Registered Veterinary Technician

Location and Pay

Location: Bakersfield, California.

Pay range: $24.22 - $34.98 per hour, based on experience, skill level, education, and local wage laws.

About Banfield

We’re Banfield Pet Hospital, a leading provider of general veterinary care focused on preventive pet health. Our mission is A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS.

Position Summary

We’re looking for a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to deliver high‑quality preventive care to a variety of animals, build strong relationships with pets and their owners, collaborate with a veterinary team, and work under the direction of a veterinarian in compliance with state law.

Responsibilities

• Provide furry, feathered, and scaled pets with the best possible care, especially preventive care.
• Upon approval from a supervising veterinarian, perform veterinary technician appointments under the veterinarian’s direction 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) and 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 program.
• Voluntary Protection Benefits to support financial protection during hospital stays, critical illness, and accidents.
• Legal Plan covering a range of legal needs.
• Identity Protection to safeguard personal information.
• Commuter Benefits alleviating commuting stress.
• Three Free Optimum Wellness Plans for Pets.
• Exclusive Discounts on products and services.
• Benefits eligibility is based on employment status: Full‑time Associates are eligible for all benefit programs (Student Debt Program available for Full‑Time DVMs only); Part‑time Associates are eligible for those benefits with an asterisk (*).

Legal and Equal‑Opportunity 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. 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.