About Pleasant Oaks

Pleasant Oaks Pet Grooming has been a beloved part of our community since 1973, founded by Anita Antink, who ran the shop alongside her daughter. In 1999, Anita mentored a young aspiring groomer, Annett Ilyev, whose passion for grooming grew while working part-time at the shop. Over the years, Anita and Annett became close friends, sharing their love for animals and the business.When Anita retired in 2016, ownership naturally transitioned to Annett, fulfilling her lifelong dream. Since then, she’s renovated the shop, updated equipment, and expanded services to include most medium and large breeds.

Through all the changes, Pleasant Oaks remains committed to compassionate, high-quality grooming and a deep connection to our community, proudly continuing a tradition of care and excellence for over 50 years.

Meet the Owner

Annett Ilyev is the proud owner of Pleasant Oaks Grooming, where she and her team provide exceptional care for the pets of Pleasant Hill, CA. Her journey with animals began in childhood, when she was often found rescuing neighborhood dogs. For her tenth birthday, her father gifted her a miniature poodle named Jessie, sparking a lifelong love for dogs, especially Poodles.

In her late twenties, Annett was introduced to the world of grooming by Anita, the former owner of the shop. Under Anita’s mentorship, Annett honed her grooming skills and discovered a deep passion for the craft. This passion grew beyond grooming into the realms of showing and breeding standard poodles. Through this experience, she gained over 20 years of expertise working with various breeds, mastering breed standard trims, and learning the methodology behind proper grooming techniques.

Fulfilling a lifelong dream, Annett became the owner of Pleasant Oaks Grooming in 2016. She has since made the shop her own, drawing on her extensive experience, renovating the space, and expanding the scope of services offered.

Annett takes immense pride in serving her community and caring for their beloved pets. She and her team are grateful for the trust their clients place in them and are committed to treating every four-legged family member with the love and attention they deserve.

Our Team

Julia

Groomer

Ralitsa

Groomer