steph’s free time she enjoys walking her dog, Buddy, and relaxing with her two cats, Leeloo and Bagheera.