Quality. Creativity. Passion.
Here at the Animal Arts Academy, our goal is to provide the best care for your pets. Our certified, award winning groomers are committed to deliver the best possible experience for you and your pets.
When we are not serving you, our groomers are taking part in grooming competitions, or upgrading themselves with advanced courses. We made a commitment to stay atop the latest trends and grooming techniques.
Like we said, only the best.
Co-founded in 2006 by our director Kingsly Tan, Animal Arts Academy began as a salon at Singapore’s VivoCity The Pet Safari. Animal Arts Academy provides only the best for your pets – with quality, creativity and passion.
AAA is a subsidiary company at Pet Lovers Centre with a network of 14 pet grooming salons and we are still growing!
Our academy is a fully certified grooming establishment by the Singapore Kennel Club (SKC), and often participate in many pet grooming competitions held in Singapore and Internationally. We are an appointed grooming school by Universal Cat Association to conduct Cat Care Grooming courses as well. We believe in helping groomers reach whole new levels of expertise. Our graduates are proficient and professional, compassionate and genuinely care for the pets they work with.
Our training courses includes an industry immersion program where you will learn and gain professional exposure alongside our stylists at one of our grooming salons. Jobs may even be available within our salons for you to join upon your successful completion of our courses!
Our education program is dynamic, exciting and fulfilling. Many of our students have benefited from our professional courses to become top pet grooming award winners and also successful entrepreneurs where they have started their own pet shops and grooming salons.
We aim to continue to develop successful pet stylists for the industry!
Our Creative Winning Team.
Quality. Creativity. Passion.
Here at Animal Arts Academy, these are our values.
Kingsly Tan
Director & Head Trainer
Our Principal Kingsly Tan is a certified master groomer by the Singapore Kennel Club and an A class groomer with the Kennel Club of Taiwan (KCT). Despite having achieved recognition, Kingsly believes in constantly upgrading himself and developing new grooming techniques to share with his students. Always seeking to improve himself, our principal is also active in conformation dog shows – poodles, bichons and miniature schnauzers are his speciality. Kingsly has bagged many awards to date, including Best in Show.
In his youth, Kingsly travelled extensively, studying the art of pet grooming in different countries – Canada, the United States, China and Taiwan, to name a few. In his studies he discovered that pet grooming was very different in the East and the West. Pet groomers in Canada, America and Europe had a far better understanding of pet anatomy and body profiles, and held themselves to very high standards of workmanship. Pet groomers in the East possessed superior skills with their scissors – their scissoring was far more intricate and meticulous than their western counterparts.
Kingsly has been invited by Artero to conduct grooming seminar in Spain and Malaysia. Artero Jornadas Spain is the biggest grooming show internationally where all the top groomers around the world are invited.
In 2015, Kingsly was appointed to become a grooming judge by the Singapore Kennel club and had since been invited by the Malaysia Kennel association and Korea Kennel Federation to judge in their grooming contest and examination.
Having studied under both traditions of pet grooming, Kingsly put together what he had learned, and developed a special, unique technique of pet grooming. It is a style that combines the best of the East and the West, and here at the Animal Arts Academy, it is Kingsly’s personal mission to teach this technique to his students.
Credentials
- 2018 – Artero World Groom Team
- 2016 – Artero Creative Team Singapore Master Groomer
- 2015 – Singapore Kennel Club Certified Grooming Judge
- 2014 – Singapore Kennel Club Certified Master Groomer
- 2014 – Kennel Club of Taiwan class A certified groomer
- 2008 – Singapore Kennel Club class A certified groomer
- 2007 – Singapore Kennel Club class B certified groomer
- 2005 – Travelled to U.S to learn showing poodles from a top poodle handler
- 2001 – Graduated from Pets Beautiful grooming school (Canada)
Awards
- 2014 – Kennel Club of Taiwan Class A 2nd Place
- 2008 – Singapore Kennel Club Class A 1st Place
- 2007 – Singapore Kennel Club Class B 1st Place
- 2004 – Pet Esthe pet colouring contest 2nd Prize
- 2003 – Classified Golden Clipper Contest 1st Prize
Feng Feng has been working in the pet industry since 2008. Achieved Class C certification from Association of Small Animal Protection(CPGA), Beijing in 2009 and Class B certification from Shanghai Naughty Family Pets Co. Ltd in 2010.
Credentials
2012 – Attended full course in Shanghai Fundamental Stone Pet Grooming Training School (CKU)
2010 – Shanghai Naughty Family Pet Co. Ltd Class B certified groomer
2009 – Association of Small Animal Protection(CPGA) Class C certified groomer
Feng Feng
Assistant Trainer
Dedicated and passionate pet grooming instructor with over 15 years of experience in the pet industry. Committed to delivering high-quality grooming services and providing excellent training to aspiring groomers.
Credentials
- 2023 – SKC Class B Certified Groomer
- 2017 – SKC Class C Certified Groomer
- 2012 – Attended full course in Shanghai Fundamental Stone Pet Grooming Training School (CKU)
- 2010 – Shanghai Naughty Family Pet Co. Ltd Class B certified groomer
- 2009 – Association of Small Animal Protection(CPGA) Class C certified groomer
Awards
- 2023 – SKC Best in Show Groomer
- 2023 – SKC B Class Category three 1st place winner
- 2023 – SKC B Class overall winner
- 2017 – SKC C Class 1st Place winner
Animal Arts Academy @ Serangoon Gardens
Nicole is a qualified professional, passionate and versatile groomer, going the extra mile to help others around her. She has been in the pet grooming industry since 2021. She has an extensive knowledge of appropriate grooming styles and an in-depth understanding of different pet breeds.
