Head Veterinarian | Groomy Pet

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the following areas and activities:
• Creation of schedules for the facility ensuring that all the medical services are covered.
• Leadership over the medical team and reporting directly to the general manager.
• Diagnostic imaging
• Basic orthopedic surgery
• Dentistry
• Internal medicine, Sportive medicine/Ophthalmology/dermatology/nutrition consultations
• To be familiar and develop knowledge with alternative treatments (physiotherapy, hydrotherapy, laser…) under the direction of the Head Veterinarian.
• Ensure the client relationship by providing best communication, medical records updates, treatments and follow up.
• You will be required to cover most of these areas of expertise, but also:
• To be the guidance/teacher of the other staff such as nurses, handlers and students.
• Providing clinical support across the clinic, ensuring the provision of the best practice patient care.
• Working with the management to improve the strategies to manage the patient flow.
• Leading clinical standards and continue to build the culture of collaboration and excellence.
• Fostering and supporting the highest quality of teaching and mentoring of clinic staff that may need veterinary support such as nurses and handlers.
• Working closely with all colleagues and nurture a culture of collaboration and teamwork.
• Ensuring compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statutes, policies and procedures.
• To be the guidance of the intern veterinarians and students in all the veterinary medicine related activities.
• Providing support across veterinary area, ensuring the provision of the best practice patient care.
• Foster innovation by ensuring that Groomy Pet continuously meets the highest international standards of the industry in terms of new physiotherapy treatments and activities.
• Proposing any potential business expansion opportunities according to real time market demand and status.

About The Company

Required Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree from an accredited university.
• Valid MOCCAE veterinary license in good standing.
• Minimum of 7 to 10 years of clinical experience, including leadership roles, with at least 2 years of experience in the UAE.
• Advanced diagnostic, surgical, and medical care skills.

Key Skills

• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities to guide and inspire the veterinary team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration and client interaction.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities to achieve operational and clinical goals.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Requirements

• Strong understanding of UAE regulations related to veterinary clinic operations, including animal welfare standards, facility licensing, and controlled pharmaceuticals management.
• Proficiency in English is required; knowledge of Arabic is advantageous.
• Experience in the UAE veterinary market, handling diverse clients, and collaborating with local veterinary organizations is preferred.