Overview
Veterinary Pharmacy Technician Jobs in Baltimore, MD at Eastern Animal Hospital
Practice:
Eastern Animal Hospital has beene referred to as “Baltimore’s Best Vets”, and we are thrilled to serve our clients in a state-of-the-art facility with wellness care, urgent care, surgery, doggie daycare, and luxury boarding services. We are an AAHA accredited practice, a designation that few practices in North America have been awarded!
More about the Role:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Veterinary Pharmacy Assistant to support our pharmacy operations. This role involves filling prescriptions, monitoring and processing external prescription requests, compounding medications, and assisting with inventory and stocking. The ideal candidate will have excellent attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a passion for providing top-quality care for pets and their families. The schedule for this role will be Mondays and Fridays from 8am-9pm. We are open to considering candidates who are only able to work one of these shifts.
Competencies:
Patience & Compassion: Remaining professional while still making teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented. Responding quickly and calmly to crisis while maintaining a high standard of patient care.
Collaboration & Teamwork: Carefully coordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members. Providing feedback appropriately and in a timely manner. Quickly incorporating feedback to ensure positive results. Sharing ideas and being open to other’s ideas.
Communicating: Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care.
Active Listening: Following the instructions of veterinarians and sometimes patient owners.
Organization Skills: Clear tracking of medications, patient instructions, workflow, and other job-related items while managing multiple patients and clients.
Client Satisfaction: Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction.
Essential Responsibilities:
Prescription Processing: Fill and dispense prescribed medications accurately under the supervision of a veterinarian.
External Prescription Requests: Monitor, process, and verify prescription requests from external pharmacies, ensuring compliance with hospital policies and veterinary regulations.
Medication Compounding: Prepare compounded medications as needed, following proper procedures and safety guidelines.
Inventory Management: Maintain accurate inventory of medications and supplies, ensuring appropriate stock levels and assisting with ordering as needed.
Quality Control: Ensure all medications are labeled correctly and stored according to veterinary guidelines.
Client Communication: Provide clear instructions to pet owners regarding medication use, dosage, and potential side effects.
Collaboration: Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and other hospital staff to ensure timely and accurate medication dispensing.
Regulatory Compliance: Follow all state and federal pharmacy regulations and hospital protocols regarding medication storage, handling, and dispensing.
Requirements/Qualifications:
Previous experience in a veterinary or pharmacy setting preferred.
Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication skills for client education and team collaboration.
Familiarity with veterinary medications and compounding is a plus.
This position requires standing for long periods and handling medications.
May involve occasional lifting of boxes or supplies.
Schedule may include weekends, evenings, and holidays based on hospital needs.
Benefits Offered:
Paid time off
Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
Retirement benefits or accounts
Bonus incentive
Flexible work schedules
Career and professional development
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Program
Benefits offered may vary depending on full or part time employment status according to company policy.
Pay Range: USD $18.00 – USD $20.00 /Hr.
Title: Veterinary Pharmacy Technician
Company: Eastern Animal Hospital
Location: Baltimore, MD
