Pharmacy Technician

A full-time Pharmacy Technician position reporting to our state-of-the-art Papago Park Campus.

Schedule

Wednesday – Saturday, 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM (four 10-hour workdays with three days off every week).

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous PTO program
• Up to 8 paid holidays per year
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program eligibility
• Discounts on veterinary services and other pet perks

Responsibilities

• Ensure the accurate dispensing and safe handling of medications for animals in the shelter, foster homes, or adoptive homes
• Prepare medications internally for distribution
• Assist team members across multiple departments with medication administration instructions
• Maintain an accurate inventory of supplies and medications

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• One to two years' experience at a veterinary hospital, pharmacy, and/or shelter (education may substitute for experience)
• Ability to draw medications in tenth increments for syringe medications
• Excellent customer service skills for internal customers
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to remain composed in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks
• Must pass pre-employment drug and background screening (DEA compliance required for dispensing controlled drugs)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Explorer; ability to learn other software programs
• Proficiency with or ability to learn Chameleon software (for shelter animal use)

Work Environment / Physical Demands

• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, and use of hands to handle objects or tools
• Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Exposure to wet floors, animal noises, odors, and dander
• Most time spent in a climate-controlled office environment