Nicole is also hardworking and a fast learner, being able to adapt to any situation to best meet the customers needs.
A big part of being a professional groomer is knowing what products can help get the best look and feel that clients want. Nicole is a believer that there is always something new to learn in the grooming industry and strives to pick up new ways to keep your pet’s happy and healthy.
Credentials
2021 - Singapore Kennel Club Class C Certified Groomer
Trianna is a fully qualified and experienced pet groomer who has been in the pet grooming industry since 2021. She is an expert in handling cats firmly but gently. She is knowledgeable in different styles and temperaments of pets. In addition to this she is very confident in her ability to interact with all breeds of dogs and cats. Processing great communication skills, she’s able to build lasting relationships with new and existing customers by offering them friendly, personal and professional grooming service.
Credentials
2021 - Singapore Kennel Club Class C Certified Groomer
Awards
2021 - Singapore Kennel Club Class C Award of Merit
Hui Qi has been working in the pet industry since 2016.
Credentials
2023 - NGKC Class C Certified Groomer
Awards
2023 - NGKC 1st Place in Class C Category 4
Lily Wong has been with Animal Arts Academy since year 2020. Having more than 40 years of experience caring for various type of pets, Lily has an acute sensitivity to the needs of animals. Her genuine love and concern for animals also drove her to volunteer at pet kennels to care for the abused animals. Both her peers and animals alike are drawn to Lily’s sweet personality and big heart.
The Pet Safari @ VivoCity
Patient, gentle and caring towards dogs and cats of all age and sizes, Melody strives for excellence in her work. She always takes time to understand the temperament of each animal at the start of each grooming session. As a furparent of 2 kitties , she aim to provide a stress-free and enjoyable grooming session for all furbabies.
Credentials
2022 - Singapore Kennel Club Class B Certified Groomer
2019 - Singapore Kennel Club Class C Certified Groomer
Awards
2022 - Singapore Kennel Club Class B Award of Merit
Pet Lovers Centre @ Kembangan
Ralph Ceasar has been working as a professional pet groomer in The Philippines for 7 years before coming over to Singapore. He is eager to learn and continuously seek to improve himself aiming to become a Master Groomer.
Credential:
2023 - Singapore Kennel Club certified C Class Groomer
Benedict keeps his colleagues in good spirits with his wittiness and makes the overall work plan a happy place to be. He's always careful with the customers and their dogs and is a very responsible worker.
Pet Lovers Centre @ Balmoral Plaza
Shaylen Chiou stands as a proficient pet groomer, channeling six years into honing her expertise while consistently seeking avenues for further growth. Beyond the confines of the grooming station, Shaylen derives true delight from the connections she forges with dogs. Her proficiency transcends the realm of grooming tools, as she actively engages with pet owners, ensuring they are well-informed about the health and happiness of their cherished animal companions.
Credential:
2022 - FCI/SKC B Class Category 5 Certified Groomer
2019 - KCUA C Class Certifies Groomer
Awards:
2022 - FCI/SKC B class Category 5 Best Groomer
Wendy is a keen learner who always seeks to grow and improve in this industry. She's passionate about animals and loves to take care of them! She always wanted to work with furkids since she was a kid. She loves to spend time with pets every single day. She has a lot of patience to be gentle with pets to make sure her furry clients are comfortable and stress-free as they get their grooming done. She hopes to constantly upgrade her skills in handling all different types of dogs and cats.
Credentials
2023 - Singapore Kennel Club Class C Certified Groomer
Awards
2023 - 3rd Place in Class C Category 5
The Pet Safari @ Star Vista
Sue Ann has been working in the pet industry since 2008, a passionate pet groomer dedicated to the welfare of animals. she like pet grooming,this job is because animals cannot fully express themselves like humans, and it can help them show their perfect side. Proud to be a part of Animal Arts is love of animals and grooming skills come together. Ensuring the happiness and health of our pets is not just a job, this is a source of joy and contentment.
NGKC Class A Award of merit (2019)
SKC Class A Passed (2023)
SKC Class B passed (2018)
SKC Class C 2rd (2017)
DGA Class C 2rd (2012)
DGA Class B passed (2013)
DGA Class A 3 rd (2014)
Credential:
2023 - Singapore Kennel Club Class A Certified Groomer
2019 - NGKC Class A Certified Groomer
2018 - Singapore Kennel Club Class B Certified Groomer
2017 - Singapore Kennel Club Class C Certified Groomer
Awards:
2014 - DGA 3rd Place in A Class
2012 - DGA 2nd Place in C Class
Allyson feels the most comfortable with pets, and her passion for them has led her into the pet grooming industry at a young age. From the start, she was driven to become a certified professional pet groomer, and she enrolled in some of the most prestigious pet grooming schools with a mindset to learn from the best in the industry.
Having grown up surrounded by cats and dogs varying from the big majestic Golden Retriever, to a tiny Toy Poodle, fluffy Bichon Frise, cute Maltese and a Ragdoll cat, she is extremely confident in providing the best care for various breeds according to their specific needs.
Credentials
2022 - Singapore Kennel Club Class C Certified Groomer
Awards
2022 - 2nd place in Class C Category 5
Gabriel has an insane amount of energy and dedication. She's always looking for ways to improve herself in grooming and giving the best experience for pets in an efficient and stress free way. She loves all breeds of animals and loves putting herself up for a challenge.
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