Veterinary Technician – Surgery & ICU

Veterinary Technician – Surgery & ICU

Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists – Mansfield

Mansfield, TX | 24/7 Emergency & Specialty Hospital

Provide Advanced Care from Surgery Through Recovery

Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists of Mansfield is hiring an experienced Veterinary Technician (Surgery & ICU) to join our collaborative Emergency and Specialty team.

This hybrid role is ideal for a clinically strong technician who enjoys both hands‑on surgical support and critical care nursing, ensuring continuity of care from induction through recovery and hospitalization.

About You

You’re adaptable, detail‑oriented, and confident working in a fast‑paced hospital environment. Whether supporting anesthesia in surgery or providing advanced ICU nursing care, you take ownership of your patients and communicate clearly with doctors and teammates to achieve the best outcomes.

Experience & Skills

Required / Strongly Preferred

• Minimum 2+ years veterinary technician experience (ER, ICU, or surgery preferred)
• LVT/CVT/RVT strongly encouraged
• Experience with anesthesia monitoring and surgical assisting
• Solid understanding of emergency and critical care medicine
• Ability to manage multiple hospitalized or peri‑operative patients
• Proficiency with IV catheter placement, sample collection, and medication administration
• Strong medical math skills, including CRIs
• Experience using advanced monitoring equipment (ECG, SpO₂, EtCO₂, BP)
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to recognize subtle patient changes
• Calm, organized, and professional under pressure

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with ventilators, oxygen therapy, transfusions
• Experience with higher‑risk anesthesia cases (ASA III–V)
• Diagnostic imaging experience (radiology; MRI/CT a plus)

What You’ll Do

Surgery Support

• Assist veterinarians with surgical procedures in accordance with state practice acts
• Prepare patients for surgery, including induction and pre‑anesthetic monitoring
• Maintain and monitor anesthesia throughout procedures
• Ensure proper aseptic technique and surgical suite preparation
• Anticipate surgeon needs and support efficient surgical workflow
• Provide attentive post‑operative monitoring and recovery care
• Maintain accurate anesthesia and surgical records

ICU & Critical Care

• Deliver continuous nursing care for hospitalized and critically ill patients
• Monitor and document TPRs, pain scores, and status changes
• Administer medications, fluids, CRIs, and treatments as prescribed
• Communicate patient changes promptly to veterinarians
• Assist with triage and emergency procedures as needed
• Manage ICU equipment (fluid pumps, oxygen cages, monitors)
• Maintain clean, organized, and compliant ICU and treatment areas
• Ensure accurate medical records and charge capture

Team & Culture

• Collaborate with doctors and technicians to support patient flow
• Mentor and support teammates when needed
• Contribute to a positive, accountable, and supportive hospital culture

On‑call availability may be required for off days or weekends.

About the Hospital

Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists – Mansfield is a 24/7 Emergency and Specialty hospital providing emergency care, surgery, ICU, medical oncology, and radiation oncology under one roof.

We support our emergency clinicians with advanced diagnostics and treatment capabilities, including:

• In‑house bloodwork & digital radiology
• Surgery & anesthesia
• Oxygen therapy & transfusions
• Ultrasound & endoscopy

We partner closely with primary care veterinarians to ensure seamless, 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

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing, including:

• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Mental health support through Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-ental leave for new pet adoptions
• Backup childcare and elder care support
• FREE CE courses
• Pet care discounts and perks
• Student loan support tools 

Some benefits are available to full-time team members (30+ hours/week) and may be subject to eligibility 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.