Anesthesiology Specialist (Veterinary)

Job Description

About the Role

An established veterinary healthcare group seeks an experienced Anesthesiology Specialist to provide specialist anaesthetic care and pain management for companion animals. The successful candidate will support surgical, diagnostic and emergency procedures within a multidisciplinary veterinary hospital, using modern anaesthetic equipment and monitoring technology.

Responsibilities

Key Requirements: Recognised veterinary degree and certified specialisation in veterinary anaesthesiology Minimum of five years’ clinical experience Demonstrated experience managing anaesthesia for routine, complex and high-risk patients Strong knowledge of patient assessment, anaesthetic monitoring and pain management Experience managing anaesthetic complications and supporting resuscitation Broad experience within a veterinary hospital environment Strong communication, teamwork and clinical record-keeping skills Ability to make sound clinical decisions under pressure Willingness to relocate to Saudi Arabia and participate in shift and emergency coverage Commitment to animal welfare and professional standards

Requirements

Key Responsibilities: Conduct pre-anaesthetic assessments and identify patient-specific risks Develop individual anaesthesia, sedation and pain-management plans Administer and supervise anaesthesia for surgical and diagnostic procedures Monitor patients throughout anaesthesia and recovery, adjusting care as required Recognise and manage anaesthetic complications and support emergency interventions Provide pain-management support before, during and after procedures Collaborate with surgeons, other specialists and veterinary nurses on patient care Oversee anaesthetic equipment checks and promote safe working practices Maintain accurate anaesthetic records and ensure thorough clinical handovers Provide guidance and training to colleagues on anaesthetic monitoring and patient safety 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 We Offer

Comprehensive first-class medical insurance. 21 days’ annual leave. Annual return flight after 12 months’ service, subject to a SAR 2 000–4 000 allowance limit. SAR 5 000 annual training allowance and three paid training days. Emergency allowance of SAR 500 monthly and emergency case commission of 1–2%, subject to company terms. Performance commission subject to the employer’s revenue threshold and policy. Loyalty incentive equivalent to one month’s salary after three consecutive years.