Head Equine Veterinarian - Abu Dabhi

Veterinary ST; Dubai; On-site; AED 417,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation

Leave

Flights

Insurance

Bonus

CPD

Membership

Company car

Job summary

The Vet Office in Abu Dhabi is recruiting an experienced equine veterinarian to head a brand-new clinic and rehabilitation centre. You will lead a veterinary team, shape protocols and develop lameness, sports medicine and rehabilitation services, serving approximately 150 resident horses.

The role offers a full-time position with a modern facility and access to advanced imaging and thermal therapies, with growth of a referral caseload across the UAE.

Qualifications

• At least five years of equine veterinary experience.
• Strong skills in lameness investigation, sports medicine and rehabilitation.
• Experience managing the everyday health and welfare of horses.
• The confidence to lead a team and develop a new clinical service.
• A veterinary degree and eligibility for registration in the UAE.

Responsibilities

• Lead a brand-new equine clinic and rehabilitation centre.
• Shape clinic protocols and develop lameness, sports medicine and rehabilitation services.
• Oversee veterinary team and ensure high standards of care and welfare.

Skills

Equine veterinary experience

Lameness investigation

Sports medicine

Rehabilitation

Team leadership

Education

Veterinary degree

UAE registration eligibility

Job description

Head of Equine Veterinary Clinical Services

Abu Dhabi, UAE | Full time | €100,000–€180,000 per year, tax free

The Vet Office is recruiting an experienced equine veterinarian to lead a brand-new veterinary clinic and rehabilitation centre in Abu Dhabi.

This is an opportunity to build a clinical service from the ground up while caring for approximately 150 resident horses, from riding school ponies to international performance horses. You'll shape the clinic's protocols, lead its veterinary team and develop its lameness, sports medicine and rehabilitation services.

You'll have access to digital radiography, ultrasonography, an aqua treadmill, cold-water spa, shockwave, Class 4 laser, cryotherapy and more. As the service grows, you'll help establish a referral caseload across the UAE.

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• At least five years of equine veterinary experience.
• Strong skills in lameness investigation, sports medicine and rehabilitation.
• Experience managing the everyday health and welfare of horses.
• The confidence to lead a team and develop a new clinical service.
• A veterinary degree and eligibility for registration in the UAE.

A postgraduate qualification, board certification or experience with competition horses would be welcome, but is not essential.

The package includes

• brand-new on-site accommodation
• 30 days' annual leave plus statutory holidays
• annual return flights
• medical and life insurance
• a performance bonus
• CPD support
• professional membership
• a car for work use