Dispensing Assistant - Pet Care

Pharmacy2U; Bardon Hill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online pharmacy in the UK is seeking a Dispensing Assistant for their Pet Care Division. In this role, you will ensure the accurate dispensing of veterinary medications while maintaining a high standard of safety and efficiency. Team collaboration and effective communication are critical as you will work closely with pharmacists and customer service teams. The position offers a full-time contract with competitive pay and extensive benefits, including occupational sick pay, pension contributions, and employee assistance programs.

Benefits

Occupational sick pay

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Contributory pension

Employee discount site

Discounted gyms

Health and wellbeing initiatives

25 days annual leave increasing with service

Qualifications

• Keen eye for detail and commitment to medication accuracy.
• Confident communicator who works effectively in a team.
• Proactive individual thriving in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional adhering to legal and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Accurately dispense veterinary medications per company standards.
• Manage stock levels for efficiency in operations.
• Collaborate effectively with pharmacists and customer service.
• Take ownership of prescription labeling for accuracy.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Proactive

Team player

IT literacy

Organization

Tools

Excel

Job description

Role:Dispensing Assistant Pet Care Division

Location:Bardon LE67

Salary:£13,10 per hour plus extensive benefits

Contract type: Permanent

Employment type: Full time

Working hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday,09:00am -18:00pm

Do you want to work for the nation’s largest online pharmacy ensuring excellence for all our patients? We’re a market leader in the pharmacy world, with 25 years’ experience, helping over 1.6 million patients in England manage their NHS prescriptions from request through to delivery. We are Great Place to Work certified as we consider colleague experience a top priority every day, and as a certified B Corp we also meet high standards of social and environmental responsibility. Our people are fundamental to our success and ensuring we achieve our vision to be a world leading, patient‑centric digital healthcare provider. We are committed to continuing to develop a positive, open and honest working environment for all.

As a vital member of our pharmacy team, you will play a key role in supporting the daily preparation and dispensing of veterinary prescriptions. Your focus will be on ensuring medications are dispensed safely, accurately, and efficiently. This includes labelling prescriptions, managing stock levels, and maintaining a clean, organized pharmacy environment. You’ll be expected to meet and exceed key performance indicators (KPIs), consistently delivering work to the highest standards in line with our company objectives.

What’s in it for you?

Occupational sick pay

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Contributory pension

Discounted insurance (Aviva)

Employee discount site

Discounted gyms(via our blue light card and benefits schemes)

Employee assistance programme

In-house mental health support

Free onsite parking

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Social events throughout the year

Cycle to work scheme

Green car scheme*(subject to minimum earnings)

Registration fees paid (GPhC, NMC, CIPD etc)

Long service bonus

Refer a friend bonus

Blue light card

Hybrid working

Commitment to CPD/training

25 days annual leave increasing with service

Annual leave buy and sell scheme

Discounts & Exclusive offers at The Springs, Leeds

25% Discount & health & beauty purchases

25% Discount on Pharmacy2U Private Online Doctor Services

What you’ll be doing?

• Accurately dispense veterinary medications in line with company procedures and quality standards
• Ensure full compliance with legal, ethical, professional, and internal dispensary requirements
• Manage stock levels and support inventory control to maintain efficient operations
• Take ownership of prescription labelling and ensure accuracy at every stage
• Collaborate effectively with pharmacists, customer service, and operations teams
• Work with precision in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Contribute to a positive, friendly, and relaxed team culture
• Undertake SQP (Suitably Qualified Person) training as part of your professional development

Who are we looking for?

• Someone with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to dispensing medication accurately and safely
• A confident communicator who can work effectively with pharmacists, customer service, and operations teams
• A proactive individual who takes initiative and thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment
• A team player who supports colleagues and contributes to a positive, friendly workplace culture
• Someone who is IT literate, quick to learn new systems, and comfortable using Excel at an intermediate level
• A highly organised person who can prioritise tasks and manage their workload efficiently
• A professional who understands and adheres to legal, ethical, and company standards
• An ambitious candidate who is eager to learn, grow, and complete SQP (Suitably Qualified Person) training

What happens next?

Please click apply and if we think you are a good match, we will be in touch to arrange an interview.

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