Student Canine Care & Grooming Assistant

Hocking College; Nelsonville (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Hocking College invites student-employment candidates to gain hands-on experience in canine boarding, daycare, grooming, and training operations. You will assist in daily facility maintenance, client interactions, and operational tasks while developing professional standards.

The role emphasizes animal handling, customer service, and teamwork within a fast-paced environment; ideal for students pursuing canine-related certificates or degrees.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled as a full-time Hocking College student.
• Must meet SAP requirements for academic progress.
• Must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0.
• Enrollment in Canine AS Degree, Grooming Certificate, or Training Certificate program.

Responsibilities

• Admit and discharge pets professionally.
• Safely handle, house, monitor and care for dogs in kennels, daycare, grooming, and training areas.
• Assist with structured daycare activities and supervised play.
• Support training sessions under supervision of Program Director or Lead Trainer.
• Bathe, trim, dry, and groom pets under supervision.

Skills

Animal handling

Canine behavior knowledge

Customer service

Communication skills

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

Full-time student at Hocking College

SAP eligibility

GPA 2.0 minimum

Canine AS/Grooming/Training enrollment

Job description

Hocking College invites student-employment candidates to gain hands-on experience in canine boarding, daycare, grooming, and training operations. You will assist in daily facility maintenance, client interactions, and operational tasks while developing professional standards.

The role emphasizes animal handling, customer service, and teamwork within a fast-paced environment; ideal for students pursuing canine-related certificates or degrees.