Veterinary Hospital House Keeper

Join Our Team as a Veterinary Hospital Housekeeper at Bristol Vet Specialists!

Do you have a passion for animals and a desire for a fulfilling role in a dynamic veterinary environment? We have an ideal opportunity for you!

Become a part of our team where your dedication will play a vital role in ensuring the well‑being and comfort of our patients.

• Contract:
  
  Permanent
• Contracted
  
  Hours:
  
  30 hours per week
• Shift Pattern: 6 hours a day, 5 days a week
• Location:
  
  Bristol

Bristol Vet Specialists is a state‑of‑the‑art veterinary referral hospital for small animals in the South West, Wales and beyond.

We are part of CVS Vets, one of the largest integrated veterinary services providers in the UK, offering veterinary practices and an e‑commerce division.

Our success is driven by the passion our people have for animals and prioritising pet welfare, which is central to our work every day.

Watch our short film: “CVS Ode to Veterinary Professionals”.

• Laundry
  • Collect, wash, fold, and store patient bedding using provided laundry baskets
  • Wash scrubs with unscented detergent, tumble dry, fold by colour/size, and store them appropriately
  • Adhere to specific cleaning guidelines available on the washing machine and tumble dryer doors
• Consultation and Clinical Rooms
  • Clean rooms once daily and perform a thorough rota wash weekly
  • Vacuum, mop, and tidy surfaces
  • Check and replenish stock levels in drawers/cupboards
• Stairwells and Corridors
  • Sweep/vacuum and mop daily
  • Conduct weekly rota washing using disinfectant spray
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety guidelines, using wet floor signs during cleaning
• Patient Care
  • Feed Room:
    Perform twice‑daily infection control tasks and maintain a checklist
  • Exercise Runs:
    Daily scrubbing and spraying of run grass, managing contact time, and emptying waste bins as needed
• Deliveries
  • Assist with incoming stock deliveries, ensuring packages are distributed to the correct areas of the hospital
• Opportunities for Growth
  • Ward assistance during staff absences or increased workload periods
  • Full animal handling training will be provided

• Excellent communication skills and strong empathy
• Experience in a similar hospital role is ideal
• Resilience and ability to cope with potentially distressing and emotional situations
• Positive attitude and excellent teamwork skills

• Salary:
  In line with the National Minimum Wage
• Annual Leave:
  Generous entitlement of 5 weeks per year plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Staff discount scheme on veterinary bills and products
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to over 400 Mental Health First‑Aiders
• Full list of benefits available at CVS Vets | What We Offer

CVS Vets is committed to being a fully inclusive place to work where all colleagues feel supported to be themselves, difference is celebrated and everyone can deliver their best.

We are also determined to build a workforce that is more representative of our diverse communities.

Unfortunately, we are unable to accept and progress applications from candidates without the Right to Work in the UK, as we cannot provide visa sponsorship.

Apply today to become an essential part of our veterinary hospital team!