
Posted 6 days ago
Overnight Experienced Veterinary Technician/Assistant
CookevilleOn-siteFull-time
AI Summary
Experienced Veterinary Technician or Assistant providing emergency and critical care at a 24/7 animal hospital, handling triage, ICU monitoring, surgical support, diagnostics, and client communication during overnight shifts.
About this role
Are you an experienced Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant looking to thrive in emergency medicine? At Copeland Veterinary Hospital—Cookeville’s only 24/7 emergency animal hospital—you’ll work with a team that saves lives every shift.
We’re hiring skilled, compassionate, and motivated veterinary professionals with a strong interest in emergency and critical care. Whether you're a licensed technician or an experienced assistant, this is your opportunity to grow in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment.
📍 Location: Copeland Veterinary Hospital – 821 E 10th St, Cookeville, TN 38501
🕒 Shift: Full-Time | Overnight Shift | Emergency & Critical Care
🕒 Shift: Full-Time | Overnight Shift | Emergency & Critical Care
Key Responsibilities
Daily responsibilities include:
- Emergency Triage & Stabilization: Quickly assess and stabilize emergency cases
- ICU Monitoring: Track vitals, manage pain, fluid therapy, and oxygen support
- Surgical Support: Prep patients, assist in anesthesia, monitor recovery
- Diagnostics: Perform radiographs, run lab samples, and interpret results
- Medication Administration: Deliver IV, IM, SQ, and PO meds accurately
- Client Communication: Provide compassionate, clear updates and discharge instructions
- Workflow Coordination: Prioritize care, maintain accurate records in EMRs
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with ER DVMs and overnight teammates
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Preferred Experience:
- 1+ years experience as an Emergency Veterinary Technican/Assistant
- ER and/or ICU exerperience is preferred
- Overnight experience is a plus
- Certifications:
- LVT, RVT, or CVT preferred (but not required)
- We welcome Veterinary Assistants with strong clinical skills and a desire to grow
- Technical Skills:
- Confident in venipuncture, catheter placement, surgical prep
- Basic knowledge of anesthesia monitoring, CPR, fluid calculations
- Soft Skills:
- Clear communication (verbal & written)
- Calm under pressure and emotionally resilient
- Detail-oriented, dependable, and a team player
- Schedule:
- We would prefer full-time, but would accept a part-time candidate who had the right experience.
Benefits
- 💰 Competitive hourly pay
- 🩺 Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 📆 PTO + paid holidays for a healthy work-life balance
- 📚 Continuing Education support: CE allowance + CE PTO
- 🚀 Career growth opportunities within Innovetive Petcare’s nationwide network
- 🧬 Modern facility & tools to support your best work
- 👥 Supportive, collaborative culture where you’re valued
🌄 Why You’ll Love Living in Cookeville, TN
Nestled between Nashville and Knoxville, Cookeville offers:
- Affordable cost of living
- Access to hiking, lakes, and the beautiful Tennessee outdoors
- A growing, friendly community with local charm and modern amenities
Perfect for those looking to build a life while making a meaningful career impact.
👉 Ready to Apply?
Be part of a veterinary team where your work truly saves lives—night after night.
Skills
Anesthesia MonitoringCatheter PlacementCPREMRFluid CalculationsICU MonitoringIV/IM/SQ/PO Medication AdministrationLab SamplesOxygen SupportPain ManagementRadiographsSurgical PrepTriageVenipuncture
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