Lead Veterinary Pharmacy Technician – Impact & Care

San Francisco SPCA; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with employer"s

Student debt relief program

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Discounts on retail and pet supplies

Discounts on veterinary care at SF SPa

Job summary

San Francisco SPCA is seeking a Lead Pharmacy Technician to oversee all pharmacy operations within our Hospital Pharmacy team. The role emphasizes compliant dispensing, staff development, and exceptional client service in a nonprofit setting.

The position requires 3+ years of pharmacy technician experience in veterinary or human pharmacy, with licensure for human background applicants. Knowledge of DEA regulations and Cubex experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of pharmacy technician experience in veterinary or human pharmacy.
• Current Pharmacy Technician licensure/registration required for candidates from human pharmacy.
• Experience managing pharmacy workflows and inventory management.
• Knowledge of DEA regulations and controlled-substance handling.
• Experience using pharmacy inventory systems; Cubex experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in a high-volume environment.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills; cross-team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Manage pharmacy inventory and ordering, collaborating with Inventory Coordinator on variances.
• Develop and maintain pharmacy protocols, policies, and workflows.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and accurate medication management.
• Lead pharmacy training and development, including training programs and materials.
• Enhance the client experience and pharmacy environment.
• Provide leadership to Pharmacy team through teamwork and communication.
• Identify opportunities to improve Pharmacy performance and efficiency.
• Communicate effectively with diverse clients, staff, and volunteers.

Skills

Pharmacy Technician

Veterinary Pharmacy

Staff Development

Customer Service

Regulatory Compliance

DEA Regulations

Inventory Management

Cubex

Tools

Cubex

Job description

San Francisco SPCA is seeking a Lead Pharmacy Technician to oversee all pharmacy operations within our Hospital Pharmacy team. The role emphasizes compliant dispensing, staff development, and exceptional client service in a nonprofit setting.

The position requires 3+ years of pharmacy technician experience in veterinary or human pharmacy, with licensure for human background applicants. Knowledge of DEA regulations and Cubex experience preferred.