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Charles River Laboratories, Inc.

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Animal Care Associate - $1000 Sign On Bonus

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$17.75 - $19/hr

You will perform routine animal husbandry and other production duties. You will also maintain ... Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government ...

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Valspec

Validation Engineer - Kentucky

Raleigh, NC · On-site

Pharmaceutical / Animal Health Manufacturing About the Opportunity Valspec is seeking a Senior CQV Engineer to support a high-impact Cleaning Validation and Data Integrity initiative at a ...

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Field Service Technician

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$60K - $100K/yr

We specialise in the commercial side of the healthcare industry, and recruit for various markets including, Pharmaceutical, Medical, Scientific, Animal Health, Dental, Engineering, Consumer Health ...

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How much do animal pharmacist jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for animal pharmacist in Raleigh, NC is $59.21, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54.42 and $65.43 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an animal pharmacist?

Animal pharmacists are licensed pharmacists who specialize in preparing, dispensing, and advising on medications for animals. They work closely with veterinarians to ensure that pets and livestock receive the correct medications in appropriate doses. Animal pharmacists may work in veterinary pharmacies, compounding pharmacies, or research settings, and they play a critical role in animal healthcare by providing expertise on drug interactions, side effects, and safe medication practices for a wide variety of animal species.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an animal pharmacist?

To thrive as an Animal Pharmacist, you need a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree, state licensure, and a strong understanding of veterinary pharmacology. Familiarity with veterinary drug databases, compounding techniques, and prescription management systems is typically required. Attention to detail, effective communication with veterinarians and pet owners, and a passion for animal welfare are essential soft skills. These skills ensure accurate medication dispensing, promote animal health, and foster trust among clients and veterinary professionals.

What are some common challenges faced by animal pharmacists when working with veterinarians and pet owners?

Animal pharmacists often encounter challenges such as interpreting veterinary prescriptions that may differ from standard human medications, ensuring accurate compounding for various animal species, and effectively communicating medication instructions to pet owners who may be unfamiliar with pharmaceutical terms. Collaboration with veterinarians is essential to clarify dosages and address unique animal health needs. Building trust with both veterinarians and clients is key to ensuring optimal therapeutic outcomes for animal patients.

How do you become an animal pharmacist?

To become an animal pharmacist, one must earn a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or a specialized degree in veterinary pharmacy, complete licensing exams, and obtain state licensure. Additional certifications or training in pharmacology and animal health may enhance qualifications for working with veterinary medications.

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Infographic showing various Animal Pharmacist job openings in Raleigh, NC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 72% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 14% Contract. Highlights an 86% In-person, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $123,157 per year, or $59.2 per hour.

Animal Care Associate - $1000 Sign On Bonus

Charles River Laboratories, Inc.

Raleigh, NC • On-site

Urgent

$17.75 - $19/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago

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Charles River Laboratories rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 95 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Join Our Team and Earn a $1000 Sign-On Bonus! (Applicable to external candidates.)


As an Animal Care Technician for our production site in Raleigh, NC, you will be responsible for the well-being of our research animals. Your contribution will ensure the health of our animals, as well as impact the lives of patients across the world. You will perform routine animal husbandry and other production duties. You will also maintain supplies and environment of environmentally-controlled work area(s).

NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED! On the job training will be provided.

* This is a temporary opportunity with the potential to be hired as a full-time, employee. On the job training will be provided.


Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Perform routine animal husbandry duties and monitor daily health and welfare to maintain quality and health of animals.
  • Handle, transfer, and distribute animals, supplies and waste as needed to and from work area(s).
  • Monitor animal health by observing animal behavior, physical appearance, and physical environment.  Identify and report any abnormal findings.
  • Responsible for collecting health monitoring swabs and following health monitoring schedules.
  • Perform physical environment housekeeping duties and production operations according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and/or Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Maintain recordkeeping pertaining to animal or supply area inventories.
  • Strictly follow all procedures necessary to maintain the barrier room barrier.
  • Use supplies according to safety guidelines. Perform all job-related duties in accordance with company safety procedures
  • Colony Management
  • Requires the ability to safely lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Perform all other related duties as assigned.


Minimum Qualifications:


Animal Care Technician I

  • No experience required


Animal Care Technician II

Candidates must possess one of the following:

  • 1 year of related experience and/or training in animal husbandry
  • Associate’s Degree or higher level education

The pay range for this position is $17.75 to $19.00 USD per hour. Please note the range covers levels I – II, salary will depend on level, in addition to factors such as experience, skills, and certification.

Company Description

Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.

With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world.

At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly supported the development of 86% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2021.

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Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients' clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market. With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client's unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world. At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people's lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly supported the development of 86% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2021.

Industry

Scientific research and development services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Wilmington, MA, US

Year founded

1947

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