Veterinary Doctor

The Petshop LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 280,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet-friendly workplace

Life and medical insurance

Employee discount

Career growth opportunities

Fast paced and dynamic environment

Job summary

The Petshop LLC in Dubai is seeking an experienced small-animal General Practitioner to join our veterinary team. This role emphasizes complex medical and surgical case management, from initial assessment through treatment and recovery.

The successful candidate will perform soft tissue surgery, dental procedures, and advanced diagnostics, including ultrasonography, while maintaining thorough medical records and collaborating with nurses and clinicians.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent degree required.
• UAE veterinary license is required or eligible to transfer.
• Minimum 5 years of independent small-animal GP experience.
• Strong surgical and diagnostic capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Independently assess, diagnose, treat and manage a broad range of small-animal medical and surgical cases.
• Perform soft tissue surgical procedures independently with peri-operative management.
• Perform dental procedures and dental surgery, including scaling and extractions.
• Undertake diagnostic workups with laboratory tests and imaging, with emphasis on ultrasonography.
• Interpret findings and formulate evidence-based treatment plans.
• Provide emergency and urgent care and manage hospitalized patients.
• Communicate with pet owners about diagnosis, options, prognosis and costs.
• Maintain accurate medical records and collaborate with nurses and other clinicians.
• Contribute to high clinical standards, patient safety, and clinic operations.
• Maintain knowledge through continuing education and evidence-based practice.

Skills

Small-animal medicine

Surgical skills

Ultrasound

Emergency care

Diagnostic imaging

Education

DVM

UAE veterinary license (eligible)

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

X-ray imaging

Anesthesia equipment

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and clinically strong small-animal General Practitioner to join our veterinary team. This position is intended for a veterinarian who can manage medical cases independently and who has solid hands-on surgical and diagnostic capability. The role is not primarily focused on routine consultations, vaccinations or preventative care. The successful candidate should be comfortable taking responsibility for cases from initial assessment and diagnostic work-up through treatment, surgery where indicated, hospitalization and follow-up.

Responsibilities

• Independently assess, diagnose, treat and manage a broad range of small-animal medical and surgical cases.
• Perform soft tissue surgical procedures independently and confidently to a good clinical standard, including appropriate peri-operative case management.
• Perform dental procedures and dental surgery, including dental assessment, scaling and polishing, extractions and management of common dental pathology.
• Undertake appropriate diagnostic workups using laboratory testing and diagnostic imaging, with particular emphasis on ultrasonography.
• Interpret clinical findings and diagnostic results and formulate appropriate evidence-based treatment plans.
• Provide emergency and urgent care when required and manage hospitalized patients appropriately.
• Communicate clearly with pet owners regarding diagnosis, treatment options, prognosis, costs and aftercare.
• Maintain accurate medical records and work effectively with veterinary nurses, technicians and other clinicians.
• Contribute to high clinical standards, patient safety, team development and efficient day-to-day clinic operations.
• Maintain professional knowledge through continuing education and current evidence-based veterinary practice.

Must Have Requirements

• Uphold ethical standards and comply with legal regulations in all aspects of veterinary practice, ensuring animal welfare remains the highest priority.
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or an equivalent recognized degree.
• Valid UAE veterinary license to practice, or clear eligibility to obtain or transfer the required UAE license before commencing employment.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant small-animal clinical experience, with demonstrated ability to work as an independent General Practitioner.
• Strong clinical case-management skills beyond routine preventative medicine, including independent diagnostic work-up and treatment planning.
• Demonstrated practical competence and confidence in soft tissue surgery.
• Demonstrated practical competence and confidence in dental procedures and dental surgery.
• Competence in diagnostic imaging, particularly abdominal ultrasound, and ability to integrate imaging findings into clinical decision-making.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the wider clinical team, including in urgent or high-pressure cases.

Preferred Requirements

• Practical experience with endoscopy and endoscopic case management.
• Additional continuing education, certificates or advanced practical training in surgery, dentistry, ultrasonography, internal medicine or emergency care.
• Experience mentoring junior veterinarians or supporting clinical team development.

Perks And Benefits

• Pet-friendly workplace
• Life and medical insurance
• Employee discount
• Career growth opportunities
• Fast paced and dynamic environment