Relief Hourly Pharmacy Technician (.50 FTE)

Receives prescription orders from students clinicians and technicians. Assesses accuracy and issues with orders such as: signatures dates case number quantities directions address weights or other deficiencies. Make sure these items are complete and ready to be filled. Answer the

This position will remain open until filled. However for full consideration please apply by July:59pm (MT).

At the CSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH) we exist to educate the next
generation of veterinarians by providing exceptional veterinary care and service
to the community every day. This work unit exists to provide administration and
direction of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital and provide a support facility for
service to the general public and referring veterinarians.
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• Process prescription refill requests and verify prescription information

• Prepare inpatient and outpatient prescriptions for dispensation to be checked by the pharmacist.

• Provide customer service to clients picking up prescriptions.

• Maintain compliance with state pharmacy regulations and hospital safety standards

• Provide customer service to clients on the telephone

• Collaborate with veterinarians pharmacists students and hospital staff

• Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

• Essential Services Designation: Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health safety and welfare.

• Use Handling or Exposure to hazardous materials

• Special Requirements/Other: may require working on occassional holiday or weekend

No formal supervisory duties

• High school diploma or GED.

• Ability to carry 40 lbs of pet food or fluids

• National pharmacy technician certification (e.g. PTCB or equivalent).

• Prior experience in a veterinary hospital academic medical center or teaching hospital pharmacy.

• Experience with sterile and/or non-sterile compounding including familiarity with USP standards.

• Familiarity with controlled substance regulations and audit preparation.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced clinical environment

• Demonstrated ability to support students or trainees in a teaching environment.

This position will remain open until filled. For full consideration please apply by July 3 2026 11:59 pm (MT). Interested applicants must submit a cover letter which addresses how professional experiences align with the required and preferred qualifications and a current may be requested from finalists at a later date and will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates. CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process please reach out to the VTH HR staff at

To apply please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age date of birth or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

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