Veterinary Pharmacy Tech - Compounding & Patient Care

JobRx, Inc.; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University is seeking a Veterinary Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in dispensing medications for animal patients. You will process prescription orders, perform data entry, and help ensure accurate billing and reference checks while maintaining customer service standards.

Responsibilities include compounding (nonsterile and hazardous), working with Pyxis inventory, and collaborating with veterinarians, students, and hospital staff in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• National pharmacy technician certification (e.g., PTCB or equivalent).
• Ability to carry 40 lbs of pet food or fluids.
• Preferred: experience in 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.

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.
• Provide customer service to clients on the telephone.
• Collaborate with veterinarians, pharmacists, students, and hospital staff.

Skills

Pharmacy procedures

Customer service

Data entry

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pyxis inventory

Pharmacy software

Job description

Colorado State University is seeking a Veterinary Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in dispensing medications for animal patients. You will process prescription orders, perform data entry, and help ensure accurate billing and reference checks while maintaining customer service standards.

Responsibilities include compounding (nonsterile and hazardous), working with Pyxis inventory, and collaborating with veterinarians, students, and hospital staff in a fast-paced clinical setting.