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Kennel assistant

Job in Woodbridge, Prince William County, Virginia, 22195, USA
Listing for: VCA Animal Hospitals
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-09
Job specializations:
  • Maintenance/Cleaning
    Janitor, Cleaning Services, Commercial Cleaning
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 32000 - 42000 USD Yearly USD 32000.00 42000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

We are seeking an experienced Animal Care Attendant to join our team.

Facilities Maintenance & Environmental Services Associate

Schedule:

Monday–Friday, 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

At our hospital, we believe a clean, well-maintained facility is an essential part of providing exceptional patient care and an outstanding client experience. We are seeking a dedicated, hardworking Facilities Maintenance & Environmental Services Associate who takes pride in creating and maintaining a spotless, welcoming environment.

This is a hands‑on position focused entirely on facility maintenance, housekeeping, and janitorial responsibilities. Our hospital is a large, high‑end veterinary facility with a busy team and a high volume of patients and clients. We are looking for someone who understands that cleanliness, organization, and attention to detail directly contribute to the quality of care we provide.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Daily Duties
  • Clean and sanitize restrooms throughout the hospital.
  • Sweep, mop, and maintain all hard flooring.
  • Clean and disinfect exam rooms and common areas.
  • Clean windows, glass doors, and other high‑touch surfaces.
  • Empty trash and replace liners.
  • Restock restroom and cleaning supplies as needed.
  • Maintain cleanliness throughout treatment, offices, hallways, break areas, and client spaces.
  • Respond to cleaning needs throughout the day to ensure the hospital remains presentable.
Weekly Duties
  • Vacuum carpets, rugs, and office areas.
  • Deep clean staff offices, break rooms, and administrative spaces.
  • Dust furniture, shelving, vents, and hard‑to‑reach areas.
  • Perform detailed cleaning of equipment, fixtures, and other assigned areas.
  • Complete scheduled maintenance and cleaning checklists.
Monthly & Periodic Duties
  • Steam clean carpets.
  • Perform detailed deep cleaning throughout the hospital.
  • Assist with seasonal maintenance projects.
  • Complete additional facility maintenance tasks as assigned.
Exterior Responsibilities
  • Keep sidewalks, entrances, and outdoor client areas clean and presentable.
  • Empty exterior trash receptacles.
  • Pick up litter around the parking lot and surrounding property.
  • During winter weather, shovel and treat sidewalks and client walking areas to help provide a safe environment.
  • Help maintain the overall appearance of the hospital grounds.
What We’re Looking For
  • Dependable and punctual.
  • Self‑motivated with a strong work ethic.
  • Detail‑oriented and takes pride in their work.
  • Able to work independently and stay productive throughout the shift.
  • Physically capable of lifting, bending, standing, walking, and performing cleaning tasks for extended periods.
  • Comfortable working in both indoor and outdoor environments throughout the year.
  • Committed to maintaining high standards every day.
Why This Role Matters

This position plays a vital role in our hospital’s success. We take pride in being a high‑end veterinary hospital, and maintaining a clean, organized, and welcoming environment is essential to delivering the experience our clients expect and our patients deserve.

This is a position with significant responsibility. If you’re someone who enjoys working hard, takes pride in seeing the results of your efforts, and wants to make a meaningful contribution to a team that values excellence, we’d love to hear from you.

We offer competitive compensation and great benefits for eligible employees, including medical/dental, generous personal pet care discounts and more!

Benefits
  • 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

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