Veterinary Technician - Emergency (Relief)

AAVMP; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Mental health resources

Paid parental leave

Pet perks and discounts

FREE CE courses

Employee discounts

Job summary

The PARC, a Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner, Fort Worth, TX, is seeking an ER Veterinary Technician to provide life-saving care in a 24/7 high-level ER setting. You’ll support veterinarians during emergencies, monitor anesthesia, assist with surgery, and help admit and discharge patients across a dynamic hospital team.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in emergency veterinary tech roles, with ECC/CVT/LVT/RVT credentials encouraged, and a calm, decisive approach under pressure while delivering

Qualifications

• 2+ years of emergency veterinary technician experience.
• ECC/CVT/LVT/RVT credentials strongly encouraged.
• Experience with anesthesia monitoring and surgical assisting.
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail in fast-moving situations.
• Comfort working with ICU patients and advanced diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Supporting veterinarians during emergency cases.
• Delivering emergency first aid and advanced nursing care.
• Monitoring anesthesia and assisting with surgical and post-operative care.
• Preparing patients and instruments for emergency procedures.
• Obtaining and monitoring vital signs, including blood pressure and SpO2.
• Collecting lab samples and performing in-house diagnostics.
• Operating digital radiography and advanced diagnostic equipment.
• Administering medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Accurately documenting patient histories and medical records.
• Supporting patient flow through admissions, treatment, and discharge.
• Maintaining clean, sterile, and organized treatment areas.
• Using safe restraint techniques and hospital protocols.
• Collaborating closely with doctors, technicians, and support teams.

Skills

ER experience

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical assisting

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

ICU familiarity

Job description

Veterinary Technician - Emergency

The PARC

Fort Worth, TX

Save Lives Every Shift in a High-Level ER Setting

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.

What You’ll Do

As an ER Veterinary Technician, you’ll play a vital role in life‑saving care by:

• Supporting veterinarians during emergency cases
• Delivering emergency first aid and advanced nursing care to injured or critical patients
• Monitoring anesthesia and assisting with surgical and post‑operative care
• Preparing patients and instruments for emergency procedures
• Obtaining and monitoring vital signs, including blood pressure and SpO₂
• Collecting lab samples (blood, urine, tissue) and performing in‑house diagnostics
• Operating digital radiography and advanced diagnostic equipment
• Administering medications and treatments as prescribed
• Accurately documenting patient histories and medical records
• Supporting patient flow through admissions, treatment, and discharge
• Maintaining clean, sterile, and organized treatment, and exam areas
• Using safe restraint techniques and following hospital protocols
• Collaborating closely with doctors, technicians, and support teams

What We’re Looking For

Required Experience & Skills

• 2+ years of emergency veterinary technician experience
• ECC/CVT/LVT/RVT credentials strongly encouraged
• Experience with anesthesia monitoring and surgical assisting
• Strong critical‑thinking and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail in fast‑moving situations
• Comfort working with ICU patients and advanced diagnostics
• You’ll Thrive Here If You Are
• Calm, focused, and decisive under pressure
• Passionate about emergency and critical care medicine
• Team‑oriented and supportive of colleagues
• Committed to compassionate, high‑quality patient care

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:

• 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 courses
• Pet 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, HereFurYou Helpline, 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.