Veterinary Emergency & Specialty of Tidewater (VEST) | Virginia Beach, VA VEST is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Veterinary Custodial Attendant to help maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment for our patients, clients, and hospital team. This is a nonclinical, cleaning-focused position with no direct patient-care responsibilities. It is ideal for someone who takes pride in their work, notices the details others may overlook, and understands how important cleanliness and sanitation are within a busy veterinary hospital. What You'll Do Clean and disinfect kennels and animal runs after patients have been removed or secured by clinical staff Sweep, vacuum, and mop floors throughout the hospital Clean exam rooms, treatment areas, ICU, pharmacy, diagnostic areas, bathrooms, offices, lobby, break room, and other shared spaces Clean and disinfect counters, sinks, doors, windows, walls, baseboards, cabinets, and high-touch surfaces Empty trash and replace liners throughout the hospital Restock paper towels, hand soap, sanitizer, gloves, toilet paper, and other assigned supplies Wash, dry, fold, and distribute hospital laundry Follow special cleaning and laundry procedures for isolation and surgical areas Clean and maintain custodial equipment and keep cleaning supplies organized Complete assigned cleaning checklists and communicate any unfinished tasks, maintenance concerns, or supply needs Perform other nonclinical cleaning and facility-support duties as assigned What This Role Does Not Include This position does not involve providing medical care, administering medications, restraining animals, or independently handling patients. Clinical team members are responsible for moving or securing patients before occupied kennels or animal-care areas are cleaned. What We're Looking For Dependable, punctual, and able to work with minimal supervision Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining a consistently clean environment Able to follow written checklists, cleaning instructions, product labels, and safety procedures Comfortable working in a fast-paced veterinary hospital around animals, medical activity, bodily fluids, strong odors, and emotionally sensitive situations Able to communicate respectfully and professionally with team members and clients Previous custodial, housekeeping, kennel-cleaning, hospitality, or healthcare-environment experience is preferred but not required Physical Requirements This position requires frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling, squatting, pushing, pulling, and repetitive cleaning motions. Candidates must be able to lift and carry supplies, laundry, trash, and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds and work safely around wet surfaces and cleaning products.

Schedule and Compensation Employment status:

Full-time or Part-time Schedule:

Flexible hours

• must include every other weekend or one weekend day each week

Compensation:

$16+ Evening, weekend, and holiday availability is required Benefits (offered based on employment status and longevity, in accordance with plan terms): Hourly pay commensurate with experience Profit sharing Medical Insurance Paid time off Child care stipend or pet insurance stipend Employee pet discount 401k Professional development assistance Uniforms provided About VEST Veterinary Emergency & Specialty of Tidewater is a fast-paced emergency and specialty veterinary hospital in Virginia Beach. Every member of our crew contributes to the quality of care we provide. In this role, your work will directly support infection prevention, hospital readiness, team efficiency, and a positive experience for the pets and families who depend on us. "Our mission is to serve as a lifeline for pets and their people, delivering unparalleled emergency and specialty care with unwavering dedication." Core Values INVEST

• putting resources (time, money, energy) into a purpose that is considered useful, profitable or successful I nnovation
• Featuring new methods, introducing new ideas and embracing original and creative thinking. N etworking
• Internal and external collaboration to serve a common purpose. V irtue
• Exemplifying high moral standards. E quity
• Fair and impartial. S tewardship
• Careful and responsible management of the patients entrusted to our care. T ransparency
• Open and honest with all who we are privileged to serve.

If you are reliable, thorough, hardworking, and take genuine pride in creating a clean and well-maintained environment, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your resume and tell us briefly about any relevant cleaning, custodial, housekeeping, or animal-environment experience.

Pay:

From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person