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We are seeking an experienced Pharmacy Assistant to join our team at VCA Sacramento Veterinary Referral Center.
The successful candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of high-quality veterinary medicine and patient care—with the expertise and technical know-how to make them happen.
Job Summary:
Assist doctors and other hospital staff by assembling medicines for prescriptions, communicating with outside pharmacies and routine pharmacy functions, as well as other tasks involved in the operations of a veterinary hospital.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Attention to detail and accuracy is requirement.
Previous experience or training/education working in a medical facility preferred.
Must be friendly, outgoing, “people oriented.”
Excellent communications skills.
Telephone and computer skills are necessary.
Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques and to accept change, while having the ability to teach others.
Excellent problem solving, and mathematical skills.
Education and Experience:
Physical Requirements:
Dependable attendance is required.
Any allergies to animals must be controllable through medication.
Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
Must be willing to work long or irregular hours under pressure conditions.
This position requires the ability to walk, bend, stand and reach constantly during an 8-hour day.
Visual acuity sufficient to maintain accurate electronic records, recognize people and understand written directions.
Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand, give information in person and over the telephone.
VCA Animal Hospital offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including Medical/Dental/Vision insurance. 401(k) retirement plan, pet care discounts, paid vacation, holidays and sick days, and health and well-being programs that provide resources and training. Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. The pay range for this position is $17 to $21 per hour.
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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