Relief Pharmacist

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Reviews and interprets veterinarians’ orders for appropriateness, ensuring that overdoses or under‑doses have not been prescribed and that interactions, incompatibilities, or toxic compounds will not result from combinations of medications. Dispenses prescriptions to pets in accordance with policy and in conformance with regulations and laws governing prescription classes; counsels pet owners about their medications and maintains an accurate, up‑to‑date profile. Maintains necessary controls with respect to audited controlled drugs and alcohol; prepares controlled drug requests for delivery by technician. Verifies the work performed by support personnel, which includes pet drug data entry, cassette filling, and unit‑dose drug distribution. Maintains up‑to‑date knowledge of the profession by participating in organization memberships, attending meetings, lectures, in‑service training, seminars, reading journals, and complying with national standards of continuing education to maintain professional competency and proficiency. Ensures that the quality of the professional services is maintained. QUALIFICATIONS Education and/Or Experience Doctor of Pharmacy Degree or BS Degree in Pharmacy Must have 6‑12 months of experience Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Must be a licensed registered pharmacist in good standing in the state of Nebraska and other states as required. Experience with veterinary products preferred. Competencies (Skills and Abilities) Customer/Client Focus. Ethical Conduct. Reading Comprehension – ability to understand written sentences and paragraphs in work‑related documents. Critical Thinking – using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems; attention to detail. Mathematics – using mathematics to solve problems. Technical proficiency on keyboard and operating a computer terminal; ability to utilize PPE and pharmacy equipment to perform duties. Communication – ability to communicate verbally in a professional manner with co‑workers. Dependability – exhibit punctuality and low absenteeism. PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT Extensive computer work. Must be able to reach overhead, climb ladders or stairs, lift/carry or push/pull heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.). Must have the energy and physical stamina to move freely about and be able to sit or stand for long periods of time (up to 8 hours). BENEFITS 401k savings & company match Paid time off Paid holidays Maternity leave Parental leave Military leave Other leaves of absence Health, dental, and vision benefits Health savings accounts Flexible spending accounts Life & disability benefits Identity theft protection Pet insurance Certain positions may include eligibility for a short‑term incentive plan EEO STATEMENT Covetrus is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religi #J-18808-Ljbffr