Registered VT

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Location:

Bakersfield

Pay range: $24.22 - $34.98 per hour. The pay range reflects a general hiring range for the area, with the specific rate determined based on your experience, skill level, abilities, and education.

This posting will remain open for a minimum of two weeks or until a sufficient pool of qualified applicants has been received.

We’re Banfield. We started in 1955 as a small practice with big ideas about preventive pet care. Today we are the leading general veterinary care practice in America, providing high‑quality preventive care and treatment to advance our mission: A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS.

We enable RVTs to work at the top of their license and provide resources and training so they can feel and work their best. A supportive work environment is important to us, and we cultivate a culture based on collaboration, networking, and lifting one another up.

We’re looking for a Registered Veterinary Technician to add their passion, skills, and education to our team. We value diverse perspectives, ideas, and cultures that benefit pets, clients, teams, and communities. Recent graduates and experienced technicians welcome.

• Provide furry, feathered, and scaled pets with the best possible preventive and general care.
• Upon approval from a supervising veterinarian, perform veterinary technician appointments under veterinarian direction and in compliance with state law.
• Build close relationships with pets and their owners.
• Work closely with teammates to cultivate a positive, dynamic work culture.
• Impact the future of veterinary medicine with your expertise and innovative practices.
• Exemplify the Mars Five Principles—Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous 401(k) and Roth Retirement Plans with company match
• Best‑in‑class Student Debt Relief Program for full‑time DVMs
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Top‑Tier Mental Health and Well‑Being Resources, including free coaching and counseling
• Associate Life Insurance (company‑paid) and Supplemental Life Insurance options
• Company‑Paid Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid Parental Leave for birth and adoption
• Continuing Education Allowance for eligible positions
• Backup Child and Elder Care & Family Support Resources
• Fertility and Family Building Support
• Digital Exercise Therapy program
• Voluntary Protection Benefits
• Legal Plan
• Identity Protection
• Commuter Benefits
• Three Free Optimum Wellness Plans for Pets
• Exclusive Discounts on products and services

• Flexible scheduling
• Opportunity 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
• National partner conferences for networking and continuing education
• Discount on Fear‑Free Certification
• Practice‑paid subscription to NAVTA, Vet Girl, and Vetfolio
• Associate‑led equity, inclusion, and diversity groups (seven groups)
• Opportunities to volunteer through Mars Volunteer Program (e.g., coral reef cleanups, research vessels)

WE ARE A DRUG‑FREE, SMOKE‑FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. 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 and expression, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Banfield Pet Hospital complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every Banfield location. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity enables us to live our purpose: A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS.