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.

 

Position Details:

Contract: Permanent

Contracted Hours: 30 hours per week

Shift Pattern: 6 hours a day, 5 days a week

Location: Bristol

 

About Us:

Bristol Vet Specialists:

We are a state-of-the-art veterinary referral hospital for small animals in the South West, Wales and beyond.

Have a look at our Hospital here: Bristol Vet Specialists: Leading Veterinary Care

CVS Vets:

As one of the largest integrated veterinary services providers in the UK, CVS encompasses three main business areas: 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 highlighting the remarkable work of our Vets, Nurses, Care Assistants, and Receptionists on the front line across the UK: CVS Ode to Veterinary Professionals

 

Key Responsibilities:

We are seeking a dedicated individual to support various tasks that ensure our hospital operates smoothly and our patients receive excellent care. Your responsibilities will include:

 

Laundry:

• Daily Tasks: Collect, wash, fold, and store patient bedding using provided laundry baskets
• Scrubs: Wash scrubs with unscented detergent, tumble dry, fold by colour/size, and store them appropriately
• Cleaning Protocol: 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:

• Stock Management: Assist with incoming stock deliveries, ensuring packages are distributed to the correct areas of the hospital

 

Opportunities for Growth:

• Ward Assistance: Opportunities to assist within the wards or during consultations are available during staff absences or increased workload periods
• Training: Full animal handling training will be provided

 

What We Are Looking For:

• An excellent communicator with strong empathy
• Experience in a similar role, in a hospital setting is ideal
• Resilience and the ability to cope with potentially distressing and emotional situations
• A positive attitude and excellent teamwork skills

 

What We Can Offer You:

We understand that benefits are important and that priorities vary, so here is a glimpse of what we offer:

• Salary: In line with the National Minimum Wage
• Annual Leave: Generous entitlement of 5 weeks per year plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
• Environment: Supportive and collaborative team
• Discounts: Staff discount scheme on veterinary bills and products
• Support: Employee Assistance Programme and access to over 400 Mental Health First-Aiders
• And more! Explore a full list of benefits by clicking here: CVS Vets | What We Offer

 

CVS Vets is committed to being a fully inclusive place to work where all our colleagues are encouraged and supported to be themselves, where difference is celebrated and where everyone feels able to deliver their best.

 

We are also determined to build a workforce that is more representative of our diverse communities and the people we provide our services to.

 

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, due to our clinical support roles not meeting the criteria set out by the Home Office to be eligible.

 

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