WE ARE HIRING | VETERINARY SURGEON – ORTHOPEDICS & SOFT TISSUE SURGERY
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Hospital: Zabeel Veterinary Hospital (ZVH)
Position: Veterinary Surgeon – Orthopedics & Soft Tissue Surgery
Join Our Veterinary Team in Dubai!
Zabeel Veterinary Hospital (ZVH) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Veterinary Surgeon with expertise in orthopedic and soft tissue surgery to join our growing team.
We are looking for a dedicated veterinary professional who can independently manage complex surgical cases, deliver exceptional patient care, and contribute to the continued development of our specialist veterinary services.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assess surgical patients, establish treatment plans, and independently perform orthopedic and soft tissue surgical procedures.
- Manage surgical cases from initial consultation through surgery, postoperative care, and follow-up.
- Collaborate with veterinary and nursing teams to ensure high standards of patient safety and clinical care.
- Provide surgical support for emergency and critical care cases, including participation in the hospital's emergency and on-call rota.
- Utilize advanced diagnostic imaging, including CT, MRI, and ultrasound, to support clinical decision-making.
- Participate in clinical audits, quality assurance initiatives, and continuous improvement programs.
- Support the expansion of specialist surgical, emergency, and critical care services.
- Ensure compliance with MOCCAE regulations, hospital protocols, and infection control standards.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent recognized veterinary qualification.
- Minimum 5 years of clinical experience in veterinary emergency and surgical care.
- Minimum 2 years of veterinary clinical experience in the UAE (mandatory).
- Strong expertise in orthopedic and soft tissue surgery, anesthesia, emergency ultrasonography, and critical patient management.
- Proven ability to independently assess, perform, and manage small animal surgical cases.
- Experience in emergency medicine, ICU services, and postoperative patient management.
- Excellent clinical judgment, communication, teamwork, and client consultation skills.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- Demonstrated hands-on experience performing orthopedic surgical procedures.
- Ability to independently manage a varied and complex surgical caseload.
- Experience in a specialist or referral veterinary hospital.
- Strong background in emergency and critical care services.