Housekeeper - Veterinary Hospital

Housekeeper (Custodian) | $18–$25/hour
Location: Plainview, NY
Schedule: Full-Time Preferred | Part-Time Considered | Monday–Friday, 2:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. or 3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Compensation: $18–$25/hour

Join Long Island Veterinary Specialists (LIVS) as a Housekeeper (Custodian) in Plainview, NY! We are ideally seeking a full-time team member but are open to considering part-time candidates. Our facilities team plays an important role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, clients, and veterinary professionals.

This is a great opportunity for someone with custodial, janitorial, housekeeping, or cleaning experience who takes pride in their work, enjoys staying active, and wants to support a team dedicated to exceptional veterinary care.

Compensation

• $18 - $25/hour

• Uniform Allowance + Free VetBloom access (RACE-approved CE)
• Professional Development Assistance
• Starting 2 weeks PTO + 7 days sick/personal time + Paid Holidays
• Employee Referral Bonuses + Employee Discount
• Access exclusive financial benefits to help you save on student loans, mortgages, and personal loans
• NVA Pet Resort Discount + Pet Insurance Discount
• Medical, Dental, Vision + HSA/FSA Options
• Life Insurance
• Other Insurance Options: AD&D + Short & Long-Term Disability + Critical Illness + Accident + Hospital Indemnity
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program

Schedule

• Full-Time | Monday- Friday 2p - 10p OR 3p - 11p
• Open to Part-Time!

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize exam rooms, treatment areas, kennels, and common spaces throughout the hospital
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, and maintain floors and surfaces
• Remove trash and dispose of waste according to hospital protocols
• Clean and restock restrooms and staff areas
• Restock supplies throughout the hospital as needed
• Assist with laundry and linen management
• Follow hospital sanitation, safety, and infection-control procedures
• Help maintain a safe, organized, and welcoming environment for patients, clients, and staff
• Assist with snow removal and facility-related emergencies when needed

Qualifications

• Previous custodial, janitorial, housekeeping, or cleaning experience preferred but not required
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness
• Reliable, punctual, and dependable
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Professional, respectful, and team-oriented attitude
• Comfortable working in an animal hospital environment
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks including lifting, bending, stretching, and moving throughout the shift
• Ability to work in various weather conditions when necessary
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required

About Long Island Veterinary Specialists
For more than 25 years, Long Island Veterinary Specialists has been a trusted AAHA-accredited specialty and emergency veterinary hospital serving Long Island and the greater metropolitan area. Our team of more than 160 dedicated professionals provides advanced specialty and emergency care while remaining committed to our mission: "Pro Bono Animalium Hominumque" — For the good of animals and humans.

Our hospital combines advanced medical technology with a collaborative, supportive culture where team members are encouraged to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact every day. LIVS offers an environment where you can develop your skills alongside experienced veterinary professionals.

Surrounding Aeras
Located in Plainview, NY, LIVS attracts talented veterinary professionals from throughout Long Island and the surrounding region, including:

• Hicksville, NY & Bethpage, NY
• Syosset, NY & Melville, NY
• Farmingdale, NY & Huntington, NY
• Jericho, NY & Westbury, NY
• Garden City, NY & Massapequa, NY
• Levittown, NY & Commack, NY
• Deer Park, NY & East Meadow, NY
• Huntington Station, NY

Considering Relocating?
Great talent can come from anywhere, and we welcome candidates who are considering a move. Whether you're relocating from another city, another state, or across the country, our Talent Acquisition team is here to support you throughout the hiring process and answer questions about the role, the hospital, and the surrounding community.


About Ethos Veterinary Health
Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.
Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.
Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.
At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Join Us
At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.