Veterinary Clinical Pharmacist - AZ - Animal Health Institute

Midwestern University • Glendale, AZ

15d • Onsite

About The Position

The Veterinary Clinical Pharmacist acts as the pharmacy manager and oversees the pharmacy operations for the Animal Health Institute (AHI), including medication procurement, inventory control, dispensing practices, controlled substance management, regulatory compliance, and pharmacy staff supervision. This position supports the clinical and educational missions of the College of Veterinary Medicine by serving as a resource for clinicians, students, staff, and clients on medication use, dosing, drug safety, and pharmacy best practices. The Veterinary Clinical Pharmacist also contributes to student education, formulary management, pharmaceutical preparation, adverse drug reaction monitoring, and development of policies and procedures that support safe and compliant veterinary pharmacy operations.

Requirements

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an ACPE-accredited institution
• Active pharmacist license in the state of Arizona
• Minimum 3-5 years of pharmacy experience
• Proficiency in pharmacy management systems and ability to learn veterinary practice management software
• Competency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to utilize drug information databases and clinical decision support tools
• Experience with inventory management and automated dispensing systems
• Ability to read, interpret, and implement pharmacy regulations, protocols, and clinical guidelines
• Capable of writing detailed reports, SOPS, and educational materials
• Excellent verbal communication skills for consulting with clinicians, students, and clients
• Ability to present educational content to diverse audiences
• Must have regular, predictable, in-person attendance and be able to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in veterinary pharmaceuticals
• Willingness to pursue Board certification in Veterinary Pharmacy (DICVP)
• Previous experience in an academic, clinical, or teaching hospital environment
• Supervisory or management experience

Responsibilities

• Supervise procurement, receipt, inventory management, storage, and dispensing of pharmaceuticals, biologicals, and controlled substances used in the AHI’s clinical and instructional programs
• Maintain required records and inventories in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.
• Ensure compliance with DEA regulations and institutional policies for controlled substances
• Lead investigations of controlled substance discrepancies and recommend corrective actions to address process gaps.
• Develop, implement, and enforce pharmacy policies and procedures related to medication safety, compounding, dispensing, storage, waste disposal, and regulatory compliance
• Instruct fourth-year veterinary students and house officers on pharmacy inventory control, purchasing practices, therapeutics, biopharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, and practical pharmacy applications
• Oversee and instruct pharmacy students during rotations to optimize their learning experience within pharmacy operations in a veterinary teaching hospital.
• Provide instruction on laws and regulations related to handling and dispensing pharmaceuticals in veterinary practice, including controlled substances.
• Provide supervised hands-on training in specialized pharmaceutical preparation and compounding.
• Mentor students in balancing therapeutic efficacy, patient safety, client communication, regulatory requirements, and medication cost
• Supervise pharmacy support personnel, including technical and professional staff, in the operation of the central pharmacy and any satellite pharmacy areas.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of pharmacy activities and prepare reports and statements as needed.
• Ensure pharmacy stock is received, stored, and dispensed according to established procedures and timelines.
• Coordinate with purchasing agents on requisitions for pharmaceuticals and dry goods.
• Monitor medication expenses, reduce waste, and recommend inventory practices that support cost control.
• In collaboration with the Associate Dean of Research, establish processes for management and billing of faculty research accounts involving medications.
• Consult with clinicians, house officers, and students regarding drug selection, dosing, therapeutic effectiveness, cost considerations, adverse effects, and species-specific medication use.
• Provide drug information services for clinicians, students, clients, area veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and staff.
• Advise clients regarding medication administration, side effects, adverse drug reactions, and safe handling of therapeutic agents.
• Participate in clinical rounds and case discussions as needed.
• Prepare or oversee preparation of specialized drug dosage forms as required by specific patients and clinical circumstances.
• Prepare or oversee allergy extracts, reformulations to meet dosage requirements, antineoplastic therapy preparations, and total parenteral nutrition preparations, as appropriate for the facility and patient need.
• Ensure compliance with applicable USP <795>, <797>, and <800> standards for non-sterile compounding, sterile compounding, and hazardous drug handling.
• Create and chair a Formulary Management Committee.
• Consult with hospital clinicians and school administrators on selection, substitution, and discontinuation of formulary items.
• Evaluate new pharmaceutical products for formulary inclusion.
• Monitor drug utilization patterns and recommend evidence-based alternatives.
• Record and maintain files of adverse drug reactions within the AHI.
• Report adverse events to the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine and drug manufacturers when appropriate.
• Collaborate with clinicians to implement pharmacovigilance protocols.
• Perform other pharmacy-related duties as assigned.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians and support staff. Responsibilities include hiring, training, performance evaluations, scheduling, and ensuring staff competency in pharmacy operations.

Benefits

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• life insurance
• short/long term disability
• pet insurance
• flexible spending accounts including healthcare reimbursement and child/dependent care account
• competitive time off package including paid holiday’s, sick/flex days, personal days and vacation days
• 403(b) retirement plan
• tuition reimbursement
• child care subsidy reimbursement program
• identity theft protection
• employee assistance program
• wellness facility on-site with a fully equipped fitness facility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level