Veterinary Assistant/Technician - Full-Time

Job title: Veterinary Assistant/Technician - Full-Time

Are you an experienced Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant looking for a hospital where you can expand your skills, work alongside a supportive team, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of pets and their families?

At Copeland Veterinary Hospital, we combine high-quality general practice medicine with 24/7 emergency and critical care services. We are seeking compassionate, motivated veterinary professionals who are passionate about patient care, client service, and growing their careers in veterinary medicine.

Whether you're a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT, RVT, CVT) or an experienced Veterinary Assistant, this is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative team that values learning, teamwork, and exceptional patient care.

Compensation

15.00–18.00 per hour, based on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Schedule Expectations

This is a full-time position that generally includes four full weekdays per week, every other Saturday (8:00 AM–12:00 PM). Weekday shifts may vary between 7:30 AM–5:30 PM or 6:00 PM, or 10:30 AM–7:30 PM. Flexibility with evening hours is highly preferred as we continue to expand our urgent care services. After a comprehensive training period (approximately 90 days), team members will be trained in ICU and expected to cover a 12-hour ICU shift on a Saturday or Sunday approximately every 4–6 weeks. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, values continued learning, and is excited to develop emergency and critical care skills.

What You'll Do

• Daily responsibilities include emergency triage and stabilization, ICU monitoring (vital signs, pain management, fluid therapy, and oxygen support), surgical support (prepping patients, assisting in anesthesia, monitoring recovery), diagnostics (radiographs, lab work, and result interpretation), medication administration (IV, IM, SQ, and PO), client communication (providing compassionate, clear updates and discharge instructions), workflow coordination (prioritizing care and maintaining accurate records in EMRs), and team collaboration (working closely with ER DVMs and overnight teammates).

What We’re Looking For:

• Preferred

Experience

• 1+ years experience as an Emergency Veterinary Technician or Assistant is preferred; ER and/or ICU experience is preferred.

• 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, and fluid calculations.

• Soft

Skills

• Clear communication (verbal and written); calm under pressure and emotionally resilient; detail-oriented, dependable, and a team player.

• Perks and Benefits of Working at Copeland Veterinary Hospital

• Competitive hourly pay. Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance. PTO and paid holidays for a healthy work-life balance. Continuing Education support: CE allowance and CE PTO. Career growth opportunities within Innovetive Petcare’s nationwide network. Modern facility and 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 an affordable cost of living, access to hiking, lakes, and the beautiful Tennessee outdoors, and a growing, friendly community with local charm and modern amenities, perfect for those looking to build a life while making a meaningful career impact.