National Certified Master Groomer
National Certified Master Groomer recognition, dated January 2026.
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The people behind every groom. Megan and her stylists care for Atwater's dogs and cats, in the salon and on the road.
Owner · Master Groomer
Megan Rice
In 2018, Megan Rice opened Pure Joy Pet Salon and has been providing the Atwater area with loyal and loving pet grooming services ever since.
Megan has been grooming for 12 years. She is a Nationally Certified Master Groomer through the NDGAA and an AKC Master Groomer. She has a passion for making every pet feel and look their best, and she furthers her professional education by attending grooming seminars and expos regularly.
Outside of grooming, Megan competes in dog shows and lure coursing with her Afghan Hounds. She shares her home with her husband, daughter, their five doggies, and their kitties.
NDGAA Nationally Certified Master Groomer (NCMG) · AKC Master Groomer (AKCMG) · AKC Professional Grooming Credential · AKC Disease & Sanitation · AKC Safe Handling
Credentials you can see
Megan and the Pure Joy team keep their training visible, from master-groomer credentials to pet CPR and salon safety practices.
Megan Rice
AKC Certified Master Groomer
AKC Certified Master Groomer achievement, member since January 2026.
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AKC Professional Grooming Credential
Completed January 20, 2026. Valid for five years.
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PetTech CPR & First Aid
Pet CPR and first aid training record, valid June 2023 through June 2025.
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CPPGA Membership
California Professional Pet Groomers Association membership history through 2025.
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Natalie Stephenson · PetTech CPR & First Aid
Pet CPR and first aid training, valid August 2024 through August 2026.
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Nichole Warkentine · PetTech CPR & First Aid
Pet CPR and first aid training, valid August 2024 through August 2026.
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AKC S.A.F.E. Certified Salon
Pure Joy Pet Salon certificate of achievement, member through September 2025.
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AKC S.A.F.E. Groomer/Salon Oath
Safety oath covering handling, sanitation, records, and salon procedures.
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CPPGA Code of Ethics
California Professional Pet Groomers Association code of ethics.
View certificate PDFThe team
Megan, her pet stylists, and her bathers care for Atwater's pets at the salon.
Nichole
Pet Stylist
Grooms dogs of every size and coat alongside Megan at the Atwater salon.
AKC S.A.F.E. Certified · Pet First Aid & CPR
Natalie
Pet Stylist
Part of the Pure Joy team, caring for Atwater's pets in the salon by appointment.
AKC S.A.F.E. Certified · Pet First Aid & CPR
Heather
Bather
Part of the Pure Joy team, helping with baths and salon care by appointment.
Kaylee
Bather
Part of the Pure Joy team, helping with baths and salon care by appointment.
Areli
Bather
Part of the Pure Joy team, helping with baths and salon care by appointment.
Zak
Bather
Part of the Pure Joy team, helping with baths and salon care by appointment.