Licensed Vet Tech (LVT)

Banfield Pet Hospital is hiring full-time and part-time LVTs for the following hospital locations:

• Valley Stream Hospital: 14 West Circle, Valley Stream, NY 11581

• Garden City Park Hospital: 2135 Jericho Turnpike, Garden City Park, NY 11040

The Pay Range for this is $25.32-$36.57/hour.

The pay range listed reflects a general hiring range for the area, 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.

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 petcare. 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? LVTs. We enable LVTs 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 LVTs 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.

Requirements:

• Veterinary Technician Licensure, Certification, or Registration (LVT, CVT, or RVT)

• Or Vet Tech Students who are currently in the process of graduating and completing accreditation

Being an LVT requires much more than AVMA certified credentials. It means bringing your talents, skills, dedication, and a desire for developing alongside your peers. Most importantly, it means showing up each day with a passion for pets and working with others who believe preventive care is the key to helping pets achieve long and healthy lives. As we do with all our associates, we look to our LVTs to adopt our Five Principles — Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom. And, while your on-paper qualifications are of course important, we actively seek out LVTs who thrive on delivering outstanding client and pet experiences.

Role responsibilities

• Provide furry, feathered, and scaled pets with the best possible care, especially preventive care

• 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

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.

• With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.

• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.

• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Optimum Wellness Plan® options, medications, and additional treatments.

• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems, including Banfield’s database, PetWare, designed to obtain data for population research.

• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.

• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.

• Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

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! Check out some of our “Meow-velous” benefits:

The good stuff:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Enjoy peace of mind knowing your health and wellness are our top priorities. We've got your essential medical, dental, and vision care covered.

• Generous Retirement Plans (401(k) and Roth): Invest in your future and enjoy a generous company match to help you build a secure financial future.*

• Paid Time Off and Holidays: Take a break, recharge your wellbeing, and celebrate days of personal significance with paid time off and holidays.*

• Top-Tier Mental Health and Wellbeing Resources: Your mental health matters. Access our industry-leading resources, including free coaching and counseling sessions, to support your overall wellbeing and help you thrive.*

• Associate Life Insurance (company-paid) & Supplemental Life Insurance: Protect your loved ones with our company-paid Associate life insurance and have the option to purchase additional coverage for extra peace of mind.

• Company-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability: Feel secure knowing that if you face a temporary or long-term disability, you’ll have financial protection.

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Save on healthcare and dependent care expenses by setting aside pre-tax money. It's a smart way to manage your budget and take care of your needs.

• Health Savings Account (HSA): Make the most of your healthcare dollars with a tax-advantaged HSA, allowing you to pay for medical expenses with pre-tax funds.

• Paid Parental Leave: We support growing families with paid parental leave for both birth and adoption, giving you precious time to bond with your new family addition.

• Continuing Education Allowance (for Eligible Positions): Banfield is committed to supporting the professional growth of our Associates. This allowance provides financial assistance to pursue continuing education opportunities.*

• Back-Up Child and Elder Care & Family Support Resources: When life's unpredictable moments arise, our backup care and family support benefits provide the help you need to keep things running smoothly.*

• Fertility and Family Building Support: We're here for you on your journey to parenthood, offering comprehensive support for fertility treatments and family-building options.

• Digital Exercise Therapy: Stay active and healthy with our digital exercise therapy program, designed to fit your busy lifestyle, and keep you moving.

• Voluntary Protection Benefits: Get peace of mind with protection against the unexpected. You can purchase coverage to help support you financially during hospital stays, critical illness, and accidents.*

• Legal Plan: Gain extra peace of mind with our affordable and accessible legal plan which includes coverage for a wide range of legal needs.*

• Identity Protection: Identity Protection helps safeguard your personal information by alerting you to suspicious activity and providing support if your information is stolen.*

• Commuter Benefits: Say goodbye to commuting stress with our commuter benefits, making your daily journey more convenient and cost-effective.*

• Three Free Optimum Wellness Plans for Pets: We care about your furry friends too! Enjoy three free wellness plans to ensure your pets receive the best preventive and general care.*

• Exclusive Discounts: Unlock a world of savings with our wide variety of exclusive discounts on products and services, making life more affordable and enjoyable.*

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 so you can grow your career (or become a coach yourself!)

• 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 (we have 7 of them!)

• Awesome opportunities to volunteer through Mars Volunteer Program, like volunteering at coral reef cleanups or on research vessels!

Full job description

#registered vet technician (RVT) #licensed veterinary technician (LVT) #veterinary technician specialists (VTS) #certified veterinary technician (CVT)

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 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.

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