Emergency & Critical Care Specialist (Veterinary)

Job Description

About the Role

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.

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

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

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.