Veterinary Assistant/Technician - Full-Time

innovetivepetcare; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Copeland Veterinary Hospital in Tennessee is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant to join our general practice with 24/7 emergency and critical care services. We value patient care, client service, learning, and teamwork.

LVT/RVT/CVT or experienced Veterinary Assistant candidates will grow their skills in ICU and emergency care with a supportive team, after a training period.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant.
• Willingness to grow in emergency and critical care.
• Commitment to patient care and client service.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in a general practice with emergency/ICU duties.
• Support ICU coverage and urgent care team.
• Collaborate with the team and pursue ongoing learning.

Skills

LVT/RVT/CVT

Emergency care

Client service

Job description

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
  • 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.