Veterinary Pharmacy Technician

Position Type: Full-Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $22.50 - $24.00 hourly

Pharmacy License Requirement: Current license in CA or within 6 months of obtaining license

Location: Los Altos

Work Hours: 8 am‑9 pm, seven days a week

Base Wage: $22.75–$24.75 hourly + applicable differentials

• Offer genuine client service at all times and maintain a professional, courteous, and helpful attitude.
• Conduct medication consultations on refills and new medications.
• Work closely with veterinarians to process prescription refills and fill medications for outpatient and in‑hospital patients (approximately 450 prescriptions daily).
• Take phone calls regarding prescription refills and inquiries from clients, veterinary technicians, and outside pharmacies.
• Deliver medications and prescription formula food to clients' cars in our parking lot.

• Current pharmacy license in CA or within 6 months of obtaining license.
• Good knowledge of basic human drugs (brand and generic names); animal‑specific medication training will be provided.
• Basic computer skills for entering patient charts and medical notes into the system.
• Ability to receive multiple oral and written instructions and perform them accurately and timely.
• Comfortable around animals, clients, and medical procedures.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain teamwork and communication under stressful situations.

• Paid sick, vacation, and holiday time.
• Discounted veterinary services.
• Continuing education for professional development.
• Additional benefits available on our website.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with applicable regulation.