Veterinary Pharmacy Inventory & Purchasing Specialist

Virginia Tech; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech's veterinary teaching hospital seeks a pharmacy assistant to purchase medicines for the VTH pharmacy and manage inventory and financial records. Interacts with VTH members and vendors to source medicines and ensure timely supplies.

The role requires knowledge of veterinary pharmaceuticals, strong math and communication skills, and the ability to coordinate with staff and suppliers in a dynamic clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with pharmacy procedures and computerized pharmacy operations.
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, and email.
• Ability to maintain financial records with accuracy.
• Strong mathematical skills and numerical accuracy.
• Clear communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology relevant to pharmacy.
• Ability to organize work by tasks and multitask effectively.
• Ability to negotiate and provide information to groups.

Responsibilities

• Purchases pharmaceuticals needed in the VTH pharmacy and manages inventory and finances.
• Interacts with VTH members and external vendors to source medicines.

Skills

Pharmacy procedures

Pharmacy software

Financial records

Math skills

Communication

Medical terminology

Multi-tasking

Negotiation / information sharing

Education

Veterinary pharmacy procedures training

Purchasing / inventory experience

Clinical experience

CPhT desirable

Job description

Virginia Tech's veterinary teaching hospital seeks a pharmacy assistant to purchase medicines for the VTH pharmacy and manage inventory and financial records. Interacts with VTH members and vendors to source medicines and ensure timely supplies.

The role requires knowledge of veterinary pharmaceuticals, strong math and communication skills, and the ability to coordinate with staff and suppliers in a dynamic clinical environment.