Pharmacist In Charge
5 days ago
Virginia Beach
Job DescriptionDescription: Position Overview: Inspire Veterinary Partners is launching a state-licensed veterinary pharmacy in the Orlando area, and we are looking for a Florida-licensed Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) who is passionate about veterinary medicine and excellence in pharmacy operations. This is a closed-door community pharmacy serving both Inspire Veterinary hospitals in Floridaand pet owners statewide through prescription delivery. We also ship OTC and wellness products across the U.S. This is a unique opportunity to help build a pharmacy program from the ground up alongside a collaborative, mission-driven veterinary organization. You’ll be supported by a Pharmacy Technician Lead and have the ability to shape processes, quality, and culture. Responsibilities & Duties • Serve as Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) for a Florida-licensed veterinary pharmacy, • Ensure full compliance with Florida Board of Pharmacy (BOP), DEA regulations, and state/federal dispensing laws, • Review, verify, and dispense veterinary prescriptions with accuracy and clinical integrity, • Oversee prescription processing workflows and quality assurance for mail-order operations, • Maintain required records, logs, inventories, and reports per regulatory standards, • Develop and enforce SOPs for safe, compliant, and efficient pharmacy operations, • Provide clinical guidance on veterinary pharmaceuticals and dosing, • Oversee controlled substance storage, reporting, and compliance, • Lead, mentor, and supervise pharmacy support team members, • Coordinate pharmacy fulfillment for Inspire Veterinary hospitals in Florida, • Support product expansion, vendor relationships, and formulary management, • Prepare for and lead inspections and audits, • Deliver exceptional service to veterinarians, clients, and internal partners, • Uphold a culture of ethics, safety, accuracy, and continuous improvement, • Ensure proper handling and labeling of veterinary-specific medications, including species-specific dosing and contraindications, • Collaborate with veterinary professionals to optimize therapeutic outcomes and ensure safe medication use in animals, • Monitor adverse drug reactions and report veterinary pharmacovigilance data as required, • Stay current with veterinary pharmacology developments, compounding standards, and emerging therapies, • Train pharmacy staff on veterinary-specific protocols, terminology, and client communication, • Participate in cross-functional initiatives to improve veterinary care delivery and pharmacy integration, • Compensation is negotiable based on credentials and experience. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including skills, qualifications and experience., • Annual bonus potential, contingent upon pharmacy performance, • 401k with 100% employer matching on 1st 3% (1st of the month after 90 days), • Employee Stock Option Program eligibility, • Paid Time Off: Up to 4 weeks annually upon hire, • 6 flex/bereavement/sick days + 6 paid holidays, • Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Paid 100% for full-time employee coverage; Buy-up medical plan available. Additional family member coverage available at the employee’s discretion, • Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangement benefits, • Short-term and long-term disability insurance, • Life Insurance and AD&D – Employer paid for the employee, • Additional voluntary benefits for Critical Illness, Additional Life and AD&D available, • EAP Wellness and partnership with BetterHelp.com, • Annual Continuing Education allowance, • State license/DEA/Professional Liability Insurance Reimbursement, • Professional Membership Reimbursement, • Pet care discounts, • Uniform allowanceRequirements:, • Active Florida Pharmacist license in good standing (RPh or PharmD), • Eligible to serve as Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) in Florida, • Experience in retail, mail-order, compounding, or clinical pharmacy, • Knowledge of pharmacy law, controlled substance regulations, and compliance, • Passion for building pharmacy systems and SOPs, • Strong leadership and communication skills, • Veterinary experience/exposure is a plus (but not required, training provided), • High integrity, professional accountability, and commitment to safety, • Familiarity with veterinary pharmacology, species-specific dosing, and compounding for animals, • Experience with veterinary software systems or willingness to learn, • Ability to interpret veterinary prescriptions and collaborate with DVMs, • Commitment to continuing education in veterinary pharmacy