Veterinary Pharmacy

Alta Vista Animal Hospital,​ located in Ottawa, ON, is currently welcoming a full-time Veterinary Pharmacy & Client Care Assistant to join our team. This is an exceptional opportunity for an organized, motivated, and empathetic individual to join us in a key support role across the entire hospital.  In this role, you will help our clients and their pets feel welcomed and appreciated 

• Create a warm and welcoming environment for our patients and pet parents

• Filling prescriptions and dispensing medications as directed by a veterinarian​

• Receive client calls regarding refill requests. Review patient records for remaining refills, necessary exam or bloodwork needed, prepare medication labels and fill prescriptions

• Perform stocking procedures throughout the hospital

• Quarterly inventory; date entry

• Provide training for new team members and assist with training protocols

• Assist clients with any questions about prescriptions.  

• Fax prescriptions to outside pharmacies

• General housekeeping duties; cleanliness of the pharmacy area

• Work Reception shifts at the front desk as required

• Willingness to learn more regarding veterinary services

• Previous customer service or front desk experience in hospitality or retail is an asset 

• No experience with animals, no problem, so long as you love animals

What VCA Canada Offers

• A caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation

• Competitive wages and benefits

• Flexible hours

• Premium wage rate on voluntary overtime

• RRSP benefits with company match

• Opportunity to apply for a veterinary technician scholarship (annual process)

• Exceptional career development: there is room to grow here

• Annual uniform allowance

• Customizable health benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Referral Bonus Rewards

• Opportunities to give back in your community through VCA initiatives

• Generous personal pet care discounts

• And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps

About us: Alta Vista Animal Hospital

Located in Ottawa, ON., Alta Vista Animal Hospital is a growing General Practice. With a dedicated staff of 24, including 6 veterinarians, we offer excellence in veterinary medicine because we are passionate about what we do We are located at 2616 Bank Street, 20 minutes south of the vibrant downtown Ottawa Market and operate out of a 24,500 square foot facility.

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