Veterinary Pharmacy Specialist — Day Shift (No Nights/Weekends)

Patterson Companies Careers; Sunnyside (WA); On-site; USD 133,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

Patterson Companies is seeking a pharmacist to oversee pharmacy operations, ensuring compliance with all laws and regulatory standards across medication preparation, dispensing, and inventory control.

The role may include supervising pharmacy technicians and coordinating with veterinary clients to ensure accurate dispensing and customer satisfaction. Strong communication and detail orientation are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. from an accredited school of pharmacy.
• Good computer skills with various applications.
• Strong communication skills with demonstrated ability to express ideas clearly.
• Attention to detail with ability to problem solve effectively.
• Demonstrated success in prioritizing and time-management.
• Superior service-orientation, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to take initiative, be self-motivated and an independent performer.
• Current state Board of Pharmacy license with reciprocal licenses in other states; English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all prescriptions dispensed meet all federal, state and local regulatory requirements.
• Provide constructive feedback to maintain safe and efficient prescription processing.
• Validate accuracy of all prescriptions and follow up on discrepancies.
• Maintain secure, clean and safe pharmacy/warehouse operations.
• Plan, advise and implement immediate and long term operational plans and budgets.
• Set direction, allocate resources, meet deadlines, and manage pharmacy operations.
• Collaborate with manager and FC to discuss priorities and operations.
• Communicate with veterinarians and office staff to build strong working relationships.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Initiative

Self-motivation

Good computer skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Pharm.D.

Job description

Patterson Companies is seeking a pharmacist to oversee pharmacy operations, ensuring compliance with all laws and regulatory standards across medication preparation, dispensing, and inventory control.

The role may include supervising pharmacy technicians and coordinating with veterinary clients to ensure accurate dispensing and customer satisfaction. Strong communication and detail orientation are essential for success in this position.