Senior Director, Marine Veterinary Medicine

Atlantis; Dubai; On-site; AED 502,200 - 781,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance with dental coverage

Annual flights home

Life insurance

Incentive programs

Professional development opportunities

Discounted rates across Kerzner properties worldwide

Job summary

Atlantis in Dubai is seeking a Director of Veterinary Services to oversee veterinary medicine, laboratory operations, and welfare programs for marine animals. This senior role requires a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and at least 10 years of experience in aquatic animal health environments.

The ideal candidate will lead a team, ensuring high clinical standards and compliance with UAE regulations while developing protocols and managing budgets.

Benefits include a competitive salary, health insurance, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in zoological, aquarium, marine animal, or aquatic animal health environments.
• Strong exposure to marine mammal medicine and diverse aquatic species care.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing veterinary, laboratory, animal health, or zoological medical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the veterinary medical program for marine mammals, aquatic species, and zoological animal collections.
• Oversee preventative healthcare, diagnostics, treatment planning, and surgical procedures.
• Manage veterinary and laboratory teams by setting priorities, developing talent, and promoting clinical standards.

Skills

Marine mammal medicine

Aquatic animal health

Veterinary leadership

Zoological medicine

Aquarium veterinary care

Preventative healthcare

Animal welfare management

Clinical diagnostics

Veterinary surgery

Ultrasound imaging

Radiography

Endoscopy

Postmortem analysis

Quarantine protocols

Biosecurity management

Disease prevention

Laboratory operations

Water quality analysis

Life support systems

Population management

Animal husbandry

Clinical research

Scientific publication

Regulatory compliance

Budget management

Veterinary program development

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from an accredited institution

Valid veterinary license with eligibility for registration in the UAE

Job description

Atlantis in Dubai is seeking a Director of Veterinary Services to oversee veterinary medicine, laboratory operations, and welfare programs for marine animals. This senior role requires a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and at least 10 years of experience in aquatic animal health environments.

The ideal candidate will lead a team, ensuring high clinical standards and compliance with UAE regulations while developing protocols and managing budgets.

Benefits include a competitive salary, health insurance, and professional development opportunities.