Veterinary Pharmacy Assistant

Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care (PVESC) has been serving Maine for over thirty years. At PVESC, we offer expert multi-specialty and emergency care services for our patients and peace of mind for our clients. We work in partnership with veterinary practices throughout New England to step in when more advanced care is needed.

At PVESC we believe in respect for the individual, the client, and the patient. We work together as a team and expect all members of that team to treat one another respectfully. Our goal is to provide the highest quality medical, surgical and critical care to our patients, and offer excellent service to our clients.

• Caring & Compassion
• Responsibility
• Integrated Care
• Teamwork
• Client Focus
• Respect
• Ethical Practice
• Communication
• Commitment

PVESC is committed to valuing you by providing a rewarding compensation package that includes fair base pay commensurate with your experience, and an extensive benefit plan.

401(k) Retirement plan with immediate vesting

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, life and other insurances

At Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care (PVESC), we’re growing—and so are the opportunities to build a rewarding veterinary career. Our new 42,000-square-foot hospital in Falmouth, Maine is opening soon, expanding our specialty services and creating exciting opportunities to grow with us.

We’re looking for a Veterinary Pharmacy Assistant who is organized, detail-oriented, dependable, and passionate about helping pets and the people who care for them.

As a Veterinary Pharmacy Assistant, you’ll support our medical and pharmacy teams by helping ensure medications are prepared, organized, documented, and delivered accurately and efficiently.

You’ll also provide compassionate support to clients by helping with medication instructions, refills, prescription status, and general pharmacy questions, while directing clinical questions to the appropriate veterinary team member.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment, takes pride in accuracy, and wants to be an important part of exceptional patient care.

Previous veterinary or human pharmacy experience is preferred, and we’re also excited to meet candidates who bring strong organizational and time-management skills, a positive “can-do” attitude, and a genuine love for people and pets. You should be dependable, comfortable following established protocols, eager to learn, and committed to providing high-quality support to our medical team.

$22–$30/hour, commensurate with experience and credentials

• Full-time position
• Five 8.5-hour weekdays, 11:30am-8pm (including half-hour unpaid lunch)
• Potential for a weekend shift for coverage
• Some holidays required

We believe great patient care starts with a great team. We offer a supportive, collaborative environment where you can learn, grow, and make a meaningful difference every day.

Our benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off, volunteer hours, and holiday pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Uniform allowance and personal pet discount
• Paid continuing education and professional development

PVESC is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

“The collaboration on cases between doctors and technicians in this hospital drives us toward practicing our best medicine and is what I'm most proud of!”

“It is the PVESC clients and their pets that keep me excited to come to work every morning. I love working with and getting to know the dogs, cats, and people of Maine.”