Editorial ranking
The 7 Best Cat Groomers in Victoria, BC
Updated · scored against 7 active listings in Victoria
Hand-picked using a transparent rubric — rating weighted by review volume, verification, cat-specialist features, breed-specialty depth, and listing completeness. Paid sponsorship is excluded from the score. See "How we rank" below for the full method.
- #14.8(42 reviews)
The calm, professional, compassionate grooming care is provided in a specially designed & custom-built cat grooming salon.
bathcat_onlyWhy it ranks- 4.8-star average (42 reviews)
- Cat-only — no dogs on premises
- #21591 Earle Pl, Victoria, BC V8S 1N33.4(40 reviews)
Dog & Cat Grooming in Fairfield, Victoria BC Experienced Family-Run Dog and Cat Grooming in Victoria, BC At Suds ’N’ Scissors Pet Salon, we are a family-run dog and cat grooming salon in Victoria, BC, proudly serving the Fairfield community and surrounding neighborhoods. Message Us Call to Book Call to Book Personalized Dog & Cat Grooming Quality pet grooming for all of your pet's needs.
bathbrushingnail-trimdematting+2 moreone_on_onequiet_environmentlion_cutmatted_rescueWhy it ranks- One-on-one appointments (no double-booking)
- Quiet environment
- #3Fernwood, Victoria BC5.0(54 reviews)
Lavender Pet Spa is a verified cat grooming salon serving Victoria, British Columbia. Lavender Pet Spa provides a premium grooming experience, purr-sonalized to each unique cat.
difficult_catsWhy it ranks- 5.0-star average across 54 reviews
- Experienced with difficult / anxious cats
- #4Victoria, BC4.9(49 reviews)
Whisker Tales is a verified cat grooming salon serving Victoria, British Columbia.
quiet_environmentlion_cutWhy it ranks- 4.9-star average (49 reviews)
- Quiet environment
- #5
The Cat Shack is a verified mobile cat grooming service serving Victoria, British Columbia. The full coat groom is perfect for any cat owner looking to cut down on shedding, matting or scratching.
mobilebathbrushingdemattinglion_cutnail_caps - #61301 Burnside Road West, Victoria, BC
Bite Club Grooming is a verified mobile cat grooming service serving Victoria, British Columbia. I provide offer a comprehensive range of services offered to your cat or dog's grooming, and psychological needs.
mobilebathbrushingnail-trim+2 more - #7
I am a mobile/house call cat groomer.
mobilenail-trimlion_cutcfmg_certifiedWhy it ranks- CFMG-certified groomer
How we rank
Every active cat groomer in Victoria is scored against five signals. The rubric is the same in every city we cover, so the ranking is comparable across markets.
- RatingStar rating weighted by log of review count. A 4.9-star groomer with 800 reviews beats a 5.0-star groomer with 4 reviews.
- VerificationWhether the listing has been independently confirmed by Cat Grooming Directory to actually offer cat grooming.
- Cat-specialist signalsCat-only premises, one-on-one appointments, quiet environment, CFMG certification, Fear Free training, experience with difficult or senior cats.
- Breed depthNumber of named breed specialties on the listing. Long-haired Persians, Maine Coons, Ragdolls etc. each count.
- Listing completenessWhether the listing has a real description and at least one photo. Maintained listings score higher.
Sponsored / paid listings are explicitly excluded from the score calculation. Cat Grooming Directory does sell paid listing tiers, but those affect the badge displayed on a listing card, never the ranking on this page.
Frequently asked questions
How did you rank the best cat groomers in Victoria?
Each groomer in our Victoria directory was scored against an objective rubric covering five signals: average rating weighted by review volume (a 4.9-star groomer with 800 reviews outranks a 5.0-star groomer with 4 reviews), verification status, cat-specialist features like cat-only premises or one-on-one appointments, breed-specialty depth, and listing completeness (description + photo). Paid sponsorship is explicitly excluded from the ranking.
How often is the ranking refreshed?
Daily — when a groomer adds reviews, gets verified, or expands their service set, their score moves automatically. The page itself revalidates daily, so the order you see reflects this week's data.
Are these groomers paying to be listed here?
No. The ranking on this page is editorial — no groomer pays to appear, and paid sponsorship is excluded from the score. Cat Grooming Directory does offer paid listing tiers for groomers, but those affect the badge shown on a listing card, never the ranking position on this page or anywhere else.
What if I don't see my favourite Victoria groomer here?
The top 8 are the highest-scoring of 7 active listings in Victoria. Your favourite groomer might be on the full city directory at /canada/british-columbia/victoria — or they might not be listed yet. The fastest path is for the groomer to claim or create their Cat Grooming Directory listing.