Pet Groomers MLE (minimum lovable extension to PMS)

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Context

Groomers handle both pet aesthetics and health-adjacent tasks (skin, coat, nail, ear cleaning). Owners want proof of quality and safety. Yosemite Crew can support groomers with service booking, grooming notes, photo galleries, verification, and retail sales extending trust through certifications and verified badges.

Guiding questions for community discussion

• Should groomers upload certifications/licenses for a “Verified Professional” badge?
• Should owners get automatic grooming reminders (monthly, bi-weekly)?
• Should before/after photos be optional or required in each grooming record?
• Should retail upsell be integrated into the same invoice, or separate?
• Should owner reviews be public, or kept within the app?

Detailed overview

Service Catalog: Customizable menu (bath, haircut, spa packages).

Booking & Scheduling: Online booking + buffer times + recurring appointments.

Pet Grooming Notes: Cut style, products used, behavioral notes, allergies.

Photo Capture: Before/after photos → stored in pet record.

Verification: Groomers can upload certifications for a “Verified Groomer” badge.

Retail Add-Ons: Grooming products (shampoos, brushes) tied into POS checkout.

Notifications: Automated reminders for upcoming or recurring grooms.

User benefits

Owners: Transparent grooming history + verified groomers.

Groomers: Build a trusted profile with photos, reviews, certifications.

Platform: Adds value for non-vet businesses, expanding YC ecosystem.

Potential meta-level deliverables

• Service catalog + scheduling + notes + photo capture.
• Groomer verification + product sales integration.
• Owner reviews + recurring reminders + staff commissions.

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