Registered Veterinary Technician

Banfield Pet Hospital; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 31,836 - 45,984; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Generous Retirement Plans with company match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Top-Tier Mental Health Resources

Continuing Education Allowance

Flexible Scheduling

Discounts on products and services

Job summary

Banfield Pet Hospital is seeking full-time Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVT) for its Annapolis location. As an RVT, you will provide top-notch preventive care and support to pets and their owners while collaborating with a dedicated team. The position involves hands-on responsibilities under veterinary supervision, contributing to pet welfare and advancing veterinary practice. Candidates should possess relevant certification and experience in veterinary care. Banfield values diversity and offers comprehensive benefits including medical insurance, retirement plans, and wellness resources.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) with applicable certification.
• Experience with animal care and treatment in veterinary settings is preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide the best possible care for furry, feathered, and scaled pets.
• Perform veterinary technician appointments under supervision.
• Build relationships with pets and their owners.
• Collaborate with teammates to maintain a positive work culture.
• Contribute expertise to the future of veterinary medicine.

Skills

Veterinary care experience

Preventive care knowledge

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician certification

Job description

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Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

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

Banfield Pet Hospital is hiring full‑time RVTs for Banfield Annapolis, located at 2601 Housley Rd, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Pay range: $23.11 - $33.38 per hour. The range reflects a general hiring range for the area and the first level of this job; the specific rate is based on experience, skills, education, and may vary by location or minimum wage laws.

Who We Are

We’re Banfield. You’ve probably seen us around. We started in 1955 as a small practice with big ideas about preventive pet care. Now we are 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, and we love RVTs. We enable RVTs to work at the top of their license and provide resources and training to help them work at their best. A supportive work environment is important, and we cultivate a culture based on collaboration, networking, and lifting one another up.

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.

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 under the direction and supervision of a 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.

• 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 Well‑Being Resources, including free coaching and counseling sessions
• Associate Life Insurance (company‑paid) and Supplemental Life Insurance option
• 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 coverage for a wide range of legal needs
• Identity Protection
• Commuter Benefits
• Three Free Optimus Wellness Plans for Pets
• Exclusive Discounts on products and services

Even More Good Stuff

• Flexible scheduling
• Ability to practice at the top of your license
• Locations across 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
• Opportunities to volunteer through Mars Volunteer Program, such as coral reef cleanups or 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 a 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.