Staff Pharmacist

## Overview **Why Join VPS?** Veterinary Pharmaceutical Solutions (VPS) brings a dynamic, fast-growing approach to delivering customized pharmaceutical services that support veterinarians nationwide. When you join our team, you become part of a mission-driven organization that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and measurable impact. You'll work alongside professionals passionate about growth, innovation, and delivering high-quality solutions that support the veterinary community and enhance animal well-being. **Our Benefits** We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support your financial, physical, and emotional well-being, including: - 9 paid holidays and generous PTO - Health, Dental, and Vision plans with premiums as low as $0 - Employer-paid Short- and Long-term Disability and Life Insurance - 401(k) with company match - Employee Assistance Program - Up to 7 weeks of paid parental leave **Shape the Future of Animal Health** If you’re driven by purpose, energized by innovation, and eager to contribute to a growing organization making a meaningful impact, VPS and Diamond Animal Health are the place to build your career. Join us and help advance the future of animal health. VPS and Diamond Animal Health are an equal opportunity employer. If you require an accommodation, please reach out to the Human Resources department at any time during the application process. ## Description **Position Summary**: Responsible for the efficient, ethical, and lawful operation of VPS Pharmacy including the compounding and dispensing of prescription compounded medication. Responsible to supervise essential compounding duties in the pharmacy, including operating powder machine(s) and related computer system, operation of tablet and capsule grinding equipment, and other large non-sterile compounding equipment. Supervise the preparation of medications for the compounding process, and shipping/receiving of finished compounded prescriptions. Advise veterinarians and veterinary staff on the use and storage of prescription compounded medication. Order and maintain supply of pharmaceutical ingredients used in compounding. Supervise pharmacy compounding technicians as required by law. ## Requirements **Essential Duties and Responsibilities:** • Support the Pharmacist-in-Charge. • Support the management, oversight, and operation of all aspects of VPS Compounding Pharmacy. • Receive prescription requests from veterinarians or their agents efficiently and accurately in a professional and courteous manner. • Dispense compounded medications as prescribed. • Oversee and supervise accurate compounding, retrieving of finished goods, counting, pouring, weighing, mixing, packaging and/or labeling of compounded medication. • Provide medication consultation to veterinarians on compounded prescription medications regarding use, dosage, drug interactions/side effects, storage, etc. as required. • Accurately order, stock, maintain, and reconcile inventory in the pharmacy. • Review and validate prescriptions prior to dispensing. Validate amount (count, weight, or volume), quality, and physical condition and ensure all products are stored in appropriate areas. • Ensure all outdated/damaged products are handled per established VPS guidelines and procedures. • Maintain Pharmacy records including, but not limited to, patient profiles, pharmacy prescription records, inventories, master formulas, production records, etc. • Lead and oversee pharmacy technicians and ancillary support staff to ensure efficient and accurate operation of the Pharmacy. • Communicate any potential concerns or issues with the Pharmacist-in-Charge. • Ensure a clean and well-organized facility is maintained to comply with VPS standards. • Maintain and expand current knowledge of legal regulations, industry trends and best compounding pharmacy practices. • Make recommendations to improve current processes and to ensure regulatory compliance. • Comply with all…