Veterinary Pharmacy & Inventory Coordinator
Vets Around the Corner Animal Hospital
14990 Simcoe Street, Port Perry, ON
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Compensation: $21.00–$28.00 per hour, based on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated pharmacy expertise.
A Career Opportunity Unlike Any Other
This isn't your typical pharmacy position.
Vets Around the Corner is seeking an experienced pharmacy professional to become our Veterinary Pharmacy & Inventory Coordinator—a unique role, that is extremely rare in the veterinary workspace.
If you've built your career in a community, hospital, compounding, or veterinary pharmacy and are looking for a new challenge, this is an opportunity to take your existing expertise and apply it in an exciting and rewarding environment.
While many workplaces bring dogs into the office occasionally to boost employee morale, that's simply everyday life here. Every day you'll work alongside veterinarians and veterinary professionals while interacting with dogs, cats, wildlife, turtles and many other species. If you're passionate about pharmacy and excited by the idea of combining that passion with animal health, we'd love to hear from you.
Previous veterinary experience is not required. We believe experienced pharmacy professionals bring an incredible foundation of knowledge and skills. We'll teach you veterinary medicine—you'll bring the pharmacy expertise.
About Vets Around the Corner
Vets Around the Corner is an independently owned veterinary hospital proudly serving Port Perry and the surrounding communities. VAC is one of the only privately owned emergency facilities in the GTA.
Our hospital includes both General Practice and Emergency services and continues to grow through innovation, collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to exceptional patient care. You would be joining a growing, and dedicated team of over 50 veterinary health professionals who work in our general practice and emergency department.
Everything we do is guided by three core principles:
Individualized. Collaborative. Compassionate Care.
We believe in investing in our people, creating meaningful career opportunities, and building a workplace where every team member is valued.
Position Summary
The Veterinary Pharmacy & Inventory Coordinator is responsible for leading all pharmacy operations within the hospital while overseeing inventory management across our General Practice and Emergency departments.
This individual will become the hospital's primary resource for pharmacy operations and inventory management and will be responsible for ensuring medications, supplies, controlled substances, and inventory systems are managed safely, accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with all applicable legislation and hospital policies.
This role also provides occasional support to our Client Service Representative team by answering telephones, assisting clients, processing payments, and scheduling appointments when operationally required, but more importantly, you will work in close proximity to all of the amazing pets that come into the clinic (puppies and kittens included). These responsibilities are secondary to the primary focus of pharmacy and inventory operations.
Primary Responsibilities
Pharmacy Operations
- Prepare and dispense prescription medications under the direction of a veterinarian.
- Prepare medications for patient discharge.
- Package and label medications accurately.
- Coordinate prescription refills.
- Maintain an organized, efficient, and professional pharmacy.
- Monitor medication recalls and manufacturer advisories.
- Ensure appropriate medication storage.
- Monitor and rotate medication stock to minimize expired inventory.
- Maintain accurate pharmacy records.
Controlled Drug Management
- Maintain all controlled drug inventories.
- Complete controlled drug logging and reconciliation.
- Perform routine controlled drug audits.
- Investigate and report discrepancies immediately.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable legislation, regulations, and hospital policies.
- Maintain inspection-ready controlled drug documentation at all times.
Inventory Management
- Manage pharmaceutical and medical inventory for the entire hospital.
- Forecast inventory requirements.
- Maintain optimal inventory levels while minimizing waste.
- Order pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, laboratory consumables, and other inventory.
- Receive, verify, and organize incoming shipments.
- Maintain inventory software and purchasing records.
- Monitor product shortages and identify suitable alternatives.
- Collaborate with department leaders regarding inventory requirements.
- Identify opportunities to improve inventory management systems and efficiencies.
Client Service
- Answer incoming telephone calls when operationally required.
- Assist clients with prescription pickups.
- Process pharmacy-related payments.
- Provide occasional appointment scheduling support.
- Deliver exceptional customer service.
Quality Improvement
- Develop and improve pharmacy workflows.
- Create and maintain pharmacy procedures.
- Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Continue developing expertise in veterinary pharmacy and pharmacology.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must possess:
- A minimum of three (3) years of full-time experience working in a community pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, compounding pharmacy, or veterinary pharmacy.
- Demonstrated experience preparing and dispensing prescription medications.
- Demonstrated experience with pharmaceutical purchasing and supplier ordering.
- Demonstrated experience managing pharmacy inventory.
- Demonstrated experience using pharmacy dispensing software and inventory management systems.
- Experience maintaining accurate pharmacy records and documentation.
- Strong computer literacy.
- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
- Outstanding attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- The ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
This is not an entry-level position.
Applicants without relevant pharmacy experience will not be considered.
Experience solely as an Animal Care Attendant (ACA), veterinary assistant, or in another non-pharmacy role does not meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Veterinary Experience
Previous veterinary experience is not required.
In fact, we encourage experienced pharmacy professionals from human healthcare to apply.
The successful candidate will receive education and training in:
- Veterinary pharmacology
- Species-specific medications
- Veterinary pharmacy protocols
- Veterinary practice management software
- Hospital-specific policies and procedures
A willingness to learn veterinary medicine and continue professional development is an essential requirement of this role.
What We're Looking For
The successful candidate will be:
- Highly organized.
- Meticulous and detail-oriented.
- Honest and accountable.
- Calm under pressure.
- A proactive problem solver.
- Passionate about creating efficient systems.
- Comfortable taking ownership of a critical hospital function.
- Excited to help build and grow a unique pharmacy program within veterinary medicine.
Compensation & Benefits
Hourly Wage
- $21.00–$28.00 per hour, based on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated pharmacy expertise.
We also offer:
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick and personal days
- Employee pet care discounts
- Paid veterinary pharmacy education and training
- Uniform allowance
- Continuing education opportunities
- Staff appreciation events
- Opportunities for career advancement within a growing organization
- A collaborative and supportive workplace culture
- A modern, purpose-built veterinary hospital
Employment Requirements
Applicants must:
- Reside in Canada.
- Be legally entitled to work in Canada.
- Be able to reliably commute to Port Perry, Ontario, or relocate prior to commencing employment.
The successful candidate will be required to successfully complete, as a condition of employment:
- Criminal Record Check
- Employment Reference Checks
- Employment Verification
- Credit Check
These screening measures are directly related to the responsibilities of this role, including controlled substances, inventory management, purchasing authority, and financial accountability.
Additional Information
- This is not an existing position – this is an expansion role.
- Compensation is based on qualifications and experience.
- Artificial intelligence (AI) IS NOT used in the screening of applicants.
- Canadian work experience is not required; however, applicants must reside in Canada and be legally authorized to work in Canada.
Vets Around the Corner is committed to creating an inclusive, respectful, and supportive workplace. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process in accordance with applicable human rights and accessibility legislation.
Join Our Team
This is more than a pharmacy position.
It's an opportunity to become part of a growing veterinary hospital, help shape a role that is uncommon in veterinary medicine, and use your pharmacy expertise to improve the lives of animals and the people who care for them.
If you're looking for a meaningful career where your experience will be valued, challenged, and appreciated, we'd love to hear from you.
Please submit your cover letter and resume to:
[email protected]
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: $21.00-$28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
