Registered Veterinary Technician

About the role

We are hiring a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team in Metairie. The pay range for this role is $20.92 - $30.21 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Provide furry, feathered, and scaled pets with the best possible care, especially preventive care
• Upon approval from supervising veterinarian, perform veterinary technician appointments
• All appointments must be under the direction and supervision of veterinarian and in compliance with state law
• Build close relationships with pets and the humans who love them
• 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

Who we’re looking for: We’re looking for a Registered 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 Registered Technician looking for a change, a new beginning at Banfield means an open door to explore the next best move in your professional career.

Qualifications

• A registered veterinary technician (RVT) license is required
• Experience in veterinary settings is preferred but not required
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Passion for animal care and veterinary medicine

Skills

• Proficiency in veterinary equipment and procedures
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Retirement Plans (401(k) and Roth)
• Best-in-Class Student Debt Relief Program (for Full-Time DVMs)
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Top-Tier Mental Health and Wellbeing Resources
• 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
• 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
• Legal Plan
• Identity Protection
• Commuter Benefits
• Three Free Optimum Wellness Plans for Pets
• Exclusive Discounts

Pay

The pay range for this role is $20.92 - $30.21/hour.

Schedule

Banfield offers flexible scheduling to accommodate your needs.

Benefits

• 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 (*)

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and drug-free, smoke-free workplace. We promote diversity and inclusion and comply with all applicable laws.