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We 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 Accountability

We 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 Responsibilities

As a Veterinary Hospital Housekeeper, you'll play an important role in maintaining a clean, sanitary, and safe environment throughout the hospital.

Cleaning & Sanitation

• Clean and disinfect exam rooms, surgical suites, treatment areas, isolation units, kennels, and other hospital areas

• Clean lobby areas, check-in desks, staff areas, restrooms, and other common spaces

• Sweep, scrub, mop, and maintain facility floors

• Use appropriate veterinary-grade cleaning and disinfecting products according to established procedures

• Promptly clean and sanitize biological spills and other messes to help prevent cross-contamination

• Support hospital infection-prevention and sanitation standards

Waste & Environmental Services

• Safely handle, segregate, and dispose of biohazardous materials, sharps, contaminated bedding, and routine facility waste in accordance with applicable requirements

• Maintain appropriate cleanliness and sanitation in patient-care and support areas

• Report safety, sanitation, maintenance, or environmental concerns to appropriate team members

Laundry & Supplies

• Wash, sanitize, dry, fold, and restock surgical linens, patient blankets, and staff scrubs

• Maintain appropriate supplies of cleaning products, personal protective equipment (PPE), paper products, and other housekeeping materials

• Monitor supply levels and communicate replenishment needs

• Maintain clean and organized housekeeping and supply areas

Required Qualifications

• Previous janitorial, housekeeping, environmental services, or related experience

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and sanitation

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hospital environment

• Comfort working around animals and exposure to biological materials

• Ability to safely use cleaning products and hospital-grade chemicals in accordance with established procedures

• Reliable attendance and punctuality

• Ability to follow established cleaning, sanitation, safety, and infection-prevention procedures

• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team

• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and reach for extended periods with or without reasonable accommodation

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous housekeeping or environmental services experience in a medical, veterinary, healthcare, or hospital setting

• Experience with hospital or veterinary-grade cleaning and disinfecting products

• Experience handling biohazardous materials or contaminated materials

• Experience working in a veterinary hospital or animal-care environment

Why 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 training

• Training in hospital cleaning, sanitation, and infection-prevention practices

• Opportunities to learn about veterinary hospital operations

• Cross-training opportunities based on business needs and available positions

• Career development opportunities

• A culture built on teamwork, accountability, respect, and continuous improvement

Whether 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.

Benefits

Eligible Associates may have access to:

• Competitive compensation

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid Time Off

• Employee pet care discounts

• Mental health and wellness resources

• Career development opportunities through VCA and Mars Veterinary Health