Part-Time Veterinary Pharmacy Assistant — Flexible Schedule

Chimp Haven; Keithville (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Chimp Haven is seeking a Part-Time Veterinary Pharmacy Assistant to support chimpanzee care by organizing medications, maintaining records, and aiding pharmacy operations under veterinary supervision. Training will be provided; this role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and safety in a sanctuary setting.

Approximately 20 hours per week with days and occasional weekends/holidays; non-exempt, staff in Veterinary Care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Accuracy, organization, dependability, and ability to follow procedures.
• Basic arithmetic and computer skills; willingness to learn terminology.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, organize, and label medication containers per orders.
• Maintain logs, records, and pharmacy tracking systems accurately.
• Organize and clean the pharmacy and storage areas following safety procedures.
• Assist with stock, inventory counts, and expiration-date checks.
• Follow storage, security, and disposal protocols; assist with controlled-substance records as allowed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Data entry

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Inventory software

Medical records systems

Job description

Chimp Haven is seeking a Part-Time Veterinary Pharmacy Assistant to support chimpanzee care by organizing medications, maintaining records, and aiding pharmacy operations under veterinary supervision. Training will be provided; this role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and safety in a sanctuary setting.

Approximately 20 hours per week with days and occasional weekends/holidays; non-exempt, staff in Veterinary Care.