Licensed Veterinary Technician

Banfield Pet Hospital•Newport News, VA

About The Position

Banfield is hiring a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to provide preventive care and treatment to pets while contributing expertise to a collaborative veterinary team. The role is available part-time or full-time at one or more locations in Newport News or Hampton, Virginia. Banfield supports technicians in working at the top of their license through resources, training, onboarding, and professional development. The hourly pay range is $21.54–$31.11; the specific rate and any sign-on bonus depend on the candidate’s experience, skills, abilities, education, and location.

Requirements

Veterinary technician certification or licensure (CVT, RVT, LVT, or LVMT), as required by the state.

Responsibilities

Provide pets with the best possible care, especially preventive care.
Build close relationships with pets and the people who care for them.
Work closely with teammates and contribute to a positive, dynamic work culture.
Apply personal expertise and approaches to veterinary medicine to help shape the future of the field.
Exemplify the Mars Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) and Roth retirement plans with a company match.
Student debt relief program for full-time DVMs only.
Paid time off and holidays.
Mental health and wellbeing resources, including free coaching and counseling sessions.
Company-paid associate life insurance and optional supplemental life insurance.
Company-paid short- and long-term disability coverage.
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 and family support resources.
Fertility and family-building support.
Digital exercise therapy.
Voluntary protection benefits for hospital stays, critical illness, and accidents.
Legal plan.
Identity protection.
Commuter benefits.
Three free Optimum Wellness Plans for pets.
Exclusive discounts on products and services.
Flexible scheduling.
Opportunities for growth and leadership roles at Banfield, Mars, and other Mars divisions.
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.
Opportunities to participate in associate-led equity, inclusion, and diversity groups.
Opportunities to volunteer through the Mars Volunteer Program.