Job Description

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JOB TITLE:

VETERINARY PHARMACY & PURCHASING ASSISTANT

SITE:

LONDON VET SPECIALISTS, HAMMERSMITH, LONDON, W6 9RS

REPORTING TO:

HOSPITAL MANAGER


London Vet Specialists have an exciting opportunity for an organised and professional Pharmacy & Purchasing Assistant to join their team. In this role you will have the opportunity to work in a thriving state-of-the-art multidisciplinary veterinary referral hospital, providing exceptional service pivotal to the delivery of patient care. The role is full-time at 40-hours per week.


The purpose of this position is to serve as a member of the Clinical Operational Team, delivering high level service distribution to our clinical teams, clients, and referring vet practices.


This will include:

Procuring clinical supplies to include medications, consumables, and equipment. Stock control, to include quarterly audits and accounting. Financial governance of period budgets. Clinical governance relative to medication storage, handling, and dispensing. Liaising with pet owners and referring vet practices on prescription requirements. Clear closed loop communication pathways with clinical and client care teams. Accurate digital record keeping across various platform.

Our Pharmacy & Purchasing Assistant should create a positive image on the first impressions of our business, remaining calm, courteous, and professional to clients and colleagues. Ensuring clients and colleagues feel confident in our service delivery, and at ease whilst under our care.


This position requires a practical knowledge of the hospital's multidisciplinary services; the basic principles and regulations governing dispensing pharmaceuticals, medical terminology, and basic veterinary care. Accuracy in transcribing information with the knowledge and awareness of the hospitals standard operating procedures.

About:

Linnaeus owned London Vet Specialists provides generous opportunity for progression and professional development. We provide a bespoke client-patient experience with commitments to clinical excellence and emphasis on the quality of the client journey. This role devises an excellent opening for a leader in customer services to hone their skills, whilst working with some of the industries most talented and forward-thinking veterinary employees. We provide unparalleled medical care to our patients and a superior customer service to our clientele. We consider our client experience to be amongst the best available, modelling our service on the human private healthcare sector, with a dedicated client care team, always ensuring our clients and referring veterinary practices are treated with trust, honesty, and integrity. We believe that excellent communication is key to successful outcomes for both our patients and their owners.


London Vet Specialists originated as a boutique small animal referral centre in Belsize Park, where in Spring 2024, the hospital began a new chapter with a major expansion and relocation to a new state-of-the-art site in Hammersmith, West London. The hospital boasts an incredible location on the banks of the river Thames and nestled within the bustling and thriving Hammersmith & Fulham neighbourhood. We currently have specialists in multiple disciplines including Anaesthesia, Cardiology, Dermatology, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Ophthalmology, Oncology, Orthopaedics, Soft Tissue Surgery, and Radiology.

Candidate Specifications

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The candidate will need to be confident, committed, and able to work well under pressure, with exceptional organisational skills. Their ability to prioritise and multi-task is vital. Their ability to work well within an evolving team is crucial, as well as being confident to self-autonomously and independently focus on activities.


Previous experience in pharmaceuticals or hospital operations is essential for this role. The ideal candidate will be suitability qualified diploma holder in pharmaceutical, registered veterinary nurse, or SQP holder. They will have a minimum of 1-year experience within veterinary or human healthcare

Benefits

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave Career progression opportunities Staff discount schemes Life Assurance Enhanced sickness pay Enhanced equal family leave E-car salary sacrifice scheme Employer contribution pension scheme Wellness program including: Employee assistance program Eyecare voucher scheme Free annual Flu jab Cycle to work scheme Recruitment referral reward scheme.

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We are proud to be Linnaeus, part of Mars. Linnaeus is a forward-thinking group of highly respected primary care and specialist referral practices in the UK and Ireland. Being family owned and part of Mars Veterinary Health, the largest veterinary company in the world, allows us to focus on advancing the veterinary profession to provide industry-leading pet care and unique career opportunities for our people. Why Linnaeus? - We pride ourselves in offering high-quality excellence of service and clinical care for our clients and their pets - We lead on sustainability and collectively drive positive change for people, pets and the planet - We prioritise your mental health and wellbeing - valuing equity, diversity and inclusion - We support your personal and professional development with best-in-class career frameworks and training programmes. We will empower and support you to grow your career from day one. We team up within our Mars family in partnership for a stronger future. Linnaeus is an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We treat each other fairly and equitably and we are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse for all our Associates. At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. If you would like to apply for this role, please click the Apply Button or for more information, please feel free to reach out directly to our Talent Acquisition team at careers@linnaeusgroup.co.uk