Veterinary Technician - Emergency & Critical Care - ICU

The PARC Vet; Westland (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) match

Mental health resources

Paid parental leave

Purr-ental leave

Backup childcare

Family planning discounts

Free CE courses

Pet perks

Student loan support

Job summary

The PARC, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner in Fort Worth, TX, seeks a full-time Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Technician for our 24/7 ICU. You will provide advanced nursing care, monitor critical patients, manage CRIs, and assist with anesthesia in a high-acuity setting.

Join a collaborative team dedicated to compassionate client communication, precise documentation, and ongoing mentoring in a busy ICU environment with growth and full benefits.

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.
• Demonstrated experience providing advanced nursing care to hospitalized, high‑acuity ICU patients.
• Proven ability to monitor critical patients and interpret BP, ECG, SpO₂, EtCO₂, with intervention when needed.
• Hands-on experience with CRIs, multimodal drug infusions and complex fluid therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced ICU nursing care for hospitalized, high‑acuity patients, including continuous monitoring.
• Monitor patient data (BP, ECG, SpO₂, EtCO₂) and communicate medical decisions.
• Manage CRIs and complex fluid therapy with strong medical math skills.
• Perform and maintain central lines, NG tubes, long‑term catheters, and infection control.
• Support higher‑risk anesthesia cases and postoperative recovery.
• Assist veterinarians with advanced procedures and ensure thorough medical records.
• Collaborate with vets and multidisciplinary teams for evolving treatment plans.
• Mentor ER technicians and develop ICU staff; maintain calm focus in intense cases.

Skills

ICU nursing

Emergency care

Vital signs monitoring

CRI & infusions

Fluid therapy

Central line care

NG tube care

Anesthesia support

Medication protocols

Documentation

Team collaboration

Mentoring

Infection control

Education

Veterinary Technician Certification (EVT/CVT/LVT/RVT)

Tools

ECG monitoring equipment

IV/CRIs infusion pumps

Job description

Description

Veterinary Technician – Emergency & Critical Care - ICU

The PARC

Fort Worth, TX

The PARC is looking to add a full-time Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Technician to their team!

At The PARC, a Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner, you’ll experience the warmth and familiarity of a trusted local animal hospital, along with the opportunities and support of a connected national network.

The PARC is a 24/7 Animal Hospital that does it all: Wellness Care and 24/7 ER/Critical Care. Our 25,000 square foot facility is one of the most unique in the country with glass walls that help calm pets’ fears. We care about the People as much as the Pets, including our team members.

As an ER Veterinary Technician, you’ll play an important role in pets’ lives by providing care for our precious patients. Your life-changing work will range from the hands‑on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to support services including admitting and discharging patients.

Experience & Skills Requirements:

• 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
• Demonstrated experience providing advanced nursing care to hospitalized, high‑acuity ICU patients
• Proven ability to continuously monitor critical patients, interpret BP, ECG, SpO₂, and EtCO₂, and recognize subtle clinical changes requiring intervention
• Hands‑on experience managing CRI’s, multimodal drug infusions, and complex fluid therapy, with strong medical math skills
• Solid understanding of disease progression, treatment plans, and medication protocols for critically ill patients
• Experience with central line and NG tube placement and maintenance, long‑term catheter care, and infection‑control best practices
• Comfortable supporting higher‑risk anesthesia cases (ASA III–V preferred) and prolonged post‑operative recovery
• Experience assisting with advanced procedures and specialty surgeries
• Strong documentation skills, including accurate medical records, trend tracking, and shift‑to‑shift case continuity
• Ability to collaborate closely with veterinarians and multidisciplinary teams on evolving treatment plans
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and support ER technicians, assistants, or developing ICU staff
• Ability to remain calm, focused, and professional in emotionally intense, high‑stress ICU environments
• Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

You’re Willing and Able To

• Provide advanced ICU nursing care for hospitalized, high‑acuity patients, including continuous monitoring and early recognition of subtle clinical changes
• Monitor and interpret patient data (BP, ECG, SpO₂, EtCO₂), trending vitals, laboratory results, fluid balance, and pain scores to support timely medical decisions
• Manage CRIs, multimodal drug infusions, and complex fluid therapy using strong medical math skills
• Perform and maintain central lines, NG tubes, and long‑term catheters while adhering to strict infection‑control protocols
• Support higher‑risk anesthesia cases and prolonged post‑operative and critical recovery care
• Assist veterinarians with advanced procedures and specialty surgeries in accordance with the Veterinary Practice Act
• Maintain accurate, thorough medical records and ensure clear shift‑to‑shift communication and case continuity
• Collaborate closely with veterinarians and the medical team to support evolving treatment plans and positive patient flow
• Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients regarding patient status, medications, and treatment plans
• Utilize safe restraint techniques and maintain clean, organized, and sterile ICU, treatment, and exam areas
• Mentor and support ER technicians, assistants, and developing ICU staff while maintaining calm focus in emotionally intense cases

You’ll Grow with Us

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital

And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Benefits – our care in action

Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long‑term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet
• Subsidized backup childcare and elder care
• Expert advice, support and network discounts for fertility and family planning
• FREE CE coursesPet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan support tools and assistance

*Some benefits shown are only for full-time team members who work 30 hours or more per week. Certain Benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements.

About Thrive

Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs, while portfolio companies provide tools and technology that help veterinary teams work smarter and deliver better care. Thrive invests in its people—through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well-being initiatives—so teams can grow and feel supported. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, Thrive Plus membership, HereFurYouHelpline, online booking, and flexible financial options make accessing quality care simpler— giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve. Learn more at thrivepetcare.com.

We welcome you to join our story and join where #WeThriveTogether.