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The PARC vet

Veterinary Technician - Emergency

The PARC vet, Fort Worth, Texas, United States, 76102

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Veterinary Technician – Emergency/ICU Location:

Fort Worth, TX

Employment type:

Full-time

Seniority level:

Mid‑Senior level

The PARC Vet is looking for experienced Veterinary Technicians to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community. At The PARC Vet, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, you will have the support, tools, and resources to elevate your skills. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local feel with the benefits of Thrive's national resources.

About the Hospital The PARC Vet 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.

About You As a veterinary technician, you’ll play an important role in pets’ lives by providing comprehensive care throughout their journey. Your life‑changing work will range from the hands‑on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to surgery assistance, to support services including admitting and discharging patients.

Experience & Skills Requirements

Has a minimum of 2 years’ experience as an emergency veterinary technician

Has experience in anesthesia and surgical assisting and post‑operative care

Excellent problem‑solving abilities (judgment, logic, creativity, conflict resolution)

Strong attention to detail

Able to observe the behavior and condition of animals

Provides super iorn nursing care or emergency first aid to recovering or injured animals

Comfortable with anesthetic patient monitoring of ASA I‑III (preferred experience with ASA I‑V)

Familiarity with the use of ventilators (preferred)

Prepare animals and instruments for surgery

Able to obtain blood pressure, interpret basic ECG, SpO₂, and EtCO₂ and integrate clinical signs with disease processes to assist doctors in early and appropriate intervention of patient care

Collect laboratory samples, such as blood, urine, or tissue, for testing

Perform laboratory tests, such as urinalyses and blood counts

Comfortable utilizing digital radiography machines to acquire images using proper technique and positioning

Comfortable utilizing advanced diagnostic equipment

Administer medications and treatments prescribed by a veterinarian

Collect and record patients’ case histories

Role Responsibilities

Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.

With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.

Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state’s Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.

Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.

Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.

Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.

Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.

Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

Benefits – Our Care In Action

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health

Paid parental leave

Purr‑ental leave for when you adopt a pet

Employer‑sponsored childcare and elder care

Personalized care for every family‑forming journey

Discretionary funds and free CE courses

Pet perks and veterinary service discounts

Student loan management tools and assistance

Support for You We listen to your needs and then meet them. Through training and free CE experiences, your career development can flourish. And in our locally rooted, nationally connected community, you’ll be able to make connections, access opportunities and find support with ease.

For You – Thrive with Us At Thrive, you have the opportunity to develop your career in a way that best suits your goals. Take advantage of our comprehensive learning and skill‑building programs to enhance your expertise. 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

Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement

Move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment – across the nation.

Leadership training for a thriving and long career in the veterinary profession.

About Thrive Vet‑foundered and Austin‑born, Thrive Pet Healthcare has expanded to over 380 partner hospitals nationwide, united by a mission to shape the future of pet well‑being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. We bridge general practice, urgent care, specialty, and emergency care, and our locally rooted, nationally connected hospitals benefit from Thrive's extensive resources while maintaining their unique identities.

We believe that supporting our people is the key to helping pets thrive through every stage of life.

Diversity & Inclusion At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we are committed to creating a culture where everyone from any background can be heard, respected, and valued. We pledge to build an inclusive environment nurtured by respectful curiosity to support, encourage, and celebrate the diverse voices of our teams and the communities we serve.

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