Senior Veterinarian

Jas Group; Manama; On-site; BHD 12,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Animalia by Yara Veterinary Clinic & Pet Wellness in Manama, Bahrain is recruiting a Senior Veterinarian to lead clinical care at a modern small-animal practice. This senior clinician will combine advanced medical and surgical expertise with compassionate, evidence-based care and will set and maintain clinical standards across the clinic.

The role also requires leadership of clinical teams, mentoring staff, and ensuring high welfare and regulatory compliance in daily practice.

Qualifications

• DVM level clinical expertise in small-animal practice.
• Minimum 5 years' clinical experience in companion-animal medicine, including advanced surgery and complex case management.
• Proven surgical skills and competence in diagnostics and emergency care.
• Leadership and mentoring experience with clinical teams.
• Strong communication skills for interactions with pet owners and staff; fluent English required.
• Familiarity with clinical record-keeping and regulatory compliance in veterinary practice.
• Eligibility for professional licensure in Bahrain; candidates already licensed in Bahrain or the GCC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnosis, medical treatment, and surgical care for companion animals (dogs, cats, and other pets).
• Perform advanced and routine surgical procedures with precision and adherence to safety protocols.
• Lead complex case management from diagnostics through treatment and follow-up, including interpretation of laboratory and imaging results.
• Oversee preventive care, vaccination, nutrition, and wellness programs.
• Manage emergency and critical cases using sound clinical judgment.
• Mentor and supervise junior veterinary and support staff to raise clinical standards.
• Build trusted, long-term relationships with pet owners through clear, professional communication.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure compliance with Bahrain veterinary regulations and clinic protocols.
• Uphold high standards of animal welfare and ethical practice.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical expertise

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM, BVSc, or equivalent)

Job description

Job Description

Overview

Animalia by Yara Veterinary Clinic & Pet Wellness in Manama, Bahrain is recruiting a Senior Veterinarian to lead clinical care at a modern small-animal practice. This senior clinician will combine advanced medical and surgical expertise with compassionate, evidence-based care and will set and maintain clinical standards across the clinic.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide diagnosis, medical treatment, and surgical care for companion animals (dogs, cats, and other pets).
• Perform advanced and routine surgical procedures with precision and adherence to safety protocols.
• Lead complex case management from diagnostics through treatment and follow-up, including interpretation of laboratory and imaging results.
• Oversee preventive care, vaccination, nutrition, and wellness programs.
• Manage emergency and critical cases using sound clinical judgment.
• Mentor and supervise junior veterinary and support staff to raise clinical standards.
• Build trusted, long-term relationships with pet owners through clear, professional communication.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure compliance with Bahrain veterinary regulations and clinic protocols.
• Uphold high standards of animal welfare and ethical practice.

Job Specification

Must-have

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM, BVSc, or equivalent) level clinical expertise in small-animal practice.
• Minimum 5 years' clinical experience in companion-animal medicine, including advanced surgery and complex case management.
• Proven surgical skills and competence in diagnostics and emergency care.
• Leadership and mentoring experience with clinical teams.
• Strong communication skills for interactions with pet owners and staff; fluent English required.
• Familiarity with clinical record-keeping and regulatory compliance in veterinary practice.
• Eligibility for professional licensure in Bahrain; candidates already licensed in Bahrain or the GCC preferred.

Preferred

• Arabic language skills advantageous.