Veterinary Pharmacy Technician

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Scarborough (ME); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Continuing education yearly allowance

Uniform allowance

Certification fees reimbursement

Mental health resources

Bonding leave

Job summary

Maine Veterinary Medical Center in Scarborough, ME is seeking an experienced Pharmacy Technician to join our hospital pharmacy team. You will fill and dispense medications, verify dosages, maintain records, and help with inventory.

The role involves collaborating with veterinarians and hospital staff to support patient care across a busy emergency and specialty hospital while ensuring accuracy and excellent client service.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of veterinary hospital and/or pharmacy experience.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification preferred, but not required.
• Experience or education working in a veterinary facility.
• Training and client relations experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable using computers, Microsoft programs, and practice management software.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and work long or irregular hours.

Responsibilities

• Fill and prepare patient medication orders with careful dosage verification.
• Rotate, restock, and organize medications and supplies.
• Monitor inventory levels and expiration dates.
• Perform regular inventory audits, including controlled substances.
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation.
• Adhere to policies for controlled substances and recordkeeping.
• Obtain veterinarian signatures for prescriptions as needed.
• Communicate with pet owners about medications and pharmacy procedures.
• Provide excellent customer service and address client concerns.
• Coordinate medication refill documentation and maintain a clean workspace.
• Assist with training and supporting new hires and hospital staff.
• Collaborate with pharmacy, reception, medical, and hospital teams to handle requests efficiently.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Pharmacy Technician Certification

Experience in veterinary facility

Tools

Practice management software

Job description

Pharmacy Technician

Maine Veterinary Medical Center

If you're detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about helping patients receive the medications they need safely and accurately, Maine Veterinary Medical Center wants to meet you. We're looking for an experienced Pharmacy Technician to join our team and help keep our hospital pharmacy running smoothly.

In this role, you'll work closely with our pharmacy team, veterinarians, hospital staff, and pet owners to fill and dispense medications, maintain accurate records and inventory, and provide helpful medication education. You'll play an important part in supporting patient care across a busy emergency and specialty hospital while helping ensure accuracy, efficiency, and excellent client service.

Maine Veterinary Medical Center (MVMC) is a VECCS Level II certified Rarebreed practice with full in-house laboratory capabilities, a fluoroscopy suite for interventional procedures, a GE 64-slice CT, MRI, respiratory ventilator, in-house telemetric monitoring, ultrasound, and endoscopy. MVMC is a multi-specialty hospital offering services in Emergency & Critical Care, Neurology, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Oncology, Cardiology, Ophthalmology, Radiology, and Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine. Our collaborative team of experienced emergency clinicians and criticalists enables us to provide advanced, high-quality care to a knowledgeable and dedicated client base.

https://mvmc.vet/

Pharmacy Technician

Maine Veterinary Medical Center in Scarborough, ME

$25.00 - $29.00/hour depending on experience and licensure

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Fill and prepare patient medication orders, including tablets, capsules, powders, and liquids, while carefully verifying dosages and accuracy
• Rotate, restock, and organize medications and pharmaceutical supplies
• Monitor pharmacy inventory, including stock levels and expiration dates
• Perform regular inventory audits, including pharmacy medications and controlled substances
• Maintain accurate medical records and medication documentation
• Follow hospital policies and procedures related to controlled substances and recordkeeping
• Obtain veterinarian signatures for written prescriptions as needed
• Communicate with pet owners regarding medications, pharmacy protocols, and general medication questions within the appropriate scope
• Provide excellent customer service and assist with pharmacy-related client concerns
• Coordinate medication refill documentation and owner communicationsMaintain a clean, organized, and appropriately stocked pharmacy workspace
• Assist with training and supporting new hires and hospital staff
• Collaborate with pharmacy, reception, medical, and hospital teams to ensure client requests and patient medication needs are handled efficiently

Our Comprehensive Benefit Package Includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with a total company match up to 4%, after 6 months of employment
• Generous paid time off
• Continuing education yearly allowance for skills development
• Uniform allowance
• Certification fees reimbursement for eligible employees
• Mental health resources
• Company-paid bonding leave or applicable state-provided bonding leave

Perks for Your Pets Too!

• Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products
• Diagnostics: Savings on reference lab testing
• Nutrition: Discounts on Purina pet foods
• Insurance: Preferred rates with our pet insurance partner

REQUIREMENTS

• At least 2 years of veterinary hospital and/or pharmacy experience
• Pharmacy Technician Certification preferred, but not required
• Previous experience or education working in a veterinary facility
• Training and client relations experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable using computers, Microsoft programs, and practice management software
• Intermediate math skills and strong attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
• Ability to communicate professionally with clients and team members at all levels
• Dependable attendance
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Ability to work long or irregular hours as needed in a busy hospital environment

Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check.

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