Pharmacy Assistant

Vets for Pets; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Kidderminster seeks a full-time Pharmacy Assistant. This role emphasizes outstanding client service and support to the clinical team, including managing stock and dispensing medications. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and strong communication skills along with attention to detail.

Benefits

20% discount at Vet Group, Pets at Home, and the Groom Room

In-house career development opportunities

Pension

Holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Previous experience in stock management, preferably in pharmacy.
• IT literacy required.
• Great attention to detail is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock control including ordering, rotation, and expired drugs.
• Dispense medications and manage consumables.
• Assist client care team with medication-related queries.

Skills

Communication

Numeracy

Attention to detail

Job description

We are looking to recruit a full time Pharmacy Assistant within our veterinary practice in Kidderminster. This position is a very responsible role within a busy environment. The successful candidate will be working alongside trained clinical team members.

Your focus is to provide an exceptional service to our clients and the best care possible to their pets - providing a link between clients and the clinical team. Your ability to build strong relationships with our clients, their pets and the practice team will be critical to your success.

What your typical day will look like:

• Stock control including stock ordering, arriving stock, stock rotation, managing stock levels, managing expired drugs, stock takes etc.
• Manage stock related records.
• Dispensing repeat prescriptions including processing written prescriptions.
• Management of all consumables.
• Laboratory supply control including ordering and monitoring levels.
• Clinical waste management.
• Dispensing medications for pets during consults and for in-patients.
• Help with end of day procedures to include cleaning and restocking of the practice.
• Assisting the client care team by answering incoming calls and helping with medication related queries

This is a Part Time role working up to 30 hours per week (Details of shifts to be discussed at interview)

The attributes required:

• You are the friendly and welcoming face for the client and their pets when they arrive at the practice.
• You can provide guidance by keeping yourself fully up-to-speed with the practice services and any additional services available.
• You are calm, attentive, and always focus on the clients' needs.
• The ideal candidate will have some previous experience in stock management (pharmacy preferred), be IT literate, have strong communication & numeracy skills combined with great attention to detail.

Benefits
In return, we offer such benefits as 20% discount at the Vet Group, Pets at Home and the Groom Room, access to discounts and cashbacks, in-house career development opportunities, pension and holiday allowance.

Location: DY11 6DY

We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don't perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!