Veterinary Doctor

European Association Of Zoos And Aquaria

Role Summary Responsible for providing high-quality care to animals under the supervision of

Head of Veterinary Hospital. This role encompasses a wide range of

responsibilities, including performing surgeries, treatments, necropsies, chemical

immobilizations, preventive medicine programs, conducting diagnostic tests and

procedures, and providing compassionate care to both animals and their owners

and other vet tasks assigned by supervisor.

Main Duties • Make good collaboration and interaction with other safari staff such as

zookeeper, curator and all other colleges in Dubai safari park. Always be aware

and care about internal information by attending weekly and monthly meeting of

Life and Science Division.

• Diagnose and administer emergency treatment to an injured or ill animal.

• Conduct postmortem study and analysis.

• Daily health check of the animals during rounds, with keen observation of the

health and welfare of the animals in safari.

• Performing physical exam on animal, taking blood or other sample for diagnostic

confirmation, taking ultrasound, radiograph, endoscopy and laparoscopy, and any

other diagnostics to perform the best treatment for all animal collection in Dubai

Safari Park

• Prescribing medication, performing surgery, preparing health certificates,

reviewing and determining animal diet and schedule.

• Supporting conservation for In-situ and ex-situ captive breeding program in

Dubai Safari Park

• Supervise and perform the sedations and anesthesia, all surgery activities in

Dubai Safari Park

• Supervise annual dental examination and cleaning the teeth of the animals as

annual prevention medicine program in Dubai safari park

• Perform all the treatment activities in Dubai Safari Park

• Conduct regular immunization and preventive care program to maintain health

of animals and guard against communicable diseases.

• Plan, implement health care program in Dubai Safari Park: establish and conduct

effective quarantine and testing procedure for all incoming animals to ensure

health of the collection, prevent spread of diseases and comply with government

regulations.

• Review, create, and develop hospital and quarantine manual to improve all

veterinary services, utilize work time properly and equally distribute the

manpower.

• Develop special program to encourage reproduction among animals designate as

endangered species, based on knowledge of native habitat.

• Provide accurate report to the manager of hospital for the weekly and monthly

routine schedule and all clinical cases that are already treated, and assist the

hospital manager in formulating yearly budget and program for Dubai Safari park.

• Participate and support employees training handling and animal husbandry

including supporting management health and safety program in Dubai Safari

Park.

• Review reproduction and nutrition programs for animals in Dubai Safari Park and

monitor the health and safety aspect of animal’s husbandry and enrichment

programs in Dubai Safari Park.

• All additional assignments that not listed will be updated if necessary

• All other tasks assigned by the direct supervisor.

Role Specification

Qualifications • Bachelor in veterinary medicine

Experience • 5 years’ experience in a zoological institution and working with exotic

animals.

Skills • Strong knowledge of animal anatomy, physiology, and medical

terminology.

• Proficiency in handling and restraining animals safely and

compassionately.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and emotionally demanding

environment.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Experience with exotic animals or specialized veterinary care.

• Knowledge of advanced diagnostic equipment and techniques.

• Proficiency in veterinary practice management software.

• Continuing education and professional development in veterinary

Medicine