Veterinary Technician - Joliet Illinois

Company: Banfield, The Pet Hospital
Location: Joliet, Illinois
Posted On: 04/18/2024

Banfield Pet Hospital is hiring Certified Veterinary Technicians for the following location:

0434 - Joliet: 2775 Plainfield Rd, Joliet, IL 60435

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? CVTs. We enable CVTs 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 Credentialed Veterinary Technician (or a VT currently in the process of completing accreditation) 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 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


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

Now the good stuff! We believe in taking care of our employees so they can take care of themselves, their family, and the pets they treat. We value work-life balance too! Here are just a few of the benefits full-time associates are eligible for:

The good stuff

Competitive salary with paid time off so you can spend time with the people you love


Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and loved ones


Competitive referral program - join our team, bring your friends and get paid*!


Paid leave for new parents


401(k) Savings Plan


Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account


Paid short- and long-term disability, including maternity leave


Optimum Wellness Plans - for up to three pets plus discounts on Mars, PetSmart, Royal Canin, and more



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!)


Continuing education opportunities paid for by us


Health and well-being benefits to support quality of life


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!



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