Head Veterinarian – Small Animal Practice

About the role

Groomy Pet, a leading pet grooming and care facility in Abu Dhabi, is seeking a Head Veterinarian to lead its small‑animal veterinary team. The role combines clinical excellence with team leadership, ensuring the highest standards of care for pets.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and manage clinic schedules to guarantee coverage of all medical services.
• Lead the veterinary team, reporting directly to the General Manager.
• Perform diagnostic imaging, basic orthopedic surgery, dentistry, and internal medicine consultations.
• Provide specialised consultations in sports medicine, ophthalmology, dermatology and nutrition.
• Oversee alternative treatments such as physiotherapy, hydrotherapy and laser therapy.
• Mentor nurses, handlers, interns and veterinary students.
• Maintain client communication, medical records, treatment updates and follow‑up.
• Drive continuous improvement of patient flow, clinical standards and innovation.

Required profile

• UAE Small Animal Licensed Veterinarian with a strong background in small‑animal medicine.
• Proven experience in leading a veterinary team and teaching staff.
• Commitment to veterinary ethics, compliance and high‑quality patient care.

Required skills

• Diagnostic imaging
• Orthopedic surgery
• Dentistry
• Internal medicine
• Sports medicine
• Ophthalmology
• Dermatology
• Nutrition counseling
• Physiotherapy
• Hydrotherapy
• Laser therapy

What we offer

• Leadership role in a modern, animal‑focused facility.
• Opportunities to shape clinical practice and introduce innovative treatments.
• Collaborative, stress‑free work environment dedicated to pet wellbeing.