Registered Veterinary Technician

Banfield Pet Hospital; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 69,400,732 - 100,231,420; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Life Insurance

Job summary

Banfield Pet Hospital in Sacramento North is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team. You bring passion, skills, and education to provide top-notch preventive care and to work at the top of your license.

As an RVT, you will perform veterinary technician appointments under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian and in compliance with state law, build strong relationships with pets and their families, and help advance our mission of better world for pets.

Qualifications

• Looking for a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team and contribute passion, skills, and education.
• All appointments must be under the direction and supervision of the veterinarian and in compliance with state law.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive care for pets.
• Perform veterinary technician appointments under supervision of a veterinarian.
• Build close relationships with pets and their humans.

Job description

Job Title

Registered Veterinary Technician

Application Instructions

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Location

• Sacramento North

Pay

$24.22 - $34.98 /hour

About Banfield

We’re Banfield. You’ve probably seen us around. 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. You know who else we love? RVTs. We enable RVTs 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!

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. 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

• 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, including free coaching and counseling sessions.
• Associate Life Insurance (company-paid) & Supplemental Life Insurance.
• 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).
• 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 (Student Debt Program available for FT DVMs only); Part‑time Associates are eligible for 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.
• Awesome opportunities to volunteer through the Mars Volunteer Program.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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. 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.