Veterinary Housekeeper

Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Career development programs

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Hospital discounts

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid vacation

Sick leave

401(k)

Mental health resources

Pet care discounts

More benefits

Job summary

VCA Aurora Animal Hospital is seeking a dedicated Housekeeping Associate to join our team in Aurora, IL. The role ensures a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, clients, and staff, with a weekend-inclusive schedule and specific hours.

The position focuses on sanitation, laundry, waste disposal, and restocking supplies, supporting a fast-paced veterinary facility while adhering to safety guidelines. Compensation ranges per hour, reflecting experience and responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in housekeeping or janitorial work is a plus but not required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced veterinary environment with animals.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of hospital facilities, including exam rooms, treatment areas, kennels, and public spaces
• Perform general cleaning tasks such as mopping, sweeping, dusting, and disinfecting surfaces
• Handle laundry duties, including washing, drying, and folding hospital linens
• Assist with waste disposal and biohazard management following safety protocols
• Restock cleaning supplies and report inventory needs
• Follow all hospital infection control and safety guidelines

Skills

Animal-friendly

Teamwork

Independent work

Physical fitness

Job description

Housekeeping – VCA Aurora Animal Hospital VCA Aurora Animal Hospital is seeking a dedicated Housekeeping Associate to join our team! Our hospital provides top-tier veterinary care, and maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment is essential for our patients, clients, and staff.

Location: 2600 W Galena Blvd, Aurora, IL 60506

Schedule: Full-Time, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday from 12:30pm-9:00pm

Compensation: $16-$18/hour

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of hospital facilities, including exam rooms, treatment areas, kennels, and public spaces
• Perform general cleaning tasks such as mopping, sweeping, dusting, and disinfecting surfaces
• Handle laundry duties, including washing, drying, and folding hospital linens
• Assist with waste disposal and biohazard management following safety protocols
• Restock cleaning supplies and report inventory needs
• Follow all hospital infection control and safety guidelines

What We’re Looking For

• Comfortable around animals. This role requires working in an environment with animals of various sizes and temperaments.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable in a fast-paced veterinary environment
• Previous housekeeping or janitorial experience is a plus but not required
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks such as bending, standing, and moving equipment

Benefits

• Growth & leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
• Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k)
• Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace and Lyra Health)
• Pet care discount (40-100%)
• Plus more!

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!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

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

A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.