Dispensary Registered Veterinary Nurse / Dispensary Technician
Queen Mother Hospital
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Dispensary RVN or a GPhC Registered Pharmacy Technician to work in The Queen Mother Hospital for Animals, specialising in supporting a wide range of services within a busy small animal referral hospital. This position is ideal for someone with the passion and drive to develop their dispensary career and broaden their knowledge of medications and legislation compliance.
Working as part of our friendly and enthusiastic dispensary team, you will assist with the dispensing of medications for inpatients and outpatients, calculating drug doses, and ordering drugs and consumables to ensure that sufficient stock levels are maintained. The role will involve administrative duties, including organising the dispensary group email inbox to ensure that all queries are answered in a timely manner.
This is a part-time position working 14 hours per week with a pattern of Tuesday – Friday (14:00-17:30).
The successful candidate will have experience and a sound knowledge of drugs, including controlled drugs, stock control, legal compliance, and excellent communication skills.
Full training and support will be provided.
We offer a generous reward and benefits package including:
1. Competitive and attractive pension package
2. Generous 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
3. Access to free in-house CPD and funded external CPD
4. On site café and restaurant
5. Free membership to the Fitness and Wellbeing Centre located on site (gym, badminton, climbing wall, Zumba, yoga and Pilates classes included)
6. Cycle to work scheme
7. Free mini-bus service to and from Potters Bar station and Hawkshead Campus
8. A range of family friendly policies, including adoption, maternity and paternity pay and leave
For informal enquiries regarding this position, or to visit before applying, please contact the Head Dispensary Technician, Sarah Keirl on