Description

Emergency Veterinarian

Department: Veterinarians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Cookeville, Tennessee

Compensation: $120,000 - $160,000 / year

Description

We are hiring an overnight EMERGENCY veterinarian in Cookeville, TN.Copeland Veterinary Hospital has been a trusted pillar of veterinary care in the Upper Cumberland region for over 50 years. Here, your work truly matters — saving lives and supporting a community that values compassion, collaboration, and excellence in medicine.

As part of our established, community-oriented hospital, you'll see a diverse caseload through our walk-in ER model, providing the opportunity to practice high-quality, elevated medicine every shift. You'll be backed by a skilled, supportive team that shares your commitment to exceptional care — and with no weekend requirements, you'll have the balance and flexibility to enjoy life outside of work.

This career opportunity is for you if you are a DVM that loves emergency medicine and are eager to make an impact on your local community while growing professionally and maintaining balance outside of work.

Live and work in Cookeville!Located between Nashville and Knoxville, Copeland Veterinary Hospital in Cookeville, Tennessee offers the best of both worlds: advanced medicine in a relaxed, small-town setting. People visit for the area's natural beauty — with waterfalls, lakes, and trails like Burgess Falls, Cummins Falls, and Center Hill Lake just minutes away — and stay for the friendly faces, affordable living, and vibrant local food and arts scene. It's also home to Tennessee Tech University, bringing an energetic, innovative spirit to the community. Living in a college town means access to cultural events, collegiate athletics, continuing education opportunities, and a welcoming sense of vibrancy that keeps Cookeville lively and connected.

What we offer at our practice:

• A suite of veterinary services: surgery, dental, preventative, wellness, dermatology, laser therapy, advanced diagnostics, oncology, platelet plasma therapy, emergency, and critical care
• Veterinarian team experienced in advanced diagnostics and soft tissue surgery.
• Equipment: digital x-ray, dental x-ray, ultrasound, therapeutic laser, surgical suite, and CT coming soon
• Highly trained staff of veterinary technicians, who have over 30 years of combined experience
• A cohesive group of veterinary experts that values teamwork and client experience.
• Purpose-built veterinary training and mentorship programs

Our ideal candidate:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree / VMD or equivalent
• An active veterinary license in the state of TN is preferred, but not required, we will cover state licensure transfer fees
• Emergency (ER), Urgent Care and/or surgical skills are preferred
• An outgoing, client-focused, compassionate emergency veterinarian who loves collaborating within a team environment
• Schedule: typically 3-4 shifts per week, rotating to include nights.
• Willingness to continually improve oneself and work with a team dedicated to the betterment of the practice

Benefits:

• $120k -$160k base salary with production (negotiable), earning potential of $200k+ (depending on experience and schedule)
• Up to $50k sign-on bonus
• Up to $10k in relocation assistance
• Annual student loan assistance program
• 401(k) Retirement Plan and 2% company match
• Paid parental leave
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• CE Allowance ($2,500 a year and 3 days of CE specific PTO for Full-Time Veterinarians)
• We pay 100% of Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), State Licensure Fees, AVMA membership, and Professional Liability Insurance
• Access to specialized veterinary training courses, including Global FAST Scan Ultrasound, 3-Day Spay & Neuter Training, and 2-Day Hands-On Dental Training

Apply today to join Copeland Veterinary Hospital—where exceptional care meets community trust.