Housekeeping - Veterinary Clinic

AFE; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet insurance (Trupanion)

Discounts on pet treatments and food

Annual continuing education allowance

Leadership development programs

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital is seeking an experienced Housekeeper to join our team. The role focuses on maintaining a welcoming, healthy, and safe environment for patients, clients, and staff, supporting trust in the care we provide for pets.

Responsibilities include cleaning hospital rooms and exterior grounds, coordinating with nursing supervisors, reporting maintenance needs, and handling hazardous materials with care.

Qualifications

• Experience with janitorial work in a medical environment is required.
• Veterinary experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning of hospital rooms and exterior grounds as outlined in housekeeping SOPs and checklists.
• Communicate with Nursing Shift Supervisors and Assistant Client Service Rep Managers to facilitate a clean and safe work environment and report issues in the absence of the Facilities Manager.
• Notify Facilities Manager of repairs or supplies needed for facilities maintenance.
• Handle patient bodily fluids and hazardous materials under protected conditions.
• Ability to work a variable schedule including weekends and holidays, with reliable transportation.
• Learn practice software and possess basic computer skills.

Skills

Janitorial in medical environment

Veterinary experience preferred

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring an experienced Housekeeper to work on our team .

A BluePearl Housekeeper is a vital member of our team. They create and maintain a welcoming, healthy , and safe environment for our patients, clients, and staff while upholding our core values . The cleanliness of the hospital helps clients feel welcome and instills trust that we will provide their pets with quality veterinary care.

Experience with janitorial work in a medical environment is required, veterinary experience is preferred.

Pay:

$16.00 - $18.00 / hour

This pay band is a starting point and is dependent on experience and advancement through our competency leveling system.

As a Housekeeper, you will:

• Perform cleaning of the hospital rooms and exterior grounds as outlined in housekeeping SOP's and checklists
• Communicate with Nursing Shift Supervisors (NSS) and Assistant Client Service Rep Managers (ACSRM) to facilitate a clean and safe work environment and report issues in the absence of the Facilities Manager
• Notify Facilities Manager of repairs or supplies needed for facilities maintenance
• Handle patient bodily fluids and hazardous materials under protected conditions
• Ability to work a variable schedule which requires weekends, holidays , and reliable transportation
• Ability to learn practice software and possess general computer skills
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently with attention to detail
• Ability to handle delicate situations tactfully and with compassion while upholding policies
• Ability to maintain a pleasant, professional , and empathetic demeanor at all times
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance
• Previous experience in a housekeeping position is preferred

Why BluePearl?

• Our passion is pets. We offer Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
• We encourage you to grow with us. Our associates are leveled by their skillset and move up in level as they gain more skills and experience. We are focused on developing our associates into leaders through talent development programs and leadership workshops. As a member of Mars Veterinary Health, our associates have endless opportunities to advance in their career.
• To transform and lead the industry through innovative quality medicine and care, we understand the importance of continuous learning. We offer annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, our own BluePearl University for training, and our clinicians have access to over 2,000 medical journals.

We value your health and well-being as an associate by providing you with the following:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Parental leave benefits
• Flexible work schedules
• 401k and retirement planning
• Time to reset, rewind, and reflect through our paid time off and floating holiday plans
• A regional licensed social worker who can provide guidance, advice, and tips/tricks on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle while working in a fast-paced emergency and specialty care environment
• We promote a family-like culture in our hospitals. We are all in this together. We believe in working together to lead the industry by enriching lives through remarkable care for pets.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or sponsorship transfer. Applicants must possess unrestricted, current authorization to work in the U.S. and not require future sponsorship for an employment-based green card.

BluePearl is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and you will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance , and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace .