Veterinary Housekeeper

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation

Pet care discount

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

VCA Aurora Animal Hospital in Aurora, IL is seeking a dedicated Housekeeping Associate to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, clients, and staff. Responsibilities include cleaning exam rooms, treatment areas, kennels, and public spaces, plus laundering linens and safe waste management.

This full-time role runs Friday to Monday, 12:30pm–9:00pm, at $16–$18 per hour. We offer competitive benefits, pet care discounts, paid vacation, and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Comfortable around animals.
• 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.

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 handling

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Independent work

Safety compliance

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

Some of the benefits we offer

• 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