Pharmacy Technician

NC State University

Raleigh (NC)

On-site

USD 33,540 - 65,494

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Childcare benefits

Wellness & Recreation Membership

Wellness Programs

Job summary

NC State Veterinary Hospital at NC State University in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join our clinical team. You will support medication therapy safety for diverse animal species while contributing to teaching and research missions.

The role requires completion of a Pharmacy Technician program or equivalent, and could involve certification requirements. You will work under supervision in a hospital setting with opportunities for professional development and collaboration with

Qualifications

Completion of an accredited nine-month Pharmacy Technician program; or high school diploma or equivalency and one year of pharmacy-related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Some positions may require certification as a Pharmacy Technician.
Basic drug information knowledge base.
Basic pharmacy technician skills (prescription processing, compounding, customer service).
Basic computer skills, Microsoft office knowledge (or similar software).

Responsibilities

Assisting with prescription processing and compounding
Providing pharmaceutical care for outside prescriptions
Keeping pharmaceuticals stocked in various protected areas of the hospital for in-house treatment of patients
Serving as a preceptor for pharmacy technology students rotating from the Wake Technical Community College program
Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Prescription processing

Compounding

Customer service

Drug information

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy Technician program certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

About the Department

The NC State Veterinary Hospital (VH), established in 1983, is one of the highest rated regional academic medical centers in the country, serving communities throughout North Carolina as well as many other states.
The mission of the Veterinary Hospital is three-fold:
1. Compassionate, state of the art specialty healthcare
2. Expert clinical instruction for 4th year veterinary students from the College of Veterinary Medicine
3. Ongoing investigation of innovative techniques and procedures to further advance the field of veterinary medicine
With over seventeen clinical services staffed by board certified specialists, many of whom are not only nationally but also internationally renowned, the VH is on the cutting edge of veterinary medicine. Patients benefit from the combined expertise of multiple specialists utilizing a team approach to patient health care.Each year, nearly 35,000 patients are treated in the VH. The VH provides compassionate care, state of the art specialty health care, expert clinical instruction for 4th year veterinary students from College of Veterinary Medicine, specialty training for veterinary pharmacy residents and pharmacy technology students, and ongoing investigation of innovative techniques and procedures to further advance the field of veterinary medicine.

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The Pharmacy Technician plays a critical role in delivering high-quality pharmaceutical care within our Veterinary Hospital (VH). This position ensures the safety and accuracy of medication therapy for a varied range of animal species while supporting the hospital’s clinical and educational missions.

Key Responsibilities

Assisting with prescription processing and compounding
Providing pharmaceutical care for outside prescriptions
Keeping pharmaceuticals stocked in various protected areas of the hospital for in-house treatment of patients
Serving as a preceptor for pharmacy technology students rotating from the Wake Technical Community College program

Other Responsibilities

Other duties as assigned.

QualificationsCompletion of an accredited nine-month Pharmacy Technician program; or high school diploma or equivalency and one year of pharmacy-related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Some positions may require certification as a Pharmacy Technician.

Preferred Qualifications

Basic drug information knowledge base.
Basic pharmacy technician skills (prescription processing, compounding, customer service.)
Basic computer skills, Microsoft office knowledge (or similar software).

Required License or Certification

Valid NC Driver's License required

Valid NC Driver's License required No

Commercial Driver's License Required?

Commercial Driver's License Required? No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date

03/12/2026

Earliest Close Date (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.) 03/19/2026

Notice to Applicants

Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume.

Position Classification Salary Range $ 33,540 - $ 65,494

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.0

Appointment 12 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Mandatory - Medical Emergencies

Time Limited Position No

Department Id 192001 - CVM Teaching Hospital

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* How did you learn of this opportunity?
- NCSU Website
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- NCSU Executive Search Services
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- InsideHigherEd.com
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Other Online Job Board
- Carolina Job Finder / Employment Guide
- Job / Career Fair
- The Chronicle of Higher Education
- Professional Journal
- Print Advertisement (Newspaper / Periodical)
- Radio / Television Advertisement
- Professional Organization
- Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
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- NCSU Employee Referral
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- Other
If you learned about this vacancy from "other source" or "other website", please provide the source.
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have pharmacy experience in a veterinary setting?
- Yes
- No
* Please describe your general pharmacy technician skills (prescription processing, compounding, customer service).
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you (or will you by date of hire) possess a current Pharmacy Technician certification?
- Yes, I currently possess a Pharmacy Technician certification.
- No, I do not currently possess a current Pharmacy Technician certification, but will possess the certification by the time of hire.
- No, I currently do not possess a current Pharmacy Technician certification and will not possess it by the time of hire.