Kim Gradous

Owner and Master Groomer

Kim is the owner of Springwood Kennel and opened its doors in 1997. Before boarding and grooming pets she worked as a veterinary assistant for 11 years under Dr. Bruce Gradous, her father-in-law. She loves spending time with her two boys, their wives, and her granddaughter. If she isn't here at the kennel grooming, you can find her at home with her three longhaired dachshunds. Kim's favorite thing to do is to travel the world.

Nikki Boutwell

Registered Veterinary Technician and Manager

Nikki

Beth Coil

Groomer

Beth

Sylvia Parr

Groomer

Sylvia came to work at the Kennel in 2009. She has been grooming dogs for almost 60 years. Sylvia also showed dogs in the past and still enjoys going to dog shows in the area. When she isn't grooming you can find her working in her yard and gardening.

Maria Knight

Receptionist and Kennel Tech

Maria has been working at the kennel since 2021. Before coming to work here she was a veterinary assistant/receptionist for 16 years at an established clinic. She has a huge passion for reptiles and cats. She currently has 4 sweet cats and a ball python named Gretchen. Her favorite pastime is spending time with her children and working in the yard with her plants.

Heather Wilson

Receptionist and Kennel Tech

Heather has been at the kennel since 2023. Prior to that Heather spent 8 years working in veterinary medicine, 4 of those being with Dr. Bruce Gradous. When Heather isn't working you can find her spending time with her 2 children, her pitty, and 2 bullies. She has a huge passion for vet med and will continue to advocate for the health and wellbeing of pets. 

Patty Oglesby

Kennel Tech

Patty

Alexus Duckworth

Kennel Tech

Alexus

Kaylin Kurtz

Veterinary Assistant and Kennel Tech

Kaylin

Erin Glisson

Kennel Tech

Erin

Diana Reese

Volunteer

Diana

Pup, Cindy Lou, and Jingles

Kennel Mascots

Pup, our black lab, came to live with us in 2018 after he retired from guarding the fishponds. He loves to sunbathe and eat lots of treats. You can always find him snuggled up in his room taking a nap.

Cindy Lou, our dilute calico, joined the family Christmas of 2024 hence why we named her that, but also in loving memory of her previous owner. She enjoys making you pet her; until she doesn't anymore and surprises you with a nibble on the hand and running the front desk.

Jingles, our brown tabby, was rescued off the street by a coworker when she was just a 5-week-old kitten in the winter of 2024. She is a spunky, sweet cat who loves playing with her toys and snacking. You can find her hanging out in our cat room ready for head scratches.