Berkeley Animal Hospital
Pharmacy Operations Technician
Berkeley, California•Full-time
$25 - $30 hourly
$25 - $30 hourly
About the Job
About Us:
Berkeley Animal Hospital is a modern, privately owned small animal clinic that opened in June 2023. As a growing practice, we are building a strong, supportive team focused on high-quality medicine and compassionate care. Our 3,000 sq. ft. facility includes five exam rooms, a spacious treatment area, a dedicated dental and surgery suite, and Fear Free–focused patient accommodations.
We also collaborate with mobile specialists in cardiology, internal medicine, and surgery, and offer integrative services such as acupuncture.
Learn more about us at: www.banimalhospital.com
About the Role:
We are looking for a Pharmacy Operations Technician who is passionate about animal care and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. This is a great opportunity to grow your clinical skills while working alongside a supportive and forward-thinking team.
What You’ll Do:
- Enter incoming inventory from vendor invoices, ensuring accurate stock quantities, batch numbers, and pricing.
- Conduct monthly full inventory counts and document any discrepancies for management review.
- Perform monthly expired product audits, remove expired items from inventory and shelves, and ensure proper disposal procedures are followed.
- Manage return-to-stock items and maintain accurate inventory records.
- Prepare, label, and handle medications accurately under veterinary direction and in accordance with hospital protocols.
- Monitor and follow up on prescription (Rx) requests and callback bins to ensure timely client communication and medication fulfillment.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient pharmacy, including cabinets, shelves, refrigerators, and workspaces.
- Provide compassionate, attentive care to patients and excellent service to clients.
- Assist veterinarians (DVMs) and RVTs with exams, procedures, dentistry, and surgery.
- Perform routine diagnostics (lab work, radiology, etc.)
- Maintain accurate and compliant medical records.
- Support patient flow by assisting in exam rooms as needed to help keep appointments and daily operations running on schedule.
What We’re Looking For:
- A positive, professional team player who contributes to a respectful workplace culture.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to give constructive feedback appropriately.
- Passion for veterinary medicine and animal welfare.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Comfortable using digital tools (Windows, Gmail, Google Drive; experience with IDEXX Neo is a plus, but we will train).
- Ability to stay adaptable in a growing and evolving practice.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Minimum 1 year of veterinary experience (required).
- Dental and anesthesia monitoring experience preferred.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a growing, privately owned hospital where your voice matters.
- Work in a modern, well-equipped facility.
- Gain exposure to advanced procedures and specialty care.
- Opportunities for skill development and career growth.
- Supportive, team-oriented culture.
Benefits:
- Competitive hourly pay (based on experience)
- Health, dental, and retirement benefits (401k)
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Employee discounts
Who You Are:
This role is ideal for someone who is:
- Reliable and proactive
- Team-oriented and people-focused
- Detail-driven and organized
- Flexible and able to adapt
- Looking for a long-term opportunity to grow in veterinary medicine.
If you’re excited to be part of a hospital that values quality medicine, teamwork, and continuous growth, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and grow with us!
About Berkeley Animal Hospital
We are a newly constructed and privately owned small animal clinic. We have a 3000 square foot facility with 5 exam rooms, a large treatment area, dental suite, surgery suite, and Fear Free warming cages. We offer acupuncture and have on call specialists that include: internal medicine, cardiology, and surgery.