Veterinary Technician Pharmacy

VCA Animal Hospitals; Brookline (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Employee discounts for pets

Job summary

VCA Brookline Animal Hospital is seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician to run Pharmacy and Inventory in a high-volume hospital. You will manage dispensing of medications, maintain controlled substances inventory, and handle purchasing and audits while collaborating with technicians and staff.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in the veterinary industry, a Bachelor’s degree or credentialed tech preferred, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in the veterinary industry
• Bachelor’s Degree and/or Credentialed Veterinary Technician preferred
• Strong organizational ability and attention to detail
• Ability to develop and maintain positive work relationships

Responsibilities

• Filling and dispensing patient medications, including controlled substances
• Maintain controlled drug inventory and perform regular audits
• Assist with triaging calls, packing laboratory samples, and floor work
• Anticipate hospital supply needs and manage purchasing and inventory

Job description

VCA Brookline Animal Hospital is looking for a Certified Veterinary Technician to run Pharmacy and Inventory.

This is an excellent opportunity to utilize your skills, and work with a skilled team in a high-volume hospital. You will be challenged to grow and learn with a team that will fully support you along the way! The ideal candidate will be a team player who is a friendly, dependable, positive multi-tasker with excellent communication and client service skills and strong emotional intelligence.

Under the guidance and direction of the Hospital Manager, Medical Directors, and Technician Supervisor, the Pharmacy and Inventory Technician is responsible for all tasks relating to the filling and dispensing of all patient medications (including controlled substances) and preventatives. Purchasing responsibilities include maintaining inventory, ordering, receiving and distributing supplies, while being mindful of expenses.

The Pharmacy Technician maintains controlled drug inventory and performs regular audits according to VCA’s policies. Additional duties may be added as necessary but will at least include assisting veterinary technicians with triaging phone calls, packing laboratory samples, and some floor work. Responsibilities must be performed while having an eye for detail and the ability to anticipate the supply needs for the hospital.

Compensation: $25 - $30 / hr based on skill set and experience.

Schedule: Full time, days, evenings, and weekends.

Minimum qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in the veterinary industry
• Bachelor’s Degree and/or Credentialed Veterinary Technician preferred
• Strong organizational ability and attention to detail
• Must be able to develop and maintain effective and positive work relationships with other employees and representatives of private and public agencies

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Previous experience or training/education working in a pharmacy.
• Previous controlled drug handling, reconciling records and performing audits.
• Must be friendly, outgoing, “people oriented”.
• Excellent communications skills, both written and oral.
• Telephone and computer skills.
• Must be able to prioritize multiple tasks at once, and deal with high levels of stress in an environment of changing priorities.
• Intermediate math skills and excellent visual acuity sufficient for alphabetization.
• Must be able to interact with all levels of staffing in a professional manner.

Physical Requirements

• Dependable attendance is required
• Any allergies to animals must be controlled through medication
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
• Must be willing to work long or irregular hours under pressure conditions.
• This position requires the ability to lift up to 40lbs, sit, walk, squat, bend, stand, reach, lift and type constantly during a minimum of 8 hours a day.
• Visual acuity sufficient to maintain accurate records, recognize people and understand written directions
• Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand, give information in person and over the telephone
• Fine motor skills adequate for utilizing hospital equipment such as syringes, laboratory equipment, computers, etc.
• Adhere to appropriate dress code to include proper scrubs and nametag.

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com