Veterinary Doctor

aura veterinary center; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 240,000 - 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

aura veterinary center in the United Arab Emirates is seeking an experienced small-animal General Practitioner. The role emphasizes independent medical cases, hands-on surgical and diagnostic capability, including dentistry and ultrasound, with responsibility from initial assessment through treatment, hospitalization and follow-up.

The successful candidate will handle a broad caseload, provide emergency care when needed, maintain records, and communicate clearly with clients while collaborating

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent degree.
• Valid UAE veterinary license or eligibility to obtain/transfer.
• Minimum 5 years of small-animal clinical experience as an independent GP.
• Strong surgical skills in soft tissue and dentistry.
• Proficient diagnostic imaging, including ultrasound.
• Evidence-based case management and treatment planning.

Responsibilities

• Independently assess, diagnose, treat and manage a broad range of small-animal medical and surgical cases.
• Perform soft tissue surgical procedures independently to a high standard and manage peri-operative care.
• Perform dental procedures including scaling, polishing, extractions and managing dental disease.
• Undertake diagnostic workups using labs and imaging, with emphasis on ultrasonography.
• Interpret findings and create evidence-based treatment plans.
• Provide emergency and urgent care and manage hospitalized patients.
• Communicate clearly with pet owners about diagnosis, options, prognosis and costs.
• Maintain accurate medical records and work with nurses and clinicians.
• Contribute to high clinical standards, patient safety and day-to-day clinic operations.
• Pursue ongoing education and evidence-based practice.

Skills

Small-animal medicine

Surgical skills

Dental procedures

Ultrasound imaging

Emergency care

Clinical communication

Education

DVM or equivalent

UAE veterinary license

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