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Chewy
Ocala, Florida

Pharmacist

PharmacistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$60.25/hr

The week · per this posting · Wednesday – Saturday

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Job Description

Our Opportunity

Chewy is looking for full-time Pharmacists to join our "online neighborhood pharmacy" in Ocala, Florida! Our facility is dedicated to supporting the needs of online pet parents, ensuring they receive the medications their veterinarians prescribe for their pets.

As a Pharmacist at Chewy, you’ll play a vital role in a team committed to delivering outstanding care and wellness services to pet parents and their pets. Your success in this role will be driven by your leadership, dedication to continuous improvement, and commitment to quality and service excellence.

Shift: Wednesday - Saturday 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Starting Pay: $60.25/hr

Why You’ll Love Working Here

  • Competitive benefits and personal and leadership development programs to support your career growth.
  • Employee 20% discount program at Chewy for all your pet needs
  • We have a culture of belonging where you will feel valued for your skills and contributions and be recognized for your dedication and hard work.
  • We'll empower you to build, grow, and unleash your full potential.

What You’ll Do

  • Interpret and verify medication orders with precision and accuracy.
  • Review prescriber medication orders for appropriate dosing, scheduling, contraindication, allergy, drug interaction, and/or incompatibility problems.
  • Communicate effectively with Veterinarians, their staff, and Pet Parents as needed.

Supervise and guide pharmacy technicians and interns. Provide ongoing training and mentor as needed.

  • Maintain accurate records to follow federal and state legal requirements and pharmacy policies.
  • Uphold operational standards, including performance metrics, safety, and compliance.
  • Perform additional duties and assignments as advised by management.
  • Use multiple computer tools and programs to process prescriptions.
  • Respond to incoming phone calls from veterinarians, technicians, and pet parents to provide efficient care to all patients.

Complete Medication Count Audits

  • Collaborate with a team of pharmacists and adapt to changing work assignments.
  • Other duties as assigned

What You’ll Need

Bachelor's degree in pharmacy (RPh) or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Active pharmacist license in the state of Florida with license in good standing and other states and credentials as needed.

Ability to lift at least 25 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation and work in a variety of positions and locations such as sitting, standing, squatting, kneeling, reaching, and walking; for prolonged periods of time

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Strong Customer Services and Attention to Detail

Flexibility to work various schedules, including evenings, holidays, and weekends.

Chewy is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, citizenship, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran status, as well as any other legally-protected characteristic.

If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you need an accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements, or if you need a religious accommodation, please contact CAAR@chewy.com.

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Key Responsibilities

The Pharmacist will interpret and verify medication orders while providing clinical oversight for pet prescriptions. They are also responsible for supervising pharmacy staff, maintaining regulatory compliance, and communicating with veterinarians and pet parents.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) and possess an active, good-standing pharmacist license in Florida. The role requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 25 pounds.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Medication order interpretationPrescription verificationClinical reviewVeterinary communicationPharmacy technician supervisionStaff trainingRecord maintenanceCustomer serviceComputer proficiency

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 44% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

In Florida, the Pharmacy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$138k (77 salary observations; 718 listings), vs ~$141k nationally (2,072 salary observations; 11,989 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

What does the Pharmacy market look like in Florida?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$125kPharmacy median $132k (middle half $130k–$137k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Florida vs national$138k median in Florida$141k nationally (−2%)77 state / 2,072 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$121k in purchasing powerFlorida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pharmacy listings in Florida636 active10,187 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 20% remote · 44% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedFlorida pharmacist listings (all specialties): 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 21% offer loan repayment654 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pharmacy listings3,578 in the last 30 days3,274 the 30 days before (+9%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Pharmacy pay trend+3.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$125k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Pharmacist Jobs

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Salary Distribution

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Work-Life Balance Distribution

18 jobs · 16 employers
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Higher = better work-life balance

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Pharmacy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,050 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About Chewy

Retail
Plantation, Florida
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive benefits
Personal and leadership development programs
20% employee discount at Chewy

Living in Ocala

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$257k
Typical market rent
$1,584/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.2
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Ocala, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.