Veterinary Housekeeper

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, schedule may vary between 7 am - 10 pm, including some weekends.

Compensation : $16 / 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!

If you're passionate about keeping spaces clean and supporting veterinary care, apply today.

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

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