Head Nurse | Groomy Pet

United Al Saqer Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary clinic in Abu Dhabi is seeking a passionate registered nurse to join their team. The role involves overseeing veterinary nursing activities and supporting the veterinary team with various clinical tasks. Ideal candidates should possess substantial experience in nursing, strong leadership skills, and a valid veterinary nursing license. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on animal care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of professional nursing experience, with at least 3 in a leadership role.
• Proven experience overseeing clinic operations and staff scheduling.
• Strong skills in client communication and training.

Responsibilities

• Assist the veterinary team during consultations.
• Lead nurses under her/his control.
• Ensure customer service during clinic consultations.
• Administer anesthetic nursing during surgeries.
• Perform surgical nursing and medical procedures.

Skills

Leadership and mentoring abilities

Communication and interpersonal skills

Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities

Attention to detail and organizational skills

Education

Veterinary nursing license/certification

Job description

We are a veterinary practice looking for a registered nurse with enthusiasm for small animals to join our practice in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will be in charge of all the activities related to veterinary nursing within the clinic area and the main helping hand of the veterinary team. The facility will offer several services, all under the umbrella of the clinic.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the veterinary team and physiotherapist as required before, during and after the consultations.
• Leadership of nurses under his/her control.
• Customer services during the clinic consultations.
• Anesthetic nursing during surgeries (including induction and recovery).
• Surgical nursing.
• Admission and discharge of patients.
• Medical nursing.
• Catheter placement, blood draws, basic laboratory analysis.
• Radiology.
• Monitoring of the patients as required when they are hospitalized.
• Monitoring and checkup of the boarded pets as needed.
• Working closely with all colleagues and nurture a culture of collaboration and teamwork.
• Assist the management in protocols implementation when needed.

About the Company

Groomy is a leading and revolutionizing pet grooming facility with a focus on natural products and personalized care for each pet. Our comprehensive services include haircuts, deshedding, paw pad shaves, sanitary trims, eye and ear cleaning, and precise nail trimming.

Committed to providing a calm and stress‑free atmosphere, Groomy ensures pets have a positive grooming experience.

Groomy is dedicated to creating a nurturing experience that helps pets look and feel their best!

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of professional nursing experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Valid veterinary nursing license/certification with demonstrated expertise in clinical care and animal handling.
• Proven experience overseeing clinic operations, staff scheduling, workflow management, and adherence to health and safety standards.
• Strong skills in team leadership, client communication, and training, with the ability to support both veterinary and grooming teams.

Key Skills

• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities to assist the veterinary team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration and client interaction.
• Strategic thinking and problem‑solving capabilities to achieve operational and clinical goals.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast‑paced environment.

Additional Required Proficiencies

• Diagnostic Imaging
• Basic orthopedic surgery
• Dentistry
• Sportive medicine
• Ophthalmology
• Alternative treatments