10 Oct
Emergency & Critical Care Specialist (Veterinary)
About the opportunity
An established veterinary healthcare group seeks an experienced Emergency & Critical Care Specialist to manage emergency presentations and critically ill companion animals. The successful candidate will provide advanced emergency treatment and intensive care within a multidisciplinary, 24-hour veterinary hospital, supported by modern medical equipment and technology. Location: Riyadh or Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Salary: SAR 18 000 – SAR 23 000 per month (gross) Industry: Veterinary Healthcare Employment Type: Full-time Job Summary: An established veterinary healthcare group seeks an experienced Emergency & Critical Care Specialist to manage emergency presentations and critically ill companion animals. The successful candidate will provide advanced emergency treatment and intensive care within a multidisciplinary, 24-hour veterinary hospital, supported by modern medical equipment and technology. Key Requirements: Recognised veterinary degree and certified specialisation in veterinary emergency and critical care Minimum of five years’ clinical experience Demonstrated experience managing veterinary emergencies and critically ill patients Strong skills in triage, resuscitation, stabilisation and intensive patient monitoring Experience managing complex cases and coordinating care across veterinary disciplines Broad experience within a veterinary hospital environment Ability to make sound clinical decisions under pressure Strong communication, teamwork and clinical record-keeping skills Willingness to relocate to Saudi Arabia and participate in shift, overnight and emergency coverage Commitment to animal welfare and professional standards Key Responsibilities: Assess and prioritise emergency cases according to clinical urgency Stabilise patients presenting with trauma, shock, respiratory distress and other life-threatening conditions Develop and oversee individual treatment plans for critically ill patients Perform emergency procedures within the scope of specialist qualifications and experience Interpret diagnostic findings and monitor patients’ responses to treatment Coordinate intensive nursing care, pain management and ongoing patient monitoring Collaborate with other specialists on complex cases and transfers of care Communicate diagnoses, treatment options, prognoses and progress to pet owners Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure thorough shift handovers Support clinical protocols, emergency preparedness and team training 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. Please note that due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive feedback from us within two (2) weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful. We thank you for your interest in the position and wish you success in your future career endeavors.
What you’ll bring
The employer will discuss requirements with shortlisted candidates.