Join our amazing team as our newest Veterinary Assistant.

Our focus is on being a place of comfort for our clients and pets, in sickness and in health. You will have an open door for growth opportunities ranging from becoming a veterinary technician, specialty medicine, and future management positions! Department Veterinary Assistants Employment Type Full Time Location Cookeville, Tennessee Workplace type Onsite Compensation $15.00 / hour

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include :

• Caring for our Boarding animals
• Patient handling and restraint
• Medication administration & filling prescriptions
• Assisting our Technicians and our Veterinarian as needed
• Tackling projects as assigned (with a smile, as always!)

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

• High school diploma or GED required
• Preferred have at least 1 year of veterinary medicine experience
• Must be a bright, friendly, and effective communicator in order to communicate with clients, visitors, veterinarians, and other hospital staff.

It’s okay if you talk to animals, too!)

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, and move freely for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift 50 squirming pounds
• Must be able to work in a veterinary environment with exposure to infection or contagious diseases

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedules
• 401K with company match
• Career development and training

About Copeland Veterinary Hospital

located in beautiful Cookeville, Tennessee, we are a walk-in-only practice and are available 24 / 7 for emergency care.

We have been a pillar of veterinary care in Upper Cumberland for over 50 years. We offer state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment such as digital radiography, ultrasonography, and an in-house lab.

We are a multi-doctor practice with a large, friendly staff. We are passionate about career development and encourage staff to consistently increase their skillset and learn new techniques.

We have a high-trained staff of technicians who have over 30 years of combined experience working with all types of pets and animals.

Copeland Veterinary Hospital is a proud partner of . 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.

Last updated : 2024-05-11