Animal Caretaker I - Small Animal Clinic

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Posted on Sep 23, 2026
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 Work Schedule The schedule for this position will be Monday–Friday, 9:30 a.m.–6 p.m. with rotating weekends and holidays.