Clayton Animal Hospital is a full-service animal hospital located in booming Clayton, North Carolina. Located in a suburb of Raleigh, our 8-doctor, state-of-the-art, small animal hospital has been providing comprehensive veterinary care in our community since 1986. Our welcoming team consists of collaborative, innovative, out-of-the-box thinkers who understand that animals are not just pets – they’re family. If you are a passionate and caring team player, please feel free to send us a resume or apply today! To find out more about Clayton Animal Hospital, please visit https://claytonanimalhospital.com/. A qualified applicant will demonstrate knowledge and skills in the grooming industry and will possess the following skills: Utilize grooming instruments, including brushes, combs, and dryers. Perform grooming services per groomer/client instructions. Strong attention to detail and ability to take direction are imperative. Comfort calming and working with nervous dogs to promote a positive experience. Positive attitude towards all pets and their owners as well as comfort with all breeds and sizes of dogs. Direct customer service experience to establish a trusting bond with our clients and to handle potentially difficult situations with tact and diplomacy. High standard for cleanliness and the self-directedness to keep your workstation neat and tidy. Skilled in other areas including nail trims, ear cleaning, and anal gland expressing. Ability to receive feedback from clients. Candidate must practice personal and pet safety at all times. The position requires bending, kneeling, lifting (up to 50 pounds, as necessary), and standing for long periods of time. Previous grooming assistant or kennel experience preferred. High School diploma or GED preferred. Flexible schedule including some weekend/holiday shifts. Must have computer skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful situations. Must have the physical and mental capacity to perform in a fast paced and challenging environment. Must be able to lift 50+ lbs. Previous experience as a kennel assistant Pay range of $12.00-$14.00/hour based on experience Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Short Term Disability Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays) - for eligible positions only SVP offers educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs Teladoc- FREE doctor access 24/7 Discounted Veterinary Care EAP (Employee Assistance Program) A large network of over 5,000 veterinary professionals who all share common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growth Opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to help animals among a great team of people! Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 8,000 employees nationwide. The organization’s success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition as #19 on Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces” list in 2022. Additionally, we have ranked among Inc. 5000’s List of "Fastest Growing Companies in America" (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022) and the Birmingham Business Journal's "FastTrack 30" of the Fastest Growing Companies in Birmingham (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021).