Veterinary Assistant - Small Animal Clinic Environmental Services

Duties & Responsibilities

Environmental Services and Animal Housing Maintenance

• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary environment throughout animal care and hospital facilities:
• Clean, disinfect, and sanitize animal cages, kennels, stalls, rooms, treatment areas, and support spaces
• Remove waste, soiled bedding, and debris while maintaining established sanitation standards
• Replace bedding, replenish water, and assist with feeding animals according to established protocols
• Transport animals between housing, treatment, and designated facility areas using approved handling procedures
• Clean and maintain animal care equipment, transport carriers, and work areas
• Follow infection prevention, biosecurity, and isolation protocols
• Observe and report facility, environmental, or animal welfare concerns to supervisory staff
• Assist with maintaining pest prevention and control measures

Cleaning, Sanitation, and Facilities Operations

• Support hospital operations through environmental maintenance and regulatory compliance:
• Perform daily, weekly, and periodic cleaning assignments throughout clinical and non-clinical areas
• Clean, disinfect, and prepare rooms and animal housing areas for occupancy
• Clean and sterilize equipment, instruments, and reusable supplies according to established procedures
• Transport and dispose of biohazardous, medical, and general waste in accordance with regulations
• Ensure proper storage and handling of cleaning agents and facility supplies
• Maintain cleanliness of common areas, storage rooms, hallways, and support spaces
• Report maintenance, safety, or equipment concerns to appropriate personnel

Operational and Logistics Support

• Provide logistical and departmental support to ensure efficient facility operations:
• Maintain inventory and stock supplies, feed, bedding, PPE, and cleaning materials
• Receive, unload, organize, and distribute deliveries and shipments
• Assist with animal intake, transfers, and movement throughout the facility
• Maintain departmental logs, inventory records, and other operational documentation
• Operate department equipment, including forklifts and carts, as authorized
• Transport supplies, equipment, animal remains, and regulated waste materials
• Assist with orientation and training of new employees and student workers on cleaning and operational procedures
• Troubleshoot and report equipment malfunctions or facility concerns

Other Duties as Assigned

• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned in support of departmental operations