Dispensing Assistant - Pet Care

Pharmacy2U Ltd.; Bardon Hill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online pharmacy is seeking a Dispensing Assistant in Bardon Hill to support the preparation and dispensing of veterinary prescriptions. The ideal candidate will ensure safe and accurate dispensing of medications while collaborating with various teams. Benefits include sick pay, maternity/paternity pay, and extensive training opportunities. This role is focused on maintaining high-quality standards in a fast-paced environment and requires a detail-oriented and proactive individual. Join us to make a difference for our patients.

Benefits

Occupational sick pay

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Contributory pension

Employee discounts

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Cycling to work scheme

Long service bonus

25 days annual leave increasing with service

Responsibilities

• Accurately dispense veterinary medications according to company standards.
• Collaborate with pharmacists and customer service for efficient operations.
• Manage stock levels and ensure inventory control.
• Support a positive team culture and train for professional development.

Skills

Detail orientation

Communication

Teamwork

IT literacy

Time management

Tools

Excel

Job description

Role:Dispensing Assistant Pet Care Division

Location:Bardon LE67

Salary:£13,10 per hour plus extensive benefits

Contract type: Permanent

Employment type: Full time

Working hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday,09:00am -18:00pm

Do you want to work for the nation’s largest online pharmacy ensuring excellence for all our patients? We’re a market leader in the pharmacy world, with 25 years’ experience, helping over 1.6 million patients in England manage their NHS prescriptions from request through to delivery. We are Great Place to Work certified as we consider colleague experience a top priority every day, and as a certified B Corp we also meet high standards of social and environmental responsibility. Our people are fundamental to our success and ensuring we achieve our vision to be a world leading, patient-centric digital healthcare provider. We are committed to continuing to develop a positive, open and honest working environment for all.

As a vital member of our pharmacy team, you will play a key role in supporting the daily preparation and dispensing of veterinary prescriptions. Your focus will be on ensuring medications are dispensed safely, accurately, and efficiently. This includes labelling prescriptions, managing stock levels, and maintaining a clean, organized pharmacy environment. You’ll be expected to meet and exceed key performance indicators (KPIs), consistently delivering work to the highest standards in line with our company objectives.

What’s in it for you?

• Occupational sick pay
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Contributory pension
• Discounted insurance (Aviva)
• Employee discount site
• Discounted gyms(via our blue light card and benefits schemes)
• Employee assistance programme
• In-house mental health support
• Free onsite parking
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• Social events throughout the year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Green car scheme*(subject to minimum earnings)
• Registration fees paid (GPhC, NMC, CIPD etc)
• Long service bonus
• Refer a friend bonus
• Blue light card
• Hybrid working
• Commitment to CPD/training
• 25 days annual leave increasing with service
• Annual leave buy and sell scheme
• Discounts & Exclusive offers at The Springs, Leeds
• 25% Discount & health & beauty purchases
• 25% Discount on Pharmacy2U Private Online Doctor Services

What you’ll be doing?

• Accurately dispense veterinary medications in line with company procedures and quality standards
• Ensure full compliance with legal, ethical, professional, and internal dispensary requirementsManage stock levels and support inventory control to maintain efficient operations
• Take ownership of prescription labelling and ensure accuracy at every stage
• Collaborate effectively with pharmacists, customer service, and operations teams
• Work with precision in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Contribute to a positive, friendly, and relaxed team culture
• Undertake SQP (Suitably Qualified Person) training as part of your professional development

Who are we looking for?

• Someone with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to dispensing medication accurately and safely
• A confident communicator who can work effectively with pharmacists, customer service, and operations teams
• A proactive individual who takes initiative and thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• A team player who supports colleagues and contributes to a positive, friendly workplace culture
• Someone who is IT literate, quick to learn new systems, and comfortable using Excel at an intermediate level
• A highly organised person who can prioritise tasks and manage their workload efficiently
• A professional who understands and adheres to legal, ethical, and company standards
• An ambitious candidate who is eager to learn, grow, and complete SQP (Suitably Qualified Person) training

What happens next?

Please click apply and if we think you are a good match, we will be in touch to arrange an interview.

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All successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check.

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