Veterinary Technician

Overview
Our Veterinary Technicians are instrumental in helping us do what we do. Everyone, from doctors to managers — and, of course, our pets — look to them for competent, thoughtful care. That’s why we commit to giving vet techs the best careers and experiences we can inside all of our locations.

When you share your training and talents with our community, we have so much to give you in return. Our resources can help you develop a future in our network. And through it all, you’ll never lose sight of the reason you started — a real love for pets.

• Full time and part time
• Mid level

Success Profile
Check out the traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.

• Adaptable
• Communicator
• Compassionate
• Multi-tasker
• Leadership
• Team player

How we care. How we work.
We do it for the same reasons you do. To live our love for pets and pet owners. To continually create better models of treatment. That’s what brought us into our hospitals. Now, see how you can put it into practice with each and every visit, whether you’re interacting with pets or supporting our network of care.

• Your patients-When a pet family needs help, you can be there, providing innovative care for animals.
• Your life-We believe in giving you the support to balance your professional achievements with everything else you are.
• Your future-You’ll be seeing your patients for years to come. And you can do it with a team that will see you grow into a trusted leader.
• Your care-Make wellbeing for you and your family a priority, with our help and resources.

Career Path
We encourage you to follow your passions, no matter how that looks to you.
Whether progressing into hospital leadership or pursuing a path at our headquarters — we'll have your back.

• Shift Lead
• Credentialed Shift Lead
• Practice Manager
• Field Director

Empowered to care
In 2019, we gave our pet families the chance to schedule appointments directly with vet techs across all our hospitals.

Benefits

• Health and Wellbeing Programs

We’re here for you and your family, with medical, dental and vision insurance — plus access to other great resources.

• 401(k) Retirement Plans

Make planning ahead a little easier with competitive matching for our associates.

• Paid Time Off

Earn time for yourself and your family with vacation days to use however you want.

• Continuing Education

Take advantage of offerings like, 100% practice covered VetGirl subscription, Fear Free certification/ renewal discount, up to $750 every year to keep learning about your field… and more!

• Maternity and Paternity Leave

Savor life’s precious moments with your family. Enjoy practice paid parental leave.

• Work-Life Balance

We make sure all of our associates have the time and energy to keep living life outside of our locations.

Veterinary Technician

Banfield aspires to be a practice where as a team, we make a positive impact on pet health care in hospitals, communities, and the field of veterinary medicine. And, we believe hiring people with diverse perspectives, ideas, and cultures, permits us to deliver to the highest quality of preventive care.

As a Banfield veterinary technician, you will work alongside pet health care industry experts to make a difference in the lives of the pets and clients we serve. With the chance to utilize your veterinary knowledge, communication skills, and love for pets, this role will afford you the opportunity to define a clear career path for continued growth and learning.

Responsibilities:

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Optimum Wellness Plan® options, medications, and additional treatments.
• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems, including Banfield’s database, PetWare, designed to obtain data for population research.
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

Requirements:
Veterinary Technician Certification or Licensure (CVT, RVT, LVT, or LVMT)

Commitment beyond qualifications

Being a veterinary technician requires much more than AVMA certified credentials. It means bringing your talents, skills, dedication, and a desire for developing alongside your peers. But, most importantly, it means showing up each day with a passion for pets and working with others who believe preventive care is the key to helping pets achieve long and healthy lives.

As we do with all our associates, we look to our vet techs to adopt our Five Principles — Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom. And, while your on-paper qualifications are of course important, we actively seek out vet techs who thrive on delivering outstanding client and pet experiences.

Your wellbeing matters.

We know that your real passion for pet well-being is why you chose this profession. At Banfield, we believe it is just as important to support the well-being of those who devote their lives to this cause. Through our extensive network and support structure, Banfield offers a wide array of benefits and programs, empowering you to focus on yourself and your family, as you care for pets and clients

As a Banfield vet tech, we want you to take full advantage of work and play through:

• Competitive salary with paid time off
• Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits for you and eligible dependents
• Automatic enrollment in 401(k) Savings Plan after 60 days of employment
• Health Savings Account with annual practice-paid funding of $750 to supplement health care expenses
• Automatic enrollment in 100% practice paid short- and long-term disability after 60 days of employment – includes maternity leave
• Optimum Wellness Plans (OWPs) for up to three pets
• A variety of discounts including Mars, PetSmart, Royal Canin, fitness, cellular, and so much more

Potential as Big as Your Passion

Whether you are a newly certified or an experienced vet tech, a job at Banfield opens the door to exploring the next best move in your career. We are committed to helping you grow as a vet tech by providing:

• Performance Development Plans (PDP) designed to help you define and achieve your career goals
• Practice-paid continuing education opportunities along with the opportunity to attend partner conferences
• Free membership to NAVTA, practice-paid subscription to VetFolio, and a 50% discount for VetGirl
• Opportunities to lend your skills to the local communities where you live and serve
• Ability to grow into leadership roles at the field and practice level

Support that helps you thrive

We’ve created a structure that includes leadership and support at the hospital level, in the field, and at our headquarters, all with one goal in mind: helping you deliver quality care for all pets.

Commitment to community wellness

Through volunteering efforts, and our programs designed to benefit local shelters and rescues, we strengthen the pet-human connections in our communities. Discover how we support the wellbeing of our people and profession through the Mars Volunteer Program (MVP).

So, what are you waiting for?

Make your move and apply today!

Banfield Pet Hospital® strongly supports and values the uniqueness of all individuals and promotes a work environment where diversity is embraced. Banfield Pet Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. Banfield Pet Hospital follows all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every Banfield location.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

COVID-19 considerations:
All team members are require to wear masks, and we are primarily non-patient facing at this time, doing primarily drop-off's and curbside visits.

Experience:

• Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location