Hillcrest Animal Hospital is located in Simpsonville, SC and has been serving the community for 35 years. We are an AAHA-accredited full-service animal hospital providing veterinary care to dogs and cats and offer services such as routine medical, surgical, and dental care. We specialize in boarding and grooming as well as laser therapy and x-rays. Here at Hillcrest Animal Hospital our team mission is to build lasting friendships with your family and are honored to contribute to your pet's health and well-being. If you are a passionate and caring team player, please apply today!

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).