Kennel & Grooming Staff
Mary, Lead Groomer
Lead groomer Mary has been with Aloha Pet & Bird Hospital for 27 years and has additional experience working at other grooming shops. She helps care for pets by washing them, cleaning their ears, cutting nails, blow drying, giving haircuts, and making pets look fabulous! She also checks pets for any skin or ear abnormalities to help prevent serious health concerns from going unnoticed.
Mary loves being around animals and talking to clients about all things pet care! Mary loves her job and working with everyone here at Aloha and considers us to be one big family! Mary has a four-year-old dog named Jentezen, and two 6-year-old cats named Finn and Allie. In her free time, Mary enjoys working out, cooking, going to the beach, going on bike rides, and she loves going to church.
Kelly, Groomer
Kelly is one of our phenomenal Groomers here at Aloha Pet and Bird Hospital. She joined our kennel staff team full time in July of 2018 and has had over 22 years of experience in the animal related field. Before bringing her talents to Aloha Kelly worked for a horse and carriage company where she began developing her passions for working with animals. She has been grooming animals since 1998, and loves being able to interact with animals and helping them feel better, refreshed, and more comfortable after a groom.
Some of Kelly’s primary daily responsibilities include maintaining our amazing patients’ physical appearances by brushing and cutting fur, clipping nails, cleaning ears, bathing, drying, and styling the patient’s fur. Kelly finds it very satisfying seeing our clients’ reactions when they come to pick up their newly groomed and clean pets. “I love how pet friendly and family-oriented Aloha Pet and Bird Hospital is,” Kelly says. “It’s great how pets are able to get their specific needs met.”
Away from the hospital, Kelly likes to take her dogs to the beach or to the dog park. She owns an adorable doodle, named Charlie, and two cats, named Ragnar and Baby Ragnar.
Guy, Lead Kennel Technician
Lead Kennel Technician Guy has about 5 years of experience working in the veterinary care field. Before coming to work at Aloha Pet & Bird Hospital, Guy worked at Pine Hills Clinic in Orlando and at Windermere Vet Hospital as both a Kennel Technician and Assistant Veterinary Technician. Guy has an AA degree from Valencia College and a BA from Ringling School of Art and Design. As a Kennel Technician, Guy helps keep our kennel, dog run, and exam rooms clean and sanitary. He loves to learn and work hard, and he's passionate about educating clients on how to help care for their furry friend.
When asked why he loves working with our team, Guy said "Aloha Pet & Bird Hospital has the best staff of any place I've ever worked. I feel welcome and valuable; it really does feel like family. The love and care for the clients this office provides is always one step above."
In his free time, Guy plays guitar, bass, and keyboard. He also writes and records music with his band, Milk Carton Superstars. Guy is also an artist and spends time painting personal and commercial works of art. He loves animals and has been a vegetarian for most of his life.
Julie L., Pet Bather/Groomer
Julie joined the Aloha Pet & Bird Hospital team in October 2025, bringing with her eight years of experience in the animal-care field and a genuine passion for helping pets feel their best. As a full-time groomer, Julie’s goal is to ensure every patient and client receives attentive, personalized care. She takes pride in making sure each guest leaves not only looking sharp, but feeling comfortable, relaxed, and understood.
One of Julie’s favorite parts of grooming is the blow-drying stage. She loves the quiet, reassuring moments it creates—time for pets to feel safe and begin to trust her, and time for her to get to know each unique personality that comes through the grooming suite.
Julie is especially fond of Aloha’s truly one-of-a-kind environment. She appreciates the calm, welcoming atmosphere paired with the excitement that can arise at any moment in a hospital that cares for every kind of companion, from tiny rats to rambunctious raccoons, and birds of all sizes. At home, Julie shares her life with two beloved dogs: Max, a Boston Terrier/Beagle mix, and Oswald, a Staffordshire/American Bulldog mix. When she’s not at work, you’ll most likely find her enjoying long bike rides, tending to her garden, or spending quality snuggle time with Max and Oswald.