Overnight Experienced Veterinary Technician/Assistant

Located at Copeland Veterinary Hospital, 821 E 10th St, Cookeville, TN 38501.

About the 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience as an Emergency Veterinary Technician/Assistant
• ER and/or ICU experience preferred
• Overnight experience a plus
• LVT, RVT, or CVT preferred (but not required)
• We welcome Veterinary Assistants with strong clinical skills and a desire to grow

Skills

• Technical: Confident in venipuncture, catheter placement, surgical prep; basic knowledge of anesthesia monitoring, CPR,