Student Canine Care & Grooming Assistant

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

Job summary

Hocking College in Nelsonville, OH seeks a Canine Assisted Services Student Employee to assist with boarding, daycare, grooming, and training operations while upholding professional standards and safety.

The role emphasizes hands-on experience for students pursuing canine-related certificates and degrees, requiring current full-time enrollment and SAP/compliance with GPA guidelines. This position offers real-world animal care duties and customer-service opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be a full-time Hocking College student.
• Must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).
• Must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0.
• Enrollment in Canine Associate of Science (AS) Degree, Grooming Certificate, or Training Certificate programs.
• Prior experience in a professional canine facility (boarding, daycare, grooming, or training).
• Strong animal handling and restraint skills.
• Knowledge of canine behavior and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Admit and discharge pets professionally.
• Safely handle dogs in kennel, daycare, grooming, and training environments.
• Assist with structured daycare activities and supervised play.
• Support training sessions under supervision.
• Bathe, trim, dry, and groom pets under supervision.

Skills

Animal handling

Customer service

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

SAP requirements

GPA 2.0+

Full-time student (Hocking College)

Canine AS/Grooming/Training Certificate enrollment

Job description

Hocking College in Nelsonville, OH seeks a Canine Assisted Services Student Employee to assist with boarding, daycare, grooming, and training operations while upholding professional standards and safety.

The role emphasizes hands-on experience for students pursuing canine-related certificates and degrees, requiring current full-time enrollment and SAP/compliance with GPA guidelines. This position offers real-world animal care duties and customer-service opportunities.