We provide a veterinary home for you and your pets with the highest quality medicine, a wide variety of services, and the honesty and respect you deserve. Our focus is on your best interests and treating each of our patients as a unique individual. Your pet will receive excellent patient care, based on our commitment to treating all pets as if they were our own, and we will continue to seek knowledge and experience in the most recent advancements in veterinary medicine to assure your pet is getting the optimum care he or she deserves. If you could choose your family, what characteristics would you look for? The College Park Road Veterinary Clinic and Boarding Kennel Family embodies many of the values and traits one would wish for in a family. DEPENDABILITY: College Park Road Veterinary Clinic and Boarding Kennel has been a part of the greater Charleston community for over 30 years. We have been providing thoughtful, quality veterinary care for multiple generations and their pets. We will always be here to assist you in getting the best care for your pet. DEDICATION: We choose to go into the veterinary profession not only as a job, but it is a calling, a passion that every member of our staff has. We dedicate not only our minds but also our hearts to everything we do. We support each other and work as a cohesive unit which elevates the care we provide. There is also a dedication to continuing to improve the quality of care we offer. All our staff is constantly reading, training, and improving our skills so you have the best veterinary care possible. COMPASSION / UNDERSTANDING: We understand every individual and every situation is unique. We get to know our clients and patient by truly listening to what your concerns are, and then we will tailor our service accordingly. We know people have very busy schedules. We are flexible and offer many different options to allow you a convenient and prompt option to suit any schedule. If you want a warm and welcoming home to bring your furry family member to receive personalized, high-quality, considerate care, come where you are part of the family at College Park Road Veterinary Clinic and Boarding Kennel. Our pet groomers deliver high-quality grooming services to clients. The position is focused in both grooming and bathing dogs and cats. This position entails a large amount of individual work as well as teamwork with other veterinary staff. A qualified applicant will demonstrate knowledge and skills in the grooming industry and will possess the following skills: Utilize grooming instruments, including shears and dryers. Perform grooming services per client instructions. 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 of dogs and cats. 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. The position requires bending, kneeling, lifting (up to 50 pounds, as necessary), and standing for long periods of time. At least 2 years of pet grooming experience required. 2+ years’ experience as a professional groomer References required Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) SVP offers educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs Short Term Disability 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).