Veterinary Pharmacy & Purchasing Assistant

Linnaeus Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary healthcare provider in London seeks a Pharmacy & Purchasing Assistant to manage clinical supplies and support exceptional patient care. The ideal candidate will have experience in pharmaceuticals or hospital operations and possess strong organizational skills. This full-time position offers generous benefits including 5 weeks holiday and a wellness program.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays

Life Assurance

Employer contribution pension scheme

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year experience within veterinary or human healthcare.
• Practical knowledge of dispensing pharmaceuticals.
• Understanding of medical terminology and basic veterinary care.

Responsibilities

• Procure clinical supplies including medications and consumables.
• Conduct stock control and quarterly audits.
• Maintain digital records accurately across various platforms.

Skills

Organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Communication skills

Education

Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Registered Veterinary Nurse

SQP holder

Job description

Overview

London Vet Specialists have an exciting opportunity for an organised and professional Pharmacy & Purchasing Assistant to join their team. In this role you will have the opportunity to work in a thriving state-of-the-art multidisciplinary veterinary referral hospital, providing exceptional service pivotal to the delivery of patient care. The role is full-time at 40-hours per week. The purpose of this position is to serve as a member of the Clinical Operational Team, delivering high level service distribution to our clinical teams, clients, and referring vet practices. This will include:

Responsibilities

• Procuring clinical supplies to include medications, consumables, and equipment.
• Stock control, to include quarterly audits and accounting.
• Financial governance of period budgets.
• Clinical governance relative to medication storage, handling, and dispensing.
• Liaising with pet owners and referring vet practices on prescription requirements.
• Clear closed loop communication pathways with clinical and client care teams.
• Accurate digital record keeping across various platform.

Our Pharmacy & Purchasing Assistant should create a positive image on the first impressions of our business, remaining calm, courteous, and professional to clients and colleagues. Ensuring clients and colleagues feel confident in our service delivery, and at ease whilst under our care. This position requires a practical knowledge of the hospital's multidisciplinary services; the basic principles and regulations governing dispensing pharmaceuticals, medical terminology, and basic veterinary care. Accuracy in transcribing information with the knowledge and awareness of the hospitals standard operating procedures.

About

Linnaeus owned London Vet Specialists provides generous opportunity for progression and professional development. We provide a bespoke client-patient experience with commitments to clinical excellence and emphasis on the quality of the client journey. This role devises an excellent opening for a leader in customer services to hone their skills, whilst working with some of the industries most talented and forward-thinking veterinary employees. We provide unparalleled medical care to our patients and a superior customer service to our clientele. We consider our client experience to be amongst the best available, modelling our service on the human private healthcare sector, with a dedicated client care team, always ensuring our clients and referring veterinary practices are treated with trust, honesty, and integrity. We believe that excellent communication is key to successful outcomes for both our patients and their owners. London Vet Specialists originated as a boutique small animal referral centre in Belsize Park, where in Spring 2024, the hospital began a new chapter with a major expansion and relocation to a new state-of-the-art site in Hammersmith, West London. The hospital boasts an incredible location on the banks of the river Thames and nestled within the bustling and thriving Hammersmith & Fulham neighbourhood. We currently have specialists in multiple disciplines including Anaesthesia, Cardiology, Dermatology, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Ophthalmology, Oncology, Orthopaedics, Soft Tissue Surgery, and Radiology.

Candidate specifications

The candidate will need to be confident, committed, and able to work well under pressure, with exceptional organisational skills. Their ability to prioritise and multi-task is vital. Their ability to work well within an evolving team is crucial, as well as being confident to self-autonomously and independently focus on activities. Previous experience in pharmaceuticals or hospital operations is essential for this role. The ideal candidate will be suitability qualified diploma holder in pharmaceutical, registered veterinary nurse, or SQP holder. They will have a minimum of 1-year experience within veterinary or human healthcare.

Benefits

• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave
• Career progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced equal family leave
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• Wellness program including:
• Employee assistance program
• Eyecare voucher scheme
• Free annual Flu jab
• Cycle to work scheme
• Recruitment referral reward scheme