Pharmacy Technician I

CSU Veterinary Health; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

CSU Veterinary Health System is seeking a Pharmacy Technician I in Fort Collins, CO to support pharmacists with dispensing, data entry, and prescription processing. The role emphasizes accurate verification, patient communication, and adherence to safety standards in a veterinary setting.

Qualified candidates will hold a High School Diploma or GED and national PTCB certification; preferred experience includes veterinary hospital work and compounding per USP standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• National pharmacy technician certification (e.g., PTCB) is required.
• Preferred: experience in a veterinary hospital or veterinary setting.
• Preferred: experience with sterile and/or non-sterile compounding and USP standards.
• Preferred: familiarity with controlled substances regulations and audit prep.
• Strong teamwork in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Process prescription refill requests and verify prescription information.
• Prepare inpatient and outpatient prescriptions for dispensation to be checked by the pharmacist.
• Provide customer service to clients picking up prescriptions.
• Maintain compliance with state pharmacy regulations and hospital safety standards.
• Collaborate with veterinarians, pharmacists, students, and hospital staff.

Skills

PTCB certification

Customer service

Attention to detail

Pharmacy operations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Veterinary hospital experience

Experience with sterile/non-sterile compounding

Job description

## Pharmacy Technician IApplylocations: Fort Collins, COtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R2026105977# Job Description## Position Summary:Provides technical support to pharmacists in the preparation and dispensing of medications, including counting, pouring, labeling, packaging, and drawing medications into syringes under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Assists clients, students, clinicians, and technicians by providing information regarding pharmacy procedures, prescription pricing, medication availability, and pharmacy services. Receives and processes prescription orders, performs data entry, and conducts initial screening of prescriptions and medication orders for completeness and accuracy, including verification of required signatures, dates, case numbers, patient weights, quantities, directions, addresses, and other required information. Contacts clinicians to clarify incomplete or inaccurate orders and ensures prescriptions remain current. Assists with daily billing and charge entry for client prescriptions, hospital departments, and research projects. Communicates with clients regarding prescription status, refill requests, billing, shipping, and pickup or mail-out arrangements. Answers incoming phone calls, coordinates prescription refills, and helps ensure timely, accurate, and efficient medication dispensing while providing excellent customer service. This position provides opportunities for professional growth through structured training and demonstrated competency in advanced pharmacy technician functions, including nonsterile compounding, hazardous medication and chemotherapy preparation in accordance with USP <800> standards, and automated dispensing cabinet (Pyxis) inventory management. ## Full Consideration Date:Monday, August 10, 2026, 11:59pm (MT). Open until filled. ## Description of Work Unit:At the CSU Veterinary Health System, animals and the people who care for them are at the heart of everything we do. Every decision we make reflects our commitment to those who trust us with their animals’ health. That focus inspires us to deliver expert veterinary services, support veterinary education and training, and advance groundbreaking research. We show up every day with passion, eagerness to collaborate, and a drive to redefine what’s possible. Our deep partnership with the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences amplifies our impact, enabling us to boldly innovate and share knowledge widely. ## Essential Duties:* Process prescription refill requests and verify prescription information.* Prepare inpatient and outpatient prescriptions for dispensation to be checked by the pharmacist.* Provide customer service to clients picking up prescriptions.* Maintain compliance with state pharmacy regulations and hospital safety standards.* Provide customer service to clients on the telephone.* Collaborate with veterinarians, pharmacists, students, and hospital staff. ## Supervision:No formal supervisory responsibilities. ## Conditions of Employment:* Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)* Essential Services Designation: Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety and welfare.* Use, Handling, or Exposure to hazardous materials* Special Requirements/Other (please specify): may require working on occasional holiday or weekend. ## Minimum Qualifications:**Minimum Education:*** High School Diploma or GED. **Minimum Experience:*** National pharmacy technician certification (e.g., PTCB or equivalent).* Ability to carry 40 lbs of pet food or fluids. ## Preferred Qualifications:* Prior experience in a veterinary hospital, academic medical center, or hospital pharmacy.* Experience with sterile and/or non-sterile compounding, including familiarity with USP standards.* Familiarity with controlled substance regulations and audit preparation.* Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced clinical environment.* Demonstrated ability to support students or trainees in a teaching environment. ## Application Instructions:This position will remain open until filled. Interested applicants must submit a cover letter that addresses how professional experiences align with the required and preferred qualifications and a current resume. References will be requested of finalists and will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates. CSU is committed to the full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you need assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the VHS HR staff at vhs\[e-mail].# Salary Range$41,000 - $46,000# Required Application DocumentsTo apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.Certification, Cover Letter, Resume/CV