Certified Veterinary Technician

Banfield Pet Hospital; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 27,290 - 39,413; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Generous Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Continuing Education Allowance

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Banfield Pet Hospital in Gulfport is hiring a Certified Veterinary Technician to ensure the best possible care for pets. Responsibilities include providing preventive care, managing appointments under supervision, and fostering a positive team environment.

The role offers a competitive pay range between $19.81 - $28.61 per hour and a comprehensive total rewards package including medical, dental, and retirement plans. Join us at Banfield to make a real impact in veterinary medicine!

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Certified Veterinary Technician credential.
• Experience in a veterinary setting preferred.
• Ability to build close relationships with pets and their owners.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventative care to furry, feathered, and scaled pets.
• Perform veterinary technician appointments under veterinarian supervision.
• Cultivate a positive and dynamic work culture.

Skills

Passion for animal care

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Veterinary expertise

Education

Certified Veterinary Technician

Job description

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Role

Certified Veterinary Technician

This posting will remain open for a minimum of two weeks from the position posted date.

Location

We are hiring for the following location: Gulfport

Compensation

The pay range for this role is $19.81 - $28.61/hour. The pay range listed reflects a general hiring range for the area and the first level of this job, 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.

Company overview

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’d love to have you join our team to help in this mission.

We love 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. Banfield’s here for you so you can be there for pets!

What 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 Certified 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
• 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

What we offer

Here at Banfield, we prioritize your well-being and professional growth by offering a comprehensive total rewards package, including health, wellness, and financial support for you, your family, and even your pets. We value work-life balance too!

The Good Stuff

• 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) and 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

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

Even More Good Stuff

• 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
• 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
• Volunteer opportunities through Mars Volunteer Program

Application and legal information

We are a drug-free, smoke-free, equal opportunity employer. Banfield Pet Hospital strongly supports the uniqueness of all individuals and promotes a work environment where diversity is embraced. 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, veteran status, or disability status. Banfield Pet Hospital complies with applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity enables us to live our purpose: A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS.