Housekeeper

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Florida; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation/sick days

401(k)

Employee pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Animal Hospitals is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to maintain a clean and sanitary environment throughout the animal hospital. You will support infection control, patient safety, and the overall appearance while working around dogs, cats, and other animals.

The role requires dependable individuals who can work efficiently in a busy veterinary setting and follow safety procedures while maintaining confidentiality and professional conduct.

Qualifications

• Previous housekeeping or janitorial experience preferred in a hospital or clinical setting.
• Experience around animals is preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect exam rooms, treatment areas, kennels, lobby, and other spaces.
• Maintain floors, restrooms, and high-touch surfaces in a sanitary state.
• Follow infection-control protocols and use PPE as required.
• Communicate cleaning needs to the veterinary team to avoid impacting patient care.
• Restock supplies and manage waste according to hospital policies.

Skills

Housekeeping experience

Animal environment experience

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Punctual & dependable

Instruction-following

Cleaning equipment operation

Comfort with bodily fluids

Confidentiality

Job description

Position Summary

The Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining a clean, sanitary, safe, and professional environment throughout the animal hospital. This position plays an important role in infection control, patient and client safety, and the overall appearance of the hospital. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, comfortable working around dogs, cats, and other animals, and able to work efficiently in a busy veterinary medical environment.

Cleaning & Sanitation

• Clean and disinfect exam rooms, treatment areas, surgical areas, kennels, employee areas, restrooms, lobby, and other hospital spaces.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and maintain floors throughout the hospital.
• Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces, doors, counters, tables, chairs, and other frequently used areas.
• Empty trash and appropriately handle waste in accordance with hospital policies and safety procedures.
• Clean and sanitize animal kennels, cages, runs, and other patient areas as assigned.
• Clean areas contaminated by urine, feces, vomit, blood, and other bodily fluids using appropriate PPE and hospital-approved cleaning products.
• Maintain clean and sanitary restroom facilities.
• Dust and clean windows, glass doors, vents, and other areas as needed.
• Restock paper products, soap, disinfectants, and other housekeeping supplies.
• Notify management when housekeeping supplies or equipment need to be replenished or repaired.

Infection Control & Safety

• Follow hospital infection-control and sanitation protocols at all times.
• Properly use cleaning chemicals, disinfectants, and equipment according to manufacturer and hospital guidelines.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when required.
• Follow OSHA, safety, and hospital policies regarding hazardous materials and waste.
• Immediately report spills, unsafe conditions, damaged equipment, or other safety concerns to management.
• Maintain separation between clean and contaminated areas and follow proper procedures to prevent cross-contamination.
• Safely clean and disinfect areas following contagious or potentially infectious patient cases.

Animal Hospital Support

• Work respectfully and safely around hospitalized animals and their designated areas.
• Maintain awareness of animals that may be frightened, anxious, or reactive.
• Do not handle, restrain, feed, medicate, or otherwise provide patient care unless specifically authorized and trained to do so.
• Communicate with the veterinary team regarding cleaning needs that may impact patient care.
• Assist with maintaining an organized and presentable hospital environment for clients, patients, and employees.

Qualifications

• Previous housekeeping, janitorial, hospital, veterinary, medical, or similar cleaning experience preferred.
• Experience working around animals is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a busy environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness.
• Dependable, punctual, and responsible.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to safely operate cleaning equipment and handle cleaning chemicals.
• Comfortable cleaning bodily fluids and other potentially unpleasant materials.
• Must be able to work around dogs, cats, and other animals.
• Must maintain confidentiality regarding clients, patients, and hospital operations.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, pull, and lift as required to perform housekeeping duties.
• Ability to lift and carry cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Ability to safely maneuver cleaning carts and equipment throughout the hospital.
• Ability to perform repetitive cleaning tasks throughout the workday.
• Ability to work in an environment where exposure to animal hair, dander, odors, bodily fluids, and cleaning chemicals may occur.

Work Environment

This position works in a busy veterinary hospital environment and may involve exposure to animals, animal waste, bodily fluids, medical procedures, cleaning chemicals, noise, and occasional stressful situations. The Housekeeper is expected to maintain a professional, respectful, and safety-focused approach at all times.

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com