I'm very fortunate, my groomer is right next to where I work. I really like her and for me anyway, I'm not afraid to let them there for a couple of hours, cause I trust her. My vet is like 20 minutes away. It's a practice with different vets in it. Some I like better than others. I guess I should just request the ones I like, but sometimes their not in during the times I can take them for their checkups.
Good Luck with your groomer.
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P.S.: I love your saying you have posted on your page.