Medical Director (Veterinary)

HumanRise ZA; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 2,658,000 - 3,988,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Return flight to South Africa

Residential position in Riyadh/Jeddah

Modern medical equipment

Job summary

HumanRise ZA is seeking an experienced veterinary leader to head clinical services across a multidisciplinary hospital in Saudi Arabia. You will guide medical teams, drive quality and oversee patient care standards, including protocol development and escalation of complex cases.

The role requires a recognised veterinary degree with possible specialist qualifications, and a track record of strong strategic planning, communication, and team development.

Qualifications

• Must hold a recognised veterinary degree.
• Specialist qualification is advantageous.
• Demonstrated leadership and strategic planning abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical services and patient-care standards.
• Lead, mentor and develop veterinary teams.
• Implement clinical protocols and quality reviews.
• Coordinate complex cases and clinical escalation.
• Collaborate with operations on resources and service planning.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Strategic planning

Communication & team development

Education

Recognised veterinary degree

Specialist qualification advantageous

Job description

Job Summary

Lead veterinary clinical services, medical teams and quality improvement across a multidisciplinary hospital.

Key Requirements

• Recognised veterinary degree; specialist qualification advantageous
• Significant clinical leadership experience in veterinary hospitals
• Strong strategic planning, communication and team-development skills
• Willingness to relocate to Saudi Arabia

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical services and patient-care standards
• Lead, mentor and develop veterinary teams
• Implement clinical protocols and quality reviews
• Coordinate complex cases and clinical escalation
• Work with operational leadership on resources and service planning

These positions are residential and based either in Riyadh or Jeddah and are residential with annual leave and a return flight back to South Africa. Our client makes use of modern medical equipment and technology.