International Certified Master Cat Groomer | Qualified Veterinary Nurse | Feline Grooming Educator | Trainer & Assessor
Advancing Feline Grooming, Welfare and Professional Education
Lexie Goldsmith is an internationally recognised feline grooming specialist, International Certified Master Cat Groomer, Qualified Veterinary Nurse, and qualified Trainer & Assessor based in Perth, Western Australia. With more than 18 years of experience in feline care and grooming, she has dedicated her career to improving cat welfare through low-stress grooming techniques, professional education, and industry standards.
Known for her practical, welfare-focused approach, Lexie combines extensive hands-on grooming experience with veterinary nursing knowledge to help cats receive safer, more compassionate grooming care. Her work spans professional grooming services, educational development, certification programs, industry publications, and international training.
Lexie's work has been recognised by international professional grooming organisations, including the International Grooming Society and International Professional Groomers, and she contributes to professional publications, including Groomer to Groomer magazine.
Lexie Goldsmith is an International Certified Master Cat Groomer, Qualified Veterinary Nurse, qualified Trainer & Assessor, and founder of the Australian Certified Cat Groomer (ACCG) Program. With more than 18 years of experience in feline care and grooming, she specialises in low-stress feline handling, cat welfare, professional grooming education, and certification development. Recognised internationally for her contributions to feline grooming, Lexie serves as an IGS Expert Advisor in Feline Grooming, Welfare & Handling and provides professional feline grooming education to students in Australia and internationally.
Professional Credentials
Lexie's expertise is supported by a unique combination of practical experience, professional qualifications, and industry recognition.
Qualifications and Professional Roles
- International Certified Master Cat Groomer (ICMCG)
- Qualified Veterinary Nurse
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
- Qualified Trainer & Assessor
- IPG Certifier
- IPG Regional Representative
- Approved Cat Training Centre
- Founder of the Australian Certified Cat Groomer (ACCG) Program
- Founder of Cat Grooming Education
- International educator in professional feline grooming
Her background as a Veterinary Nurse adds expertise in feline health, welfare, behaviour, and grooming-related health considerations, helping bridge the gap between grooming practice and animal care.
Industry Recognition
Lexie has gained recognition from respected professional organisations within the pet grooming industry.
She serves as an IGS Expert Advisor for Feline Grooming, Welfare & Handling, contributing specialist knowledge on feline grooming practices, low-stress handling techniques, and cat welfare.
She is also recognised by the International Professional Groomers (IPG) organisation as an:
- International Certified Master Cat Groomer (IPG)
- MAster Cat Groomer (London Cat Grooming School)
- IPG and ACCG Certifier
- Regional IPG Representative
- Approved ACCG Cat Training Centre
- Qualified Veterinary Nurse
- Qualified Trainer and Assessor
These independent professional associations help reinforce Lexie's standing as an authority in feline grooming education and welfare-focused grooming practices.
Founder of the Australian Certified Cat Groomer Program
One of Lexie's most significant contributions to the industry is the development of the Australian Certified Cat Groomer (ACCG) Program.
The ACCG program was created to support higher standards in professional feline grooming through structured education, practical skill development, welfare-centred handling, and professional assessment.
Through this work, Lexie has helped create pathways for groomers seeking specialised feline grooming qualifications and professional development opportunities throughout Australia and beyond.
Her educational philosophy focuses on:
- Cat welfare first
- Low-stress grooming methods
- Safe and ethical handling
- Evidence-informed grooming practices
- Professional accountability and standards
- Lifelong learning within the grooming profession
International Feline Grooming Educator
As the founder of Cat Grooming Education, Lexie provides training and educational resources for students seeking to develop specialist feline grooming skills.
Her programs support both Australian and international students through structured learning pathways designed to improve grooming competence, cat welfare outcomes, and professional confidence.
Lexie has also contributed to the development of international grooming education opportunities, including professional certification pathways that support groomers working with cats worldwide.
Her educational content covers topics including:
- Feline behaviour and communication
- Low-stress handling techniques
- Cat welfare and grooming ethics
- Senior cat grooming
- Coat maintenance and management
- Health considerations for grooming cats
- Grooming safety and risk assessment
- Professional grooming standards
- Salon procedures and best practices
Low-Stress Feline Grooming Philosophy
At the centre of Lexie's work is a belief that grooming should be tailored to the individual cat.
Her approach emphasises:
Respect for the Cat
Understanding behavioural communication and responding appropriately to stress signals.
Welfare-Based Decision Making
Balancing grooming needs with physical and emotional wellbeing.
Humane Handling Methods
Using low-stress techniques that prioritise safety and minimise fear.
Professional Knowledge
Applying grooming expertise alongside veterinary nursing knowledge to support informed decision-making.
Education and Improvement
Sharing knowledge with the grooming industry to improve outcomes for cats everywhere.
This philosophy underpins her grooming practice, educational programs, published work, and professional contributions.
Hands-On Professional Experience
While widely known for her educational work, Lexie's foundation remains practical feline grooming.
Over nearly two decades, she has worked with a broad range of cats, including:
- Senior cats
- Long-haired breeds
- Matting cases
- Behaviourally challenging cats
- Medically compromised cats
- Rescue cats
- Show cats
- Routine maintenance clients
This practical experience ensures that the education and guidance she provides are grounded in real-world grooming situations and genuine feline welfare considerations.
Published Author and Industry Contributor
In addition to her practical and educational work, Lexie actively contributes to professional grooming publications.
She has written educational articles for industry publications including Groomer to Groomer, where her work has addressed important topics such as:
- Low-stress feline handling
- Alternatives to scruffing
- Cat welfare during grooming
- Professional grooming education
- Development of certification programs
- Industry standards and best practices
Her writing reflects her commitment to improving professional knowledge and encouraging welfare-centred approaches within the grooming industry.
Lexie also publishes educational content through the Cat Grooming Education Blog, where she shares practical guidance for groomers, cat owners, and students interested in feline care and grooming.
Professional Interests and Areas of Expertise
Lexie's specialist interests include:
- Feline grooming and welfare
- Low-stress handling and restraint alternatives
- Senior cat grooming
- Grooming safety and risk assessment
- Grooming cats with medical conditions
- Professional standards in feline grooming
- Grooming education and certification
- Cat behaviour and communication
- Veterinary referral awareness
- Ethical grooming practices
Media, Education and Professional Presence
Lexie's professional work extends across multiple educational and industry platforms, including:
- Lexie's Cat Grooming
- Australian Certified Cat Groomer (ACCG)
- Professional Certified Cat Groomer Course (international version)
- Cat Grooming Education
- Industry publications
- Professional seminars and presentations
- Podcast appearances
- International grooming education initiatives
Together, these platforms support her ongoing mission to improve feline grooming standards, promote cat welfare, and provide professional education for groomers around the world.
