Overnight Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant

Department: Veterinary Technicians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Cookeville, Tennessee

Compensation: $17.00 - $23.00 / hour

Description

Copeland Veterinary Hospital is a 24-hour emergency veterinary clinic, specializing in emergency care, critical care, and trauma management for pets in need of immediate medical attention. Our state-of-the-art facility is fully equipped with advanced diagnostic tools, including digital radiography, ultrasound, and in-house laboratory services, as well as surgical suites and a dedicated intensive care unit (ICU) to provide comprehensive and life-saving care for critically ill and injured animals. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality veterinary medicine and compassionate patient care, and our team of experienced emergency veterinarians, licensed veterinary technicians (LVTs), and veterinary support staff are committed to ensuring the well-being of every animal in our care.

At Copeland Veterinary Hospital, we foster a collaborative and team-oriented environment, where every team member contributes to the success of our emergency and critical care protocols. We are currently looking for a highly skilled Overnight Veterinary Technician to join our emergency care team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in veterinary emergency medicine, with a focus on critical care nursing, patient triage, surgical support, and life-saving interventions. As an Overnight Veterinary Technician, you will play an essential role in providing continuous patient monitoring, administration of emergency treatments, and assisting in trauma surgeries, all while ensuring patient comfort and emotional support for concerned pet owners.

This position offers a $2/hr shift differential for all hours worked after midnight (12 AM) to recognize the added responsibility and importance of providing overnight care in a 24-hour emergency facility. Additionally, we are offering a $2,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates who bring experience in emergency veterinary care, ICU nursing, and critical care procedures.


At Copeland Veterinary Hospital, we are passionate about emergency veterinary medicine and critical care and seek individuals who are committed to providing compassionate, skilled care in high-pressure situations. If you have experience in advanced emergency procedures, pain management, fluid therapy, intubation, CPR, and patient stabilization, and you are looking to join a highly skilled team in a cutting-edge veterinary hospital, we encourage you to apply. We offer career development opportunities, continuing education, and support for professional growth to ensure you stay at the forefront of veterinary emergency medicine.

Key Responsibilities

• Emergency Care Support: Provide immediate, high-quality care in emergency situations, assisting with triage, patient stabilization, and rapid assessment of critically ill or injured animals in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
• Life-Saving Interventions: Perform critical interventions, including pain management, fluid therapy, intubation, CPR, and medication administration (IV, SQ, IM, PO), following established protocols to stabilize patients in emergency and critical care situations.
• Critical Patient Monitoring: Continuously monitor and assess vital signs and changes in patient condition, utilizing emergency care protocols to ensure timely and accurate interventions. Provide detailed updates to the attending veterinarian for optimal patient care.
• Advanced Emergency Procedures: Assist veterinarians in advanced emergency procedures, such as fracture st