Veterinary Pharmacy Technician

Oakhurst Veterinary Hospital | 225 Monmouth Rd, Oakhurst, NJ 07755

Since 1983, Oakhurst Veterinary Hospital has been providing high-quality veterinary services to dogs and cats across Monmouth County, the Jersey Shore, and New Jersey. We are an AAHA-accredited, Fear-Free, Cat-Friendly hospital with a large, multi-department team and a strong focus on client service, education, and excellent patient care.

We are seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Pharmacy Technician to join our dedicated team. This role is vital to ensuring our patients receive safe and accurate prescriptions while supporting both our clients and veterinary team.

• Accurately fill, label, and manage prescription refills in our pharmacy system.
• Communicate clearly with clients about medication requests, denials, and usage instructions.
• Educate clients on proper medication administration and answer general questions.
• Assist with inventory management: unpack orders, track expiration dates, and restock.
• Process payments, submit pet insurance claims, and schedule appointments when needed.
• Package and mail medications or lab samples following proper protocols.
• Maintain organized and clean pharmacy areas, completing daily open/close checklists.

• Strong interpersonal communication and client service skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational habits.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-focused environment.
• Previous veterinary or pharmacy experience is a plus (but not required, we’re willing to train the right candidate).

• Competitive pay : $17–$20/hour, based on experience.
• Paid holidays (6 + 2 floating)
• Full benefits for full-time employees, including:
• 401(k) with match
• HSA/FSA options
• Generous PTO/Sick Time
• Uniforms provided
• CE opportunities and career development resources
• Pet care discounts + partial pet insurance coverage

• Access to mentorship and training opportunities to grow your skills in veterinary pharmacy and hospital operations.
• A supportive, diverse, and collaborative team environment where every role is valued.
• Exposure to multiple hospital departments and advanced medicine through cross-training opportunities.
• Active community involvement: shelter spay/neuter programs, rescue partnerships, fundraising, and events like Catsbury Park Cat Convention.
• A workplace that encourages education, career growth, and professional development.

Job Type: Full-time, Part-time

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.

Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose
:
Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission
:
Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.

Values
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Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next

One NVA:
Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life.

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