Veterinary Technician - ICU & Critical Care

Thrive Pet Healthcare; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid parental leave

Free CE courses

Pet discounts

Mental health resources

Job summary

Thrive Mansfield is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician for ICU & Critical Care on the overnight shift. You will provide advanced ICU nursing care for critically ill hospitalized patients and monitor essential vitals in a fast-paced ER environment.

You will collaborate with veterinarians and a multidisciplinary team, manage CRIs and complex therapies, and help mentor junior staff while ensuring high-quality patient care and documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years of clinical experience in an Emergency and/or Intensive Care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced ICU nursing care for hospitalized, high-acuity patients.
• Monitor BP, ECG, SpO₂, EtCO₂ and trend vitals for timely decisions.
• Manage CRIs, multimodal infusions, and complex fluid therapy.
• Assist with anesthesia cases and prolonged recovery.
• Maintain accurate medical records and shift-to-shift continuity.
• Collaborate with veterinarians and care teams on evolving plans.

Skills

ICU nursing

Critical care

Emergency care

Vitals monitoring

Medical math

Central line care

Anesthesia support

Team mentorship

Job description

Description

Veterinary Technician - ICU & Critical Care

Overnight/Night Shift

Thrive Mansfield

Mansfield, TX

Thrive Mansfield is looking to add a full-time ICU & Critical Care Veterinary Technician to their team!

At Thrive Mansfield, 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.

At Thrive Mansfield our emergency team is available 24/7 and ready the moment you walk through the door. We're equipped to jump in with immediate evaluation, skilled medical care, and the steady support your pet needs when every second counts. We care about the People as much as the Pets, including our team members.

Experience & Skills Requirements:

• Minimum of 2+ years of clinical experience as a veterinary technician in an Emergency and/or Intensive Care settingECC/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- parental 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, 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.

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