Hospital Housekeeper

Veterinary Hospital HousekeeperCompensation: $20.00 – $24.00 per hour. Starting pay is determined based on factors including experience, skills, education, training, and internal equity.Schedule: Full-time or part-timeVCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital Exceptional Medicine. Patient Care. Extraordinary Team.At VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital, maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organized environment is essential to patient care, infection prevention, and the overall experience of our patients, clients, and Associates.We're seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Veterinary Hospital Housekeeper to help maintain a high standard of cleanliness and sanitation throughout our specialty and emergency veterinary hospital. This role is an important part of supporting patient safety and ensuring our clinical teams have a clean and safe environment in which to provide care.Our CultureAt VCA West Los Angeles, everything we do is guided by four principles:Patient Safety FirstA clean and sanitary environment is an important part of patient safety. We take pride in maintaining appropriate cleaning, disinfection, waste-handling, and infection-prevention practices throughout the hospital.Continuous LearningWe believe great Associates are developed through training, support, and hands-on experience. You'll receive training on hospital cleaning procedures, infection-prevention practices, chemical safety, and facility expectations.One Hospital. One Team.Housekeeping supports every department in the hospital. Success requires reliability, communication, teamwork, and a shared commitment to maintaining a safe environment for patients, clients, and Associates.Excellence Through AccountabilityWe value reliability, attention to detail, ownership, and consistency. We look for Associates who take pride in their work and understand the importance of maintaining high standards throughout the hospital.Essential Job ResponsibilitiesAs a Veterinary Hospital Housekeeper, you'll play an important role in maintaining a clean, sanitary, and safe environment throughout the hospital.Cleaning & SanitationClean and disinfect exam rooms, surgical suites, treatment areas, isolation units, kennels, and other hospital areasClean lobby areas, check-in desks, staff areas, restrooms, and other common spacesSweep, scrub, mop, and maintain facility floorsUse appropriate veterinary-grade cleaning and disinfecting products according to established proceduresPromptly clean and sanitize biological spills and other messes to help prevent cross-contaminationSupport hospital infection-prevention and sanitation standardsWaste & Environmental ServicesSafely handle, segregate, and dispose of biohazardous materials, sharps, contaminated bedding, and routine facility waste in accordance with applicable requirementsMaintain appropriate cleanliness and sanitation in patient-care and support areasReport safety, sanitation, maintenance, or environmental concerns to appropriate team membersLaundry & SuppliesWash, sanitize, dry, fold, and restock surgical linens, patient blankets, and staff scrubsMaintain appropriate supplies of cleaning products, personal protective equipment (PPE), paper products, and other housekeeping materialsMonitor supply levels and communicate replenishment needsMaintain clean and organized housekeeping and supply areasRequired QualificationsPrevious janitorial, housekeeping, environmental services, or related experienceStrong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and sanitationAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced hospital environmentComfort working around animals and exposure to biological materialsAbility to safely use cleaning products and hospital-grade chemicals in accordance with established proceduresReliable attendance and punctualityAbility to follow established cleaning, sanitation, safety, and infection-prevention proceduresAbility to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a teamAbility to lift and move up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodationAbility to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and reach for extended periods with or without reasonable accommodationPreferred QualificationsPrevious housekeeping or environmental services experience in a medical, veterinary, healthcare, or hospital settingExperience with hospital or veterinary-grade cleaning and disinfecting productsExperience handling biohazardous materials or contaminated materialsExperience working in a veterinary hospital or animal-care environmentWhy Join VCA West Los Angeles?At VCA West Los Angeles, you'll play an important role in supporting the teams who provide specialty and emergency veterinary care.We invest in our Associates through:Structured onboarding and trainingTraining in hospital cleaning, sanitation, and infection-prevention practicesOpportunities to learn about veterinary hospital operationsCross-training opportunities based on business needs and available positionsCareer development opportunitiesA culture built on teamwork, accountability, respect, and continuous improvementWhether you're bringing experience in housekeeping or environmental services or looking to build a career in veterinary hospital operations, you'll be part of a team that recognizes the important role a clean, safe, and well-maintained hospital plays in patient care.BenefitsEligible Associates may have access to:Competitive compensationMedical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) with company matchPaid Time OffEmployee pet care discountsMental health and wellness resourcesCareer development opportunities through VCA and Mars Veterinary HealthApply today and join VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital where operational excellence powers exceptional patient care.Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment screenings consistent with applicable law.Equal Employment OpportunityVCA Animal Hospitals is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all Associates. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.