Veterinary Housekeeper- New York, NY
About The Position
We're looking for a dependable, hard-working Veterinary Housekeeper with an excellent work ethic to join our team full-time. Our Porter plays an important role in keeping our animal hospital neat, clean, organized, and free from clutter and odors so our medical team can focus on what they do best: caring for pets. If you take pride in a job well done, enjoy staying active throughout your workday, and don't mind working around animals, we'd love to meet you. As our Veterinary Housekeeper, you'll help maintain the hospital's cleanliness, organization, safety, and overall appearance. This isn't simply a cleaning position. As our Veterinary Housekeeper, your work directly impacts the experience of everyone who walks through our doors. A clean treatment area helps our medical team work efficiently. A welcoming lobby makes clients feel comfortable. Organized spaces help the entire hospital operate more smoothly. And maintaining a clean, safe environment is an important part of providing excellent veterinary care. You'll have a consistent Tuesday through Saturday schedule and a role where you can see the results of your hard work every day.
Requirements
- An excellent work ethic and strong attention to detail
- Dependability and consistent attendance
- Availability to work Tuesday through Saturday
- Comfort working in an animal hospital and around pets
- Ability to work independently and stay productive without constant supervision
- Willingness to perform a variety of cleaning and general maintenance duties
- Ability to recognize what needs to be done and take initiative
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- A positive, team-first attitude
- Willingness to help wherever needed
- Ability to perform the physical activities associated with cleaning, maintenance, and an active hospital environment
- Commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, clients, and coworkers
Responsibilities
- Perform general cleaning throughout the hospital
- Sweep, mop, and vacuum floors
- Dust and clean surfaces
- Pick up trash and take it curbside
- Manage recycling
- Help keep hospital areas clean, organized, and free from clutter
- Help maintain an environment free from unpleasant odors
- Complete basic repairs and minor maintenance tasks as needed
- Run light errands for the hospital
- Monitor common areas and address cleaning needs throughout the day
- Assist with other general hospital tasks as needed
- Work safely and comfortably around animals
- Collaborate with teammates to help keep daily hospital operations running smoothly
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) matching
- Tuition support
- Referral bonuses
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options
- Up to three weeks of paid parental leave
- Generous PTO
- Employee pet discounts
- Quarterly team bonuses
- Continuing education allowance
- Professional development opportunities
- Uniform allowance
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
- A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
- Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
- Free/discounted lab work for employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
