Clinical Veterinary Pharmacy Resident

Position Overview

The core philosophy of the NC State Veterinary Hospital Pharmacy is that pharmacists are expected to make meaningful contributions to non-human patient care through hospital service, education, community service, and research. Optimal pharmaceutical care can be defined as the identification, resolution, and prevention of drug-related problems that affect positive patient outcomes. We believe that this is best provided through a team approach that effectively integrates the knowledge and skills of the pharmacist with those of other health care professionals. Our vision is to ensure the safe and optimal use of pharmaceuticals for all patients of the NC State Veterinary Hospital by having pharmacists provide a central and visible role in all aspects of medication management.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Resident will participate and lead clinical rounds in both small animal, large animal, and exotic animal clinics.
• The Resident will perform drug utilization review on hospital patients.
• Time will be spent in the clinical pharmacy or clinical pharmacology laboratory providing drug information, preparing sterile and non-sterile compounds and chemotherapeutics agents, designing, implementing and monitoring clinical drug studies.
• The resident will spend approximately 50% of time providing clinical pharmacy services, mentoring of APPE students, and responding to drug information queries; and approximately 50% of time in other activities including clinical service rotations, research activities, and outreach to North Carolina veterinarians and regulatory agencies.

Requirements and Preferences

• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., occasional after-hours work
• Department Required Skills: PharmD degree from a Recognized School of Pharmacy as defined by the ACPE is required for this position.
• Required License or Certification: Current North Carolina Pharmacy License

Benefits

Wolfpack Perks and Benefits: As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. What we offer: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement and Leave, Faculty and Staff Assistance Program, Enhance your career with LEAD courses, Attend non-revenue generating sporting events for free, Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.