ER ICU Veterinary Technician — Critical Care Pro

The Parc Vet; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) match

Mental health resources

Paid parental leave

CE opportunities

Pet discounts

Job summary

The PARC in Fort Worth, TX, is seeking a full‑time Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Technician for our 24‑7 ICU. You will provide advanced nursing care, monitor critical patients, manage complex therapies, and collaborate with veterinarians to support evolving treatment plans.

We value calm, professional care, mentorship for junior staff, and a strong commitment to patient outcomes in a high‑stress environment. Join Thrive Pet Healthcare’s national network and grow with us.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years of clinical experience as a veterinary technician in an Emergency and/or Intensive Care setting.
• ECC/CVT/LVT/RVT encouraged to apply.
• Experience with advanced nursing care for high‑acuity ICU patients.
• Ability to monitor BP, ECG, SpO2, EtCO2 and recognize subtle changes requiring intervention.
• Experience with CRIs, multimodal drug infusions and complex fluid therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced ICU nursing care for hospitalized, high‑acuity patients with continuous monitoring.
• Monitor and interpret patient data, including vitals, labs, fluids and pain scores.
• Manage CRIs and complex fluid therapy with strong medical math skills.
• Maintain central lines, NG tubes, long‑term catheters and infection‑control protocols.
• Assist veterinarians with advanced procedures and ensure clear shift‑to‑shift communication.
• Collaborate with veterinarians and the medical team on evolving treatment plans.
• Mentor ER technicians, assistants, and developing ICU staff; stay calm in intense cases.

Skills

Emergency & Critical Care

ICU experience

Mentoring others

Strong medical math

Clinical documentation

Calm under pressure

Job description

The PARC in Fort Worth, TX, is seeking a full‑time Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Technician for our 24‑7 ICU. You will provide advanced nursing care, monitor critical patients, manage complex therapies, and collaborate with veterinarians to support evolving treatment plans.

We value calm, professional care, mentorship for junior staff, and a strong commitment to patient outcomes in a high‑stress environment. Join Thrive Pet Healthcare’s national network and grow with us.