Veterinary Technician
For over 30 years, Copeland Veterinary Hospital has proudly served the Cookeville community, providing high-quality veterinary care and a commitment to the well-being of our patients. We believe in personalized treatment, compassionate care, and offering the best possible outcomes for pets in need. As our clinic continues to grow, we are seeking a skilled and experienced Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant to join our team!
If you're looking for a place where your experience is respected, your skills are challenged, and where you can make a real difference in the lives of animals, then this is the opportunity for you. In this position, you'll play a key role in patient care, working alongside a passionate, dedicated team of professionals who share your love for animals.
Key Responsibilities
- Patient Care: Provide exceptional care to a variety of animals, addressing both routine medical needs and critical care situations. You'll be the primary advocate for our patients, ensuring their comfort and well-being throughout their visits.
- Medical Support: Perform essential medical procedures such as venipuncture (blood draws), intravenous catheter placement, and assist in diagnostic testing. Your attention to detail ensures accurate sample collection and timely results.
- Anesthesia & Surgery: Assist in anesthesia administration, patient intubation, and monitoring throughout surgical procedures. Your expertise ensures patient safety and comfort during every phase of surgery.
- Clinical Monitoring: Use advanced equipment to track vital signs during surgery and emergency procedures, responding quickly to any changes in patient condition.
- Client Education & Communication: Act as a key point of contact for clients, providing clear and compassionate communication about their pet’s progress, treatment plans, and aftercare instructions. You will be their source of reassurance during challenging times.
- Team Collaboration: Work alongside a talented team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff to ensure the highest standards of care. Your collaborative approach will help streamline the patient care process, ensuring optimal outcomes.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years of veterinary technician experience in a clinical setting (general practice or emergency care). Strong experience with high-acuity cases, trauma care, and urgent medical interventions is highly valued.
- Certification: Certification as a Veterinary Technician (LVT, RVT, CVT) is preferred, though not required. We welcome candidates with equivalent hands-on experience.
- Technical Proficiency: You should be comfortable and efficient in performing anesthesia administration, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and other advanced veterinary procedures.
- Critical Thinking: Experience in emergency or critical care environments is a plus. The ability to remain calm and assess patient conditions accurately under pressure is essential.
- Communication: Strong communication skills, both with clients and team members, to provide clear, compassionate care instructions and updates.
- Team Player: You will thrive in a collaborative environment, working together with others to achieve the best possible outcomes for our patients.
- Compassionate Nature: A genuine passion for animal welfare and the ability to remain calm, caring, and reassuring, especially in challenging or emotionally charged situations.
Job Benefits
- Competitive Salary: Based on experience, reflecting your expertise, skills, and dedication to animal care.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Including health, dental, and vision coverage, so you can stay healthy and happy.
- Work-Life Balance: Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays to recharge and spend time with your loved ones.
- Continuing Education Balance: We support your personal and professional growth through a healthy work-life balance while providing the opportunity to elevate your skill set to its highest potential.
- CE PTO: Dedicated Continuing Education paid time off to help you stay at the forefront of veterinary medicine, advance your knowledge, and achieve your career goals.
- Career Development: Access to continuing education opportunities and support for your professional growth in veterinary medicine.
- Collaborative Environment: A supportive and team-oriented workplace where open communication, mutual respect, and a passion for learning are encouraged.
- State-of-the-Art Facility: Work in a cutting-edge clinic equipped with advanced medical technology and tools to improve patient outcomes and enhance your skills.
- Growth Opportunities: Copeland Veterinary Hospital is a growing practice, offering opportunities for career advancement and leadership roles within the clinic.
If you are an experienced Veterinary Technician or Assistant with a passion for animal care and a dedication to working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply today! Join us in making a difference for pets and their families in our community.
About Copeland Veterinary Hospital
Copeland Veterinary Hospital, located in the heart of beautiful Cookeville, Tennessee, has proudly served the Upper Cumberland region for over 50 years. As a walk-in-only practice, we're here 24/7 to provide emergency care and have invested in state-of-the-art diagnostic tools, including digital radiography, ultrasonography, and a full in-house lab.
We’re a multi-doctor practice with a dedicated, friendly team and a strong commitment to career development. Our highly skilled technicians bring over 30 years of combined experience working with all types of pets, and we encourage our team members to continually expand their expertise and learn new techniques.
Copeland Veterinary Hospital is a proud partner of Innovetive Petcare. Where we believe that you are the future of veterinary medicine. Cultivate, innovate, develop, and collaborate. Excellent pet care comes from exceptional teams.
Equal Opportunity Employer Policy
Copeland Veterinary Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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