Laboratory & Pharmacy Technician

Description

Position at Thrive Pet Healthcare

Laboratory & Pharmacy Technician

Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists

Scottsdale, AZ

Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists is hiring an experienced Laboratory & Pharmacy Technician

to join our INCREDIBLE team!

At Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists, you will have the support, tools, and resources to elevate your skills. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local feel with the benefits of Thrive’s national resources.

About You

As a Laboratory & Pharmacy Technician, you will be responsible for performing all laboratory work with consistent accuracy and precision for our patients. Your duties will include preparing new prescription medications for both in-house and out-patients, as well as managing refill requests, which encompasses calling in prescriptions to outside pharmacies. You will serve as the primary point person for shipping lab samples and medications to external laboratories and clients, and will also be tasked with the maintenance and care of all in-hospital laboratory equipment, including the essential process of running controls. Furthermore, you will take primary responsibility for managing the distribution and diligent follow-up of all incoming labwork faxes from outside laboratories. A key part of this position will also involve maintaining adequate inventory by stocking all lab supplies, products, and prescription medications intended for client dispensing.

Experience & Skills Requirements:

• Has a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a veterinary technician (preferred)
• CVT/LVT/RVT (required)
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (will consider a CPhT)
• Has advanced pharmacology knowledge, including usages and side effects
• Is self-motivated
• Has strong communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and focus on client care
• Excellent problem-solving abilities (judgment, logic, creativity, conflict resolution)
• Ethical (diplomatic, courteous, professional)
• Strong attention to detail

Role Responsibilities:

• Run requested lab work accurately and efficiently
• Prepare medications and prescriptions for dispensing as directed by the doctor.
• When provided order from doctor, call outside pharmacies for filling of prescriptions for patients
• Daily, upon receipt of sample and lab order form, package and ship to appropriate outside laboratory. Responsible for verifying the shipment location, packaging requirements, and delivery specifications for each sample, and arranging for pickup from courier
• Run controls and maintenance on each piece of in-house lab equipment, including updates on equipment as indicated.
• Maintain records of labs that is sent to outside labs, with expectation of receipt. Verify receipt and ensure proper notification to primary clinician
• Work with Inventory Manager to set up and maintain appropriate order points for all items used in the Pharmacy and Lab areas.
• Keep areas well stocked and be proactive in requesting inventory purchases based on usage
• Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

About the Hospital

Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists is a 24-hour Emergency and Critical Care and Specialty hospital. We offer a collaborative approach to veterinary medicine. We support Emergency and Critical Care, Neurology, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, all in one hospital. We pride ourselves on providing compassionate medical care and exceptional client service.

We promote an emotionally intelligent work environment and positive culture at our hospital. We invest heavily in our employees with many opportunities for growth and development as well as a consistent work/life balance.

The Scottsdale area offers many opportunities for nature lovers, outdoor enthusiasts and city dwellers. As part of the Southwest, our area offers hiking, outdoor sports, lake activities, national parks, and so many day-trip activities throughout the year as the sun always shines brightly! Skiing, snowshoeing, and other winter sports are popular in the Flagstaff area, just a few hours north of the valley. Arizona is one of the most diverse states when it comes to activities, there is always something to do!

Benefits – our care in action

Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet
• Employer-sponsored childcare and elder care
• Personalized care for every family-forming journey
• Discretionary funds and FREE CE courses
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan management tools and assistance

Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.

We listen to your needs and then meet them. Through training and free CE experiences, your career development can flourish. And in our locally rooted, nationally connected community, you’ll be able to make connections, access opportunities and find support with ease.

Support for you is as vital as the support you provide.

You’ll Thrive with Us

At Thrive, you have the opportunity to develop your career in a way that best suits your goals. Take advantage of our comprehensive learning and skill-building programs to enhance your expertise. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• A program to designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
• Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement
• Move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment – across the nation.
• Leadership training for a thriving and long career in the veterinary profession.

About Thrive

Vet-founded and Austin-born, Thrive Pet Healthcare has expanded to over 380 partner hospitals nationwide, united by a mission to shape the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners.

We bridge general practice, urgent care, specialty, and emergency care, and our locally rooted, nationally connected hospitals benefit from Thrive's extensive resources while maintaining their unique identities.

We believe that supporting our people is the key to helping pets thrive through every stage of life.

Join us where #WeThriveTogether. We provide customizable professional development opportunities, a supportive work environment that values work-life rhythms, and 24/7 mental health support.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we are committed to creating a culture where everyone from any background can be heard, respected, and valued. We pledge to build an inclusive environment nurtured by respectful curiosity to support, encourage, and celebrate the diverse voices of our teams and the communities we serve.