ICU Veterinary Technician
For more information, connect with Kathryn.Rose@Thrivepet.com.
The PARC is a full-service emergency and general practice veterinary hospital in Fort Worth, TX, designed to deliver excellent pet care at every stage of life. Our hospital uniquely combines daytime general practice with a 24/7 emergency service, supported by in-house diagnostics, surgery, and critical care — all under one roof.
Our ICU team focuses on the most critically ill and complex hospitalized patients. As an ICU Veterinary Technician at The PARC, you’ll provide advanced nursing care, continuous monitoring, and hands-on support for patients requiring intensive, round-the-clock attention.
While our ER, ICU, and GP teams work in close coordination, each team has a clear focus. ICU technicians specialize in ongoing critical care — managing the details, recognizing subtle changes, ensuring stability through every phase of hospitalization, and loving on each furry patient while they rest and recover.
Our name reflects who we are and how we practice: People first. Animals at the heart of everything we do. Revolutionary Care. We believe that guiding pet parents with clarity and compassion — especially during prolonged or uncertain hospitalizations — is essential to truly exceptional care. If you are detail-oriented, thrive with complex cases, and take pride in advanced treatments and care, you’ll find your place here.
We are consistently named in Fort Worth “Best Of” polls, reflecting the trust our community places in our team. Our hospital is nationally recognized for its design and approach, making The PARC one of the most unique and thoughtfully built animal hospitals in the country — created to reduce stress for both pets and their people.
Why You’ll Love ICU at The PARC
- Advanced, high-acuity medicine — work with critically ill patients requiring continuous monitoring, complex treatments, and skilled nursing care.
- True ICU focus — dedicate your time to hospitalized, critical patients where attention to detail and clinical insight directly impact outcomes (overnight ICU techs are responsible for assisting outpatient ER team).
- High-level tools and capabilities — utilize advanced monitoring (BP, ECG, SpO₂, EtCO₂), in-house diagnostics, and complex treatment modalities.
- Thoughtfully designed hospital — bright, spacious ICU and treatment areas built to support workflow, focus, and reduced stress.
- Pride in meaningful, detailed care — from managing CRIs to identifying subtle changes that alter outcomes, your work makes a measurable difference.
- Compensation and benefits that reflect your value — competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a 75% employee discount for your own pets.
- A culture rooted in what matters — collaborative, relational, and clear. We support each other through complex cases and challenging moments.
What We're Looking For
- Minimum of 2+ years of experience in emergency and/or ICU veterinary medicine
- CVT/LVT/RVT encouraged to apply
- Proven experience providing advanced nursing care to critically ill, hospitalized patients
- Strong ability to monitor BP, ECG, SpO₂
- Experience managing CRIs, drug infusions, and complex fluid therapy
- Solid understanding of disease progression and critical care treatment plans
- Hands-on experience with central lines, NG tubes, and long-term catheter care
- Comfortable supporting higher-risk anesthesia cases (ASA III–V preferred)
- Experience assisting with advanced procedures and surgeries
- Strong documentation and organization skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with veterinarians and ER Technicians
- Experience mentoring or supporting other technicians and assistants
- Ability to remain calm, focused, and professional in high-stress, emotionally intense situations
What You'll Do
- Provide advanced ICU care for hospitalized, high-acuity patients with continuous monitoring
- Recognize and respond to subtle clinical changes to support timely medical decisions
- Monitor and interpret patient data including BP, ECG, SpO₂, and lab results
- 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 with strict infection control
- Support higher-risk anesthesia cases and prolonged post-operative and critical recovery care
- Assist veterinarians with advanced procedures and surgeries
- Maintain detailed, accurate medical records and ensure strong shift-to-shift communication
- Collaborate closely with veterinarians and the medical team on evolving treatment plans
- Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients regarding patient status and care plans
- Maintain clean, organized, and sterile ICU and treatment areas
- Mentor and support ER technicians
