Pharmacist - Veterinary

Friendship Hospital for Animals, a leading AAHA- accredited hospital located in Washington D.C.  is seeking a detail-oriented Pharmacist to assist us in providing exemplary care to our clients and patients.  If you are passionate about veterinary health, and excited by the chance to support an incredible veterinary medical team, we’d love to meet you!

About the role: 

The Pharmacist plays a key role in supporting the veterinary medical team by reviewing, verifying, and dispensing veterinary prescriptions in accordance with local and federal regulations. This person will work alongside other pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to not only maintain compliance but educate and guide our medical team and clientele. The incumbent will oversee controlled substance inventory, ensure proper species dosing, perform non-sterile compounding, and ideally have prior knowledge of veterinary pharmacotherapy.

Schedule: This is a full-time position with a Monday through Friday schedule.

What's in it for you?

• Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA
• Generous PTO and CE allowance
• Life insurance
• 401k with match
• Metro discounts with easy access to public transportation
• Pet care discounts
• A welcoming, inclusive culture that values learning, kindness, and teamwork

Qualifications

Required

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an ACPE-accredited institution.
• Active, unrestricted pharmacist license in the District of Columbia.
• Strong understanding of USP <795>, <797>, and <800> standards.
• Experience managing controlled substance compliance.

Preferred

• Knowledge of veterinary pharmacotherapy and compounding practices.
• Experience in a veterinary hospital or compounding pharmacy setting.
• Advanced training or certification in veterinary pharmacy.
• Experience in specialty, emergency, or academic veterinary environments.

We're exclusively seeking veterinary professionals who embrace a nurturing, cooperative, and ethical environment, where genuine individuals come together to share knowledge, uplift one another, grow, and do their best work – while having fun along the way.

Friendship Hospital for Animals is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 

Ready to join the team?
Apply now or learn more at friendshiphospital.com