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Pet Bath & Beyond

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Pet, Bath and Beyond is a professional pet grooming business in San Antonio that provides quality pet grooming in a safe, serene, and loving environment. The salon features a hydro-massage therapy bathing system, safe nail trimming and polishing methods, and other high quality pet grooming care procedures.

After 15 years of providing pet grooming services at two veterinary clinics, Ms. White decided to open her own business. In August 2008, she approached Senior Business Advisor Jaime Martinez at the San Antonio Small Business Development Center for assistance with starting her own animal grooming business. With Jaime’s guidance, Ms. White developed and refined her business plan and financial projections and worked with Jaime regarding site location. She was able to open her facility through an SBA loan and a commercial loan from United San Antonio Federal Credit Union. Ms. White’s pet salon opened its doors in June of 2010 in a prime location in northwest San Antonio. Ms. White’s goal at her pet spa is to make it a comfortable and peaceful place for pets and their owners.