Certified Veterinary Technician

Who We Are

We're Banfield. We started in 1955 as a small practice with big ideas about preventive pet care. We're now the leading general veterinary care practice in America, where providing high-quality preventive care and treatment advances our mission: A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS. We enable CVTs to work at the top of their license and provide them resources and training to feel and work their best. A supportive work environment is important at Banfield, and we cultivate a culture and team based on collaboration, networking, and lifting one another up.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for a Certified Veterinary Technician to add their passion, skills, and education to our team. We believe in hiring individuals with diverse perspectives, ideas, and cultures who use their expertise in a way that benefits pets, clients, teams, and communities. Whether you're a recent graduate or an experienced Technician looking for a change, a new beginning at Banfield means an open door to explore the next best move in your professional career.

Role Responsibilities

• Provide furry, feathered, and scaled pets with the best possible care, especially preventive care
• Build close relationships with pets and the humans who love them
• Upon approval from the supervising veterinarian, perform veterinary technician appointments. All appointments must be under the direction and supervision of a veterinarian and in compliance with state law.
• Work closely with teammates and cultivate a positive, dynamic work culture
• Impact the future of veterinary medicine with your own expertise and ways of practicing medicine
• Exemplify the Mars Five Principles — Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom

Requirements

• Veterinary Technician Certification or Licensure (CVT, RVT, LVT, or LVMT) based on state requirements.

Pay

The pay range for this role is $20.92 - $30.21/hour. The pay range listed reflects a general hiring range for the area, with the specific rate determined based on the candidate's experience, skill level, abilities, education, and may vary depending on location or minimum wage laws.

Schedule

We are hiring full-time and part-time for the following location(s): Palm Harbor

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Retirement Plans (401(k) and Roth) with company match
• Best-in-Class Student Debt Relief Program (for Full-Time DVMs only)
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Top-Tier Mental Health and Wellbeing Resources including free coaching and counseling sessions
• Associate Life Insurance (company-paid) & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid Parental Leave for both birth and adoption
• Continuing Education Allowance (for Eligible Positions)
• Back-Up Child and Elder Care & Family Support Resources
• Fertility and Family Building Support
• Digital Exercise Therapy
• Voluntary Protection Benefits for hospital stays, critical illness, and accidents
• Legal Plan
• Identity Protection
• Commuter Benefits
• Three Free Optimum Wellness Plans for Pets
• Exclusive Discounts on products and services
• Flexible scheduling
• Ability to practice at the top of your license
• Locations all over the US to choose from
• Opportunities for growth and leadership roles at Banfield, Mars, and other divisions of Mars
• Dedicated onboarding and development support so you can grow your career (or become a coach yourself!)
• National partner conferences for networking and continuing education
• Discount on Fear Free Certification
• Practice-paid subscription to NAVTA, VetGirl, and Vetfolio
• Associate-led equity, inclusion, and diversity groups (we have 7 of them!)
• Awesome opportunities to volunteer through the Mars Volunteer Program, like volunteering at coral reef cleanups or on research vessels!

Benefits eligibility is based on employment status. Full-time (FT) Associates are eligible for all benefit programs (Student Debt Program available for FT DVMs only); Part-time Associates are eligible for those benefits with an asterisk (*).