Veterinary Pharmacy Technician

NVA General Practice; Los Altos (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid sick, vacation & holiday time

401k benefits

Discounted veterinary services

Continuing education

Job summary

Adobe Animal Hospital-Los Altos in Los Altos, CA is seeking an experienced Pharmacy Technician to join our veterinary hospital pharmacy. This full‑time role focuses on client service, medication counseling, and accurate prescription processing in a retail‑like environment without hands‑on animal care.

Qualified candidates must hold a current CA pharmacy license. The shift is day, 10‑hour shifts with one weekend day per week; base wage ranges from $22.50 to $24.00 per hour plus differentials.

Qualifications

• CA pharmacy license is required.
• Experience in a veterinary hospital setting is a plus.
• Basic computer skills and entering patient charts/notes.

Responsibilities

• Offer genuine client service with a professional attitude.
• Medication consultations on refills and new medications.
• Process prescription refills and fill medications for Out-Patient and In-Hospital patients.
• Knowledge of basic human drugs; training on animal medications.
• Enter patient charts and medical notes into the computer system.
• Handle calls regarding refills and inquiries from clients and staff.
• Deliver medications to clients' cars in the parking lot.
• Maintain teamwork and clear communication under stress.

Skills

Client service

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Comfort around animals

Education

High School

Job description

Job Location

Adobe Animal Hospital-Los Altos - Los Altos, CA

Job Description

Job Details

Level

Experienced

Job Location

Adobe Animal Hospital-Los Altos - Los Altos, CA

Position Type

Full-Time

Education Level

High School

Salary Range

$22.50 - $24.00 Hourly

Job Shift

Day, 10-hour shifts, 1 weekend day worked per week

We are looking for dynamic, customer service-oriented Licensed Pharmacy Technicians to work in our veterinary hospital's pharmacy in Los Altos.

Our current pharmacy team values individuals that are dependable, have a passion for their job, and have great initiative. While you will be working in a Veterinary hospital environment, we operate very similarly to a retail pharmacy. You will not be expected to work hands-on with animals. However, we do require our team members to be comfortable around animals and medical procedures due to the exposure of delivering medications around our hospital

Requirement: Current pharmacy license in CA

Position Location: Los Altos

Department Hours: 8am-7pm 7 days a week

Base Wage: $22.50-$24.00/hourly + applicable differentials

• Base wages are determined by your previous work history that is applicable to this position.
• Differentials - Weekend- $3/hr., PTCB Certified -$1/hr.

Pharmacy Technician Responsibilities

• Offer genuine client service at all times and maintain a professional, courteous, and helpful attitude at all times.
• Medication consultation on refills and new medications. This is something unique to our industry. Since the veterinarian acts as the pharmacist, it allows the pharmacy technicians to do consultations! (Does this sound a little overwhelming? Don’t worry, we will cover this in your 90-training period)
• Work closely with the veterinarians to process prescription refills. Process and fill medications for Out-Patient and In-Hospital patients. Approximately 450 prescriptions a day
• A good knowledge of basic human drugs (brand names and generic names) is a minimum requirement, and we will train you on animal specific medications
• Basic computer skills and ability to enter patient chart and medical notes into the computer record
• Ability to receive multiple oral and written instructions, and efficiently and accurately perform them in a timely manner
• Take phone calls regarding prescription refills and inquiries from clients, veterinary technicians, and outside pharmacies
• Comfortable around animals, clients, and medical procedures (while delivering medications you may see medical procedures taking place)
• Deliver medications & prescription formula food to client’s cars in our parking lot
• Have excellent communication skills (written and oral) and incredible attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain excellent teamwork & communication skills under stressful situations

Benefits

• Health benefits, dental, vision & more!
• Paid sick, vacation & holiday time
• 401k benefits
• Discounted veterinary services
• Continuing education for professional development
• Additional benefits on our website www.adobe-animal.com

It is the policy of Adobe Animal Hospitals to afford equal opportunities for all qualified persons, regardless of their actual or perceived: race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and expression), age (40 and over), sexual orientation, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, and any other consideration protected by federal, state, or local law (sometimes referred to, collectively, as “protected characteristics”).