Veterinary Pharmacy Technician

Careerwebsite; Scarborough, Northern (ME, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match up to 4%

Generous paid time off

Continuing education yearly allowance

Pet care discounts

Diagnostics discounts

Nutrition discounts

Pet insurance partner discounts

Job summary

Maine Veterinary Medical Center in Scarborough, ME seeks an experienced Pharmacy Technician to join our hospital pharmacy team. You will fill and dispense medications, maintain records, and assist with inventory while delivering excellent client service to pets and their owners.

The role supports a multi-specialty hospital with in-house labs and imaging, offering comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic practice.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of veterinary hospital and/or pharmacy experience.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification preferred.
• Previous experience or education working in a veterinary facility.
• Training and client relations experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Fill and prepare patient medication orders, verifying dosages and accuracy.
• Rotate, restock, and organize medications and pharmaceutical supplies.
• Monitor pharmacy inventory, stock levels and expiration dates.
• Perform regular inventory audits, including controlled substances.
• Maintain accurate medical records and medication documentation.
• Follow hospital policies related to controlled substances and recordkeeping.
• Obtain veterinarian signatures for written prescriptions as needed.
• Communicate with pet owners regarding medications and pharmacy protocols.
• Provide excellent customer service and assist with client concerns.
• Coordinate medication refill documentation and owner communications.
• Maintain a clean, organized pharmacy workspace.
• Assist with training and supporting new hires and hospital staff.
• Collaborate with pharmacy, reception, medical, and hospital teams to handle client requests.

Skills

Veterinary pharmacy experience

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

Pharmacy Technician Certification

Veterinary facility coursework

Tools

Practice management software

Microsoft Office

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 communications
• Maintain 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

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

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners is a purpose‑driven team that places talent first by supporting professionals to thrive in our industry and empowering hospital teams to provide exceptional care for pets and their owners. We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to create exceptional work experiences for our hospital teams. We focus on providing our hospitals with the best culture, tools, and support to allow the staff to focus on what they love most: caring for our animal companions.

Joining our fun and team‑first atmosphere comes with a level of support that's hard to find anywhere else. Everything we do is with purpose - down to the way we invest in our people and create long‑overdue change in the industry. We're hyper‑focused on supporting our professionals, so they can focus on bringing the gold standard of medicine to our patients and their families.

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

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics or classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Learn more about our career opportunities at:

https://rarebreedvet.com/careers/

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