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Patterson Companies
Sunnyside, Washington

Pharmacist I w/ $25,000 sign on bonus - Animal Health International

Pharmacist 8.0 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$133k-$178k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumedWeekdays only

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Job Description

Patterson isn't just a place to work, it's a partner that cares about your success.

One of the distinguishing marks of our company is the talented people who embrace the people-first, always advancing, and results-driven culture. Professional growth abounds in this motivating environment. We value the diverse talents and experiences our employees bring to Patterson and believe that they build a stronger and successful organization.

Ready for a change from traditional pharmacy practice? We may have the opportunity you're looking for.

  • No nights, weekends, or holidays
  • Enjoy a predictable schedule
  • Work with prescription medications for swine, beef, dairy, and equine patients
  • Comprehensive training and ongoing support provided

If you're looking for a rewarding role with excellent work-life balance and the opportunity to learn a specialized area of pharmacy, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Summary

Ensure all applicable laws and regulations are followed in the preparation and dispensing of medications to Patterson Companies customers. Oversee and ensure accuracy for all pharmacy duties including receiving, entering prescriptions, picking, counting, labeling, packing and tracking inventory.

Manages the daily operation of the pharmacy by performing effective, safe and efficient tasks and responsibilities assigned to the pharmacy. Depending on the size and volume of the pharmacy this job may include supervision of pharmacy technicians.

A key component of this roles is ensuring we dispense, and our customers receive, medications meeting all applicable laws and regulations.

Essential Functions

  • Compliant Prescription Processing
  • Ensure all prescriptions dispensed meet all federal, state and local regulatory requirements
  • Provide constructive feedback to maintain safe and efficient prescription processing – Validate accuracy of all prescriptions and follow up on any discrepancies in the prescription filling process
  • Maintain secure, clean and safe pharmacy/warehouse
  • Business Planning
  • Plan, advise and implement immediate and long term operational plans and overall budgets
  • Set direction and prioritize, allocate resources, set and meet deadlines
  • Problem solve through issues to identify, analyze and recommend solutions
  • Manage all aspects of the pharmacy operations
  • Collaborate status regularly with manager to discuss business priorities and current operations
  • Maintain regular meetings with FC manager to discuss pharmacy operations within the warehouse and ways to increase efficiency
  • Partner with sales team and leadership to maintain open lines of communication and resolve systematic issues
  • Communicate with veterinarians and office staff to build strong working relationships
  • People Management
  • Encourage the growth of all employees through skill development
  • Mentor staff, measure performance, and complete and/or provide input on performance reviews.
  • Resolve employee issues in an effective and consistent manner
  • Motivate staff to perform at their highest level and recognize their achievements
  • Set direction and priority, define job roles, distribute workload and set deadlines

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. from an accredited school of pharmacy

Good Computer Skills with Various Applications

  • Strong communication skills with demonstrated ability to express ideas and information clearly and concisely in a manner appropriate to the audience
  • Attention to detail with ability to problem solve effectively
  • Demonstrated success in prioritizing and time-management
  • Superior service-orientation, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to take initiative, be self-motivated and an independent, accountable, dependent performer.

Current state Board of Pharmacy license with the ability to obtain reciprocal licenses in other states Must be able to read, write and speak effectively in English

Preferred Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years of pharmacy experience
  • Background in veterinary pharmacy

Working Conditions

Physical Demands

  • Must be able to move product weighing up to 50 pounds onto conveyor belt up to 10 times per hour. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50 percent of the time
  • Must be able to operate a keyboard and other machinery as necessary
  • This position requires occasional or frequent moderate physical activity

Environmental Factors

This position requires low exposure to extreme hot/cold temperatures, high voltage, dirt or dust, fumes, smoke, loud noises, hazardous chemicals and hazardous machinery. Working environment is a typical warehouse environment.

Travel and On-Call

This position requires travel only for reciprocity licensing where required

What's In It For You

  • We provide competitive benefits, unique incentive programs and rewards for our eligible employees:
  • Full Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits and an integrated Wellness Program
  • 401(k) Match Retirement Savings Plan
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Holiday Pay & Floating Holidays
  • Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
  • Educational Assistance Program
  • Full Paid Parental and Adoption Leave
  • LifeWorks (Employee Assistance Program)

Patterson Perks Program

The potential compensation range for this role is below. The final offer amount could exceed this range, based on various factors such as candidate location (geographical labor market), experience, and skills.

$133,100.00 - $177,500.00

EEO Statement

Patterson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or other related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.

Key Responsibilities

The pharmacist will oversee daily pharmacy operations, ensuring accurate prescription processing and compliance with all federal and state regulations. They are also responsible for managing inventory, supervising pharmacy technicians, and collaborating with veterinary staff to maintain efficient service.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or a Pharm.D. and possess a current state Board of Pharmacy license. At least two years of pharmacy experience is preferred, along with strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Regulatory complianceInventory managementStaff supervisionBudgetingMentoringData accuracyCustomer service

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 25% are remote, 53% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$155k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $145k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Pharmacy jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.0 / 10 · top 5% in pharmacyranked against 10,129 Pharmacy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$133k–$178kPharmacy median $50k (middle half $43k–$57k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$145k in purchasing powerWashington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pharmacy listings in Washington232 active10,301 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 25% remote · 53% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$25k sign-onWashington Pharmacist listings: 9% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 14% offer loan repayment237 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pharmacy listings3,780 in the last 30 days3,272 the 30 days before (+16%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Pharmacy pay trend+2.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (10,129 Pharmacy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pharmacist I w/ $25,000 sign on bonus - Animal Health International at Patterson Companies a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Pharmacy — ranked against 10,129 active Pharmacy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$155k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$11k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Salary Distribution

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<$150k
9
$150k-180k
3
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2
$210k-240k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

13 jobs
401k / retirement match
92% this job
Sign-on bonus
54% this job
Loan repayment
8%
Relocation assistance
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Pharmacy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,129 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site
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About Patterson Companies

Medical Equipment Manufacturing
St Paul, MN
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Full Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
Wellness Program
401(k) Match Retirement Savings Plan
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Holiday Pay & Floating Holidays
Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
Educational Assistance Program
Full Paid Parental and Adoption Leave

Living in Sunnyside

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$326k≈ 2.4× annual pay
Median resident rent
$1,026/mo≈ 9% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Kennewick-Richland, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.