Veterinary Technician- Best Friends Cookeville

Best Friends Veterinary Hospital, part of the Suveto network of hospitals, is looking for an experienced full‑time Veterinary Technician to join our team! We are located in Cookeville, TN. Our employees go the extra mile to provide warm, empathetic service to our clients and their pets. This is a full‑time position, 35‑40 hours per week. Our Veterinary Technicians are responsible for performing basic medical, diagnostic, and laboratory procedures under the direction of a licensed veterinarian. About Best Friends Veterinary Hospital Best Friends Veterinary Hospital uses outstanding equipment, complies with strict safety protocols, and goes the extra mile to provide warm, empathetic service to our patients and clients. In addition, our animal hospital is staffed with professionals who take extra measures to eliminate fearfulness, anxiety, and stress in our patients. Essential Job Duties Prepare exam rooms and assist in appointments with doctors. Take a thorough history from the client. Perform physical assessments and record observations legibly in the medical record. Educate clients on preventative healthcare recommendations and provide follow‑up. Communicate any patient or client concerns to appropriate personnel. Perform venipuncture to collect blood samples, perform in‑house laboratory tests, and prepare all forms to be sent to outside labs, and call the owner with results as requested by the veterinarian. Provide and monitor all nursing care as requested by the veterinarian for patients admitted to the hospital, including medications (all routes) and monitoring. Admit and discharge patients to the hospital by following all admission and discharge protocols. Educate clients on admit/discharge. Clean and restock exam rooms, treatment areas, hospital wards, and other areas as requested. Must have proficient knowledge of practice software for dispensing veterinarian‑approved medication, patient food, printing treatment sheets, discharge instructions, cage card labels, x‑ray and lab labels, recording communication with client and doctors, and others as directed by the veterinarian. Must have a clear understanding and enforcement of OSHA regulations and hospital safety standards. Perform diagnostic imaging as requested by the veterinarian. Perform tech appointments, such as nail trims, ear cleaning, anal gland expression, routine lab work, subcutaneous fluids, etc. as deemed appropriate by practice. Assist doctors in medical and diagnostic procedures. Place IV catheters and begin fluid therapy when required by the veterinarian. Assist in induction and maintenance of general anesthesia with the doctor present. Assist in the operating room, recovery, and post‑op nursing care as requested by the veterinarian. Perform client callbacks and updates as requested. Perform other duties as assigned. Essential Skills And Experience High School Diploma (or equivalent) LVT is required At least 3 years of clinical veterinary hospital experience required, ideally some veterinary technician education. Excellent listening and communication skills. Strong work ethic and positive attitude. Must be flexible and able to adapt to new situations. Ability to multitask. Ability to act as a team player. Basic veterinary medical terminology required. Benefits Our employment package includes paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental and vision insurance, pet care discounts, 401K with a true match up to 4%, and continuing education. In addition, all full‑time hospital team members receive VSOP® grants, SUVETO’S VETERINARY STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN, at no cost to team members. VSOP® is an ownership program that tracks the value of the entire Suveto organization. Best Friends Veterinary Hospital, part of the Suveto network of hospitals, is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr