Overnight Experienced Veterinary Assistant​/Technician

Overnight Experienced Veterinary Assistant/Technician

Department: Veterinary Technicians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Cookeville, Tennessee

Compensation: $17.00 - $21.00 / hour

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.

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Location: Copeland Veterinary Hospital – 821 E 10th St, Cookeville, TN 38501
🕒 Shift: Full-Time |
Overnight Shift | Emergency & Critical Care
💵 $2,000 Sign-On or Relocation Bonus for Highly Qualified Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVTs)

• 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

Preferred Experience:

• 1+ years working in a veterinary hospital, kennel, animal shelter, or emergency clinic
• Overnight or emergency 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

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  Competitive hourly pay + $2/hour overnight differential
• 🎉 $2,000 sign‑on bonus for highly qualified certified veterinary technicians
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  Comprehensive benefits
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  Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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  PTO + paid holidays for a healthy work‑life balance
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  Continuing Education support: CE allowance + CE PTO
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  Career growth opportunities within Innovetive Petcare’s nationwide network
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  Modern facility & tools to support your best work
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  Supportive, collaborative culture where you’re valued

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.

Be part of a veterinary team where your work truly saves lives
—night after night.