A good groom, closer to home
Altoona is east of Des Moines. In winter, clear a spot in your driveway so the van can park.
Want a clean pet for the holidays? Groomers fill up in November and December, so book soon. See when to book, or show groomers you can book online.
2 mobile groomers name this town. 0 list full cat grooming; 0 list cat nail trims only. Service areas and prices need confirmation for your address and pet.
Sources, sample limits, and review dates · What to ask before booking
Short on time? Write one message and send it to several groomers. Ask several at once
A dog groomer with a mobile grooming van. They have served the Des Moines area since 2011. Text them to book.
A mobile spa van that comes to your driveway. They serve Ankeny, Altoona, Norwalk, Des Moines and more. They take extra care with senior and nervous dogs.
We read each website on the date shown (newest individual review: November 11, 2026). Check your address, price, and times with the groomer.
Close by
Towns within 20 miles: Des Moines 2Ankeny 3Johnston 2Urbandale 2West Des Moines 3Clive 2Norwalk 2Grimes 2
These groomers don’t name Altoona on their websites, but they serve a town close by. Ask if they come to you.
Names Ankeny, 9 miles away
A mobile groomer in Ankeny, Iowa with 25 years of grooming work. She comes to your home or office. She grooms dogs and cats.
Names Johnston, 12 miles away
Groombar has grooming vans and a salon in West Des Moines. The vans go to homes in the west and north Des Moines area. Very large dogs may need the salon.
Names Urbandale, 13 miles away
A Zoomin Groomin van team for the west side of the Des Moines area. They come to your curb and groom one pet at a time. They name Urbandale, Clive, Waukee, Grimes, and West Des Moines.
Before you book
2 mobile groomers say they serve Altoona, Iowa on their own websites. 2 are local, independent businesses. 0 are part of bigger brands. Each listing links to the page we read.
1 groomer who serves Altoona posts its prices. A bath & brush starts at $80. A full groom starts at $105. These prices are for the smallest dogs. Big dogs, thick coats, and extras cost more. Send your ZIP code when you ask for a price.
None of the groomers we list for Altoona say they groom cats yet. Ask a groomer, or check a town nearby.
Usually not. Most groomers we list work in a van or trailer parked outside your home. Ask if they need your water or power.
Not always. Routes change. A listing for Altoona means the groomer names Altoona on their website. Check your ZIP code before you book.
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