Licensed Veterinary Technician

Location and Compensation

Banfield Pet Hospital is hiring full‑time and part‑time Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVTs) at Christiana Hospital, 1291 Church mans Rd, Newark, DE 19713.

The pay range for this role is $24.22 to $34.98 per hour.

Banfield has been providing preventive pet care since 1955 and is the leading general veterinary practice in America.

We’re committed to a mission "A better world for pets" and to providing a supportive work environment for our associates.

We’re looking for a Licensed Veterinary Technician who brings passion, skills, and education to our team.

We value diverse perspectives and invite candidates who can benefit pets, clients, teams, and communities.

• Provide furry, feathered, and scaled pets with the best possible care, especially preventive care.
• Build close relationships with pets and their owners.
• Perform veterinary technician appointments under the direction and supervision of a veterinarian and in compliance with state law.
• Work closely with teammates and cultivate a positive and 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.

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

• 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.
• Paid Time Off and Holidays.
• Top‑Tier Mental Health and Wellbeing Resources.
• Associate and Supplemental Life Insurance.
• Company‑Paid Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Continuing Education Allowance for eligible positions.
• Back‑Up Child and Elder Care and 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 on products and services.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Ability to practice at the top of your license.
• Locations all over the US.
• Growth and leadership opportunities.
• Dedicated onboarding and development support.
• National partner conferences for networking and continuing education.
• Discount on Fear Free Certification.
• Associate‑led equity, inclusion, and diversity groups.
• Volunteer opportunities through the Mars Volunteer Program.

Banfield Pet Hospital is a drug‑free, smoke‑free, equal opportunity employer. We fully comply with all applicable federal, state, and local discrimination laws and support a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion.

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.

We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity enables us to live our

Purpose:

A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS.