Emergency Veterinary Technician – ICU & Critical Care

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision insurance

PTO + holidays

CE allowance + CE PTO

Career growth opportunities

Modern facility & tools

Supportive culture

Job summary

Copeland Veterinary Hospital in Cookeville, TN, is hiring a Veterinary Assistant/Technician for full-time work. The role includes emergency triage, ICU monitoring, surgical support, diagnostic duties, and patient care. Compensation ranges from $15.00 to $18.00 per hour and requires 1+ years in emergency veterinary settings.

The position offers a collaborative ICU/ER team, ongoing training, and opportunities to grow skills in critical care within a supported hospital network.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in Emergency Veterinary Care or as an Assistant
• LVT/RVT/CVT preferred but not required
• Comfort with ICU/ER workflows and fast-paced environments

Responsibilities

• Emergency triage and stabilization
• ICU monitoring and patient care
• Surgical support and anesthesia assistance
• Diagnostics: radiographs and lab work
• Medication administration
• Client communication and discharge instructions
• EMR record-keeping and workflow coordination
• Team collaboration with ER DVMs

Skills

Emergency Vet

ICU/ER experience

LVT RVT CVT

Venipuncture

Surgical prep

Anesthesia monitoring

CPR

Communication

Team player

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

Tools

Radiography

ECG

Job description

Copeland Veterinary Hospital in Cookeville, TN, is hiring a Veterinary Assistant/Technician for full-time work. The role includes emergency triage, ICU monitoring, surgical support, diagnostic duties, and patient care. Compensation ranges from $15.00 to $18.00 per hour and requires 1+ years in emergency veterinary settings.

The position offers a collaborative ICU/ER team, ongoing training, and opportunities to grow skills in critical care within a supported hospital network.