Director of Veterinary Services & Operations (Large Animal)

Black Pearl Consult; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Pearl Consult in Dubai, UAE, seeks a Director of Veterinary Services & Operations (Large Animal) to lead the creation and management of a world-class large animal veterinary center.

This executive will design facilities, secure regulatory approvals, oversee equipment procurement, SOPs, staffing, and budget, and build strategic partnerships to position the hospital as a premier regional destination.

Qualifications

• DVM required with veterinary clinical background in equine medicine or surgery.
• Post-graduate specialization or board certification in Equine or Large Animal fields is strongly preferred.
• Minimum 10–15 years of progressive leadership in equine veterinary practice or large animal hospital leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and project execution for the large animal hospital from design through launch.
• Oversee licensing, regulatory compliance with UAE authorities and ADAFSA, and governance.
• Specify and procure advanced large animal medical technology and equipment, and oversee integration.
• Develop SOPs for admissions, emergencies, anesthesia, surgery, and record keeping.
• Recruit, mentor, and manage a multi-disciplinary clinical and administrative team; drive clinical excellence and patient care.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting

Project management

Stakeholder management

Vendor evaluation

Strategic planning

Hospital management

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Post-graduate specialization in Equine Medicine or Equine Surgery (DACVS/DECVS/DACVIM)

Job description

Director of Veterinary Services & Operations (Large Animal)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 08/07/2026

The Director of Veterinary Services & Operations(Large Animal) will serve as the executive clinical authority andoperational leader responsible for the end-to-end planning, layout design,medical equipment specification, setup, and commissioning of a world-classlarge animal medical center.

This strategic executive position bridges advanced large animal clinical expertise with comprehensive facility management,holding full accountability for regulatory compliance, operational frameworkdesign, clinical governance, and team leadership to position the hospital as apremier regional veterinary destination

Responsibilities:-

Strategic Planning & Project Execution

• Lead the entire projectlifecycle of the large animal Hospital from initial design andlayout through to operational launch.
• Define the hospital’s coreand specialized service scope, including soft tissue and orthopedic surgery,internal medicine, advanced digital imaging, sports medicine, rehabilitation,and emergency services.
• Formulate business plans,feasibility studies, financial forecasts, and operational delivery models.
• Collaborate directly witharchitects, contractors, and medical consultants to optimize hospital workflowand structural design in compliance with local veterinary regulations.

Licensing, Regulatory Compliance & Governance

• Oversee full compliancewith relevant UAE Ministries, local agriculture/food safety authorities(ADAFSA), and regulatory bodies.
• Manage all inspections,facility licensing, and approvals required for veterinary clinical practice andpharmaceutical management.
• Establish robustbiosecurity, waste management, radiation safety, and infection controlprotocols.

Medical Infrastructure & Equipment Commissioning

• Specify, source, andprocure advanced equine medical technology, including digital imaging (X-ray,MRI, CT), surgical suites, laboratory equipment, ICU, and recovery units.
• Evaluate technical vendorproposals, negotiate terms, and oversee full equipment integration andcalibration.

Operational Setup & Quality Assurance

• Develop comprehensiveStandard Operating Procedures (SOPs) covering admissions, emergency response,anesthesia, surgical protocols, and medical record keeping.
• Build integrated inventorysystems, pharmacy controls, and clinical quality assurance guidelines.
• Recruit, onboard, andmentor a high-performing clinical and administrative team, includingveterinarians, technicians, nurses, and support staff.
• Drive a culture of clinicalexcellence, safety, continuous professional development (CPD), andpatient-centric care.

Stakeholder Management & Budget Control

• Prepare and manage capitalexpenditure (CapEx) and operational expenditure (OpEx) budgets, ensuring fiscalresponsibility and cost efficiency.
• Build referral networks andstrategic partnerships with regional equestrian clubs, private stables, horseowners, breeders, and international veterinary research institutes.

Requirements

• Doctor ofVeterinary Medicine (DVM) or international equivalent; clinical specializationin Equine Medicine or Equine Surgery is strongly preferred.
• Post-graduatespecialization or board certification (e.g., DACVS, DECVS, DACVIM, orequivalent) in Equine or Large Animal Surgery/Medicine is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 10 to15 years of progressive experience in equine veterinary practice and clinicalleadership.
• Demonstratedtrack record of setting up, commissioning, or managing an equine hospital ormajor veterinary facility.Provenexperience in medical equipment procurement, vendor evaluation, and facilitylayout design.
• Deepunderstanding of GCC/UAE equine industry dynamics, regulatory frameworks, andlocal licensing authorities (ADAFSA/MOEI).
• Professionalcertifications in Project Management (PMP), Healthcare/Hospital Management, orClinical Leadership.
• Advancedclinical knowledge of equine medicine, diagnostics, and surgicaloperations.
• Exceptionalproject execution, budgeting, and technical stakeholder management skills.
• Strongleadership capability to build and govern multi-disciplinary clinicalteams.High professional ethics,communication skills, and regulatory problem-solving ability.