Veterinary Pharmacy Manager

Dnavetcare; London Borough of Lambeth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

No weekends

Job summary

DNA Vetcare's Streatham Hill Veterinary Surgery is seeking a reliable Veterinary Pharmacy Manager to join our busy team. The role supports our veterinary team by managing medications, stock, and safe dispensing in a fast-paced clinical setting.

The successful candidate will work alongside the existing Pharmacy Manager, with a 40-hour week, no weekends, and a rolling two-week rota. Starting salary £28,000 per annum, with training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a pharmacy, veterinary practice, or similar healthcare setting preferred.
• Strong organisational and inventory management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Good communication and computer skills.
• A proactive, reliable, and conscientious approach to work.
• SQP Qualification desirable or willing to study.

Responsibilities

• Dispense veterinary medications in accordance with prescriptions.
• Run the pharmacy room and keep it organised.
• Order stock from approved suppliers.
• Monitor stock levels and inventory.
• Check deliveries and store medicines correctly.
• Manage expiry dates and stock rotation.
• Maintain pharmacy records per regulatory requirements.
• Assist veterinary team with medication preparation and queries.
• Keep pharmacy area clean and compliant with safety standards.

Skills

Organisational skills

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Computer skills

Proactive attitude

SQP qualification

Job description

About The Role

Veterinary Pharmacy Manager

We're looking for a reliable, organised Veterinary Pharmacy Assistant to join our busy, award winning team at Streatham Hill Veterinary Surgery. This role would suit an experienced Veterinary Care Assistant or Registered Veterinary Nurse looking to diversify and who thrives in a fast-paced clinical setting, whilst taking pride in accuracy and attention to detail.

The successful candidate will work alongside our existing Pharmacy Manager, supporting our veterinary team by managing medications, maintaining meticulously accurate stock levels, and ensuring the safe dispensing and ordering of pharmaceutical products.

Key Responsibilities

• Dispense veterinary medications in accordance with veterinary prescriptions
• Run the pharmacy room and take pride in keeping things running and organised
• Order pharmaceutical and consumable stock from approved suppliers
• Monitor stock levels and maintain appropriate inventory
• Check deliveries and ensure correct storage of medicines
• Manage expiry dates and oversee stock rotation
• Maintain accurate pharmacy records in line with regulatory requirements
• Assist the veterinary team with medication preparation and queries
• Keep the pharmacy area organised, clean, and compliant with safety standards

Requirements

• Experience in a pharmacy, veterinary practice, or similar healthcare setting preferred
• Strong organisational and inventory management skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Good communication and computer skills
• A proactive, reliable, and conscientious approach to work
• SQP Qualification desirable or willing to study

What We Offer

• Full-time position (40 hours per week) — no weekends
• Supportive, friendly working environment
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• Starting salary of £28,000 per annum

You will work on a two week rolling rota, working a mix of early and late shifts with absolutely no weekends! Early shifts are 7:30am-4pm, and late shifts are 11:30am-8pm.

About Us

Are You Ready to Be Part of Something Extraordinary?

At DNA Vetcare, we don't just offer jobs—we offer careers with heart, purpose, and endless possibilities. As an independent, award-winning veterinary group, we are redefining pet care across the UK. Our ethos is simple yet powerful: Caring, Professional, Service.

Our mission?

To provide the highest standards of veterinary care while nurturing and empowering our teams.

Whether your passion lies inclinical excellence, leadership, or personal growth, we create opportunities tailored to your ambitions.

We are expanding our exceptional team—and we're looking for the best. If you thrive in a dynamic, well-equipped, and incredibly supportive environment, where no two days are the same and the caseload is as diverse as your interests, then this is the place for you. Whether your expertise lies insoft tissue surgery, orthopaedics, internal medicine, ultrasound, ophthalmology, critical care, dermatology, exotics, or customer service, we actively encourage further qualifications and provide the challenging caseloads to support your growth.

Founded in 2006, our surgeries remain proudly independent, and are still led by our two founders who are experienced and passionate veterinary surgeons with years of hands-on expertise. We understand what it takes to create a fulfilling, rewarding, and inspiring career in veterinary medicine.

If you are passionate about pets and progression, your journey starts here. Take the next step and join a team that truly invests in you.