Position
Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) – Full-time or Part-time – Waco, TX (4600 Franklin Ave, Waco, TX 76710)
Pay Range: $19.81 - $28.61 per hour. Pay and sign‑on bonus determined by experience, skill, education, location, and local wage laws.
About Banfield
Founded in 1955, Banfield is the leading general veterinary care practice in America. Our mission is “A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS.” We provide preventive care and treatment and support LVTs to work at the top of their license with resources and training.
Role Responsibilities
- Provide preventive care for furry, feathered, and scaled pets.
- Perform veterinary technician appointments under the direction and supervision of a veterinarian and in compliance with state law.
- Build close relationships with pets and their owners.
- Collaborate with teammates and cultivate a positive, dynamic work culture.
- Contribute to the future of veterinary medicine through expertise and innovative practice.
- Exemplify the Mars Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom.
Qualifications
- Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) in Texas.
- Experience or recent graduate; open to all levels.
- Strong commitment to providing high quality, preventive care.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work under veterinarian supervision and state law.
Benefits & Compensation
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Generous 401(k) and Roth retirement plans with company match
- Student Debt Relief Program for full‑time DVMs
- Paid Time Off and holidays
- Top‑tier mental health and wellbeing resources (free coaching and counseling)
- Associate life insurance and supplemental life insurance
- Company‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (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 and legal plan
- Identity protection and commuter benefits
- Three free optimum wellness plans for pets
- Exclusive discounts on products and services
- Flexible scheduling and the ability to practice at the top of license
- Opportunities for growth and leadership roles within Banfield, Mars, and Mars divisions
- Dedicated onboarding and development support
- National partner conferences and continuing education opportunities
- Discounts on fear‑free certification and practice‑paid subscriptions to NAVTA, VetGirl, and Vetfolio
- Associate‑led equity, inclusion, and diversity groups
- Volunteer opportunities through Mars Volunteer Program
Eligibility & Equality
- Full‑time associates eligible for all benefit programs; part‑time associates eligible for benefits with an asterisk (*). Student Debt Program is for full‑time DVMs.
- Banfield Pet Hospital is a drug‑free, smoke‑free, equal‑opportunity employer. We support diversity and inclusion, and comply with all federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
Application
Current associates must apply through the internal career site. This posting remains open for a minimum of two weeks from the posting date.