154-Veterinarians

Job Title: 

Veterinarians

Job Description: 

Care for the health of animals. They diagnose, treat, or research medical conditions, reproduction and lineage, productivity improvers, infections and diseases of livestock, sporting (racetracks), laboratories and zoo animals as well as those in domestic environs.

Summary: 

Veterinarians diagnose, prevent and treat diseases, injuries, infections and dysfunctions of animals. They may provide care to a wide range of animals or specialize in the treatment of a particular animal group or in a particular specialty area, or provide professional services to commercial firms producing biological and pharmaceutical products. They also advise on measures to prevent the occurrence or spread of diseases, and on ways to improve the health and productivity of animals. They also supervise safety standards for animal food supplies. Some veterinarians may own and manage their own practice and provide specialist veterinary services (e.g. camel, equestrian, scientific breeding programs). They may need to be registered or licensed with a relevant authority or agency.

Tasks: 

Job activities and tasks include:

  • determining the presence and nature of abnormal conditions by physical examination, laboratory testing and through diagnostic imaging techniques including radiography and ultrasound
  • treating animals medically and surgically, and administering and prescribing drugs, analgesics, and general and local anaesthetics
  • rendering obstetric and dental services to animals
  • participating in programs designed to prevent the occurrence and spread of animal diseases
  • inoculating animals against, and testing for, infectious diseases and notifying authorities of outbreaks of infectious animal diseases
  • performing autopsies to determine cause of death
  • advising clients on health, nutrition and feeding, hygiene, breeding and care of animals
  • providing euthanasia services for animals
Knowledge: 

Advanced specialized knowledge of principles, concepts and techniques in field of work, discipline and/or professional practice

  • Specialized knowledge of analyzing, planning, managing and establishing ideas, policies, strategies, projections and/or conditions in the field of work, discipline and/or professional practice
  • Advanced knowledge of research principles and methods
  • Advanced knowledge of high level governance of systems, processes and procedures including legislative, regulatory, standards, codes and conventions
  • Higher knowledge of recent developments in the field of work, discipline and/or professional practice
  • Higher knowledge of principles, concepts and techniques in management, economics, finance, statistics and fiscal disciplines related to the field of work and/or professional practice
  • Higher knowledge of political, government, legislative and regulatory systems related to the field of work
  • Higher knowledge of laws, regulations, standards codes and conventions of the UAE and specific Emirates related to the field of work, discipline and/or professional practice and more general subjects including OHSE and cultural understanding and awareness
  • Higher knowledge of principles, concepts and techniques in sensitively recognizing and responding to the management of highly complex ethical issues
  • Leverage information technology, executive information systems, management techniques and tools for optimal field of work performance and/or professional practice
  • Higher skills in research, analysis, consultation and synthesis of information to evaluate ideas, policies, strategies, projections and/or conditions and generate recommendations and/or relevant alternatives
  • Manage advanced relationships and coordinate related activities of respective stakeholders
  • Advanced skills and experience in high level policy analysis, formulation and research, plus strategic planning in sensitive and confidential environment
  • Develop abstract concepts and convey strategic indications from the spectrum of development experience
  • Higher negotiation cultural sensitivity and diplomatic skills
  • Use of information, tools, resources to support high-level and complex work achievement
  • Work sensitively and effectively in a multi-cultural environment
  • Work with others to develop creative solutions to complex unpredictable and/or abstract problems
  • Communicate with influence, and a proven record of developing and maintaining effective partnerships across an organization and with diverse external clients and other key stakeholders
  • Highly developed advanced oral and written communication, interpersonal and representational skills, and a proven ability to use these skills to prepare and present clear, concise, high quality advice
  • Highly developed leadership and effective management skills, with capacity to initiate, implement and sustain improvements within a team environment, as well as the ability to work flexibly and cooperatively as a member of a team
  • Personal drive and integrity, the ability to self-manage and the capacity to identify and effectively manage risks associated with change, as well recognize and implement ethical standards to highly complex ethical issues
  • Achieving results within tight timelines, and capacity to set and implement new policy directions
  • Highly developed higher organizational skills, including the ability to manage priorities and meet tight deadlines
    • Work Context: 

    May work either indoors or outdoors depending on the location of their practice or employment. They may also work in a specialist field such as camel racing or horse racing which requires unusual, long and irregular hours; especially those in private practice who may be called upon to treat sick animals at any hour of the day or night.

    Education: 

    Bachelor degree in veterinary science or relevant field of work/discipline, higher qualification or equivalent

    Required Work Experience: 

    7 - 10 Years and above.

    Probable Employers: 

    Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital, Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority, Environment Agency, Dubai Equine Hospital

    Occupational Size: 
    Less than 5,000
    Expected Earnings: 

    Higher than the industry average

    Projected Growth: 
    Excellent
    Alternate Titles: 

    Examples of job titles:
    Animal pathologist - Veterinarian - Veterinary epidemiologist - Veterinary intern - Veterinary surgeon
    Examples of some related occupations:
    Agricultural scientist - Life scientist - Medical practitioner - Veterinary nurse - VET

    UAE Industry Groups: 
    Agriculture, fishery and livestock
    International Careers(ISCO): 
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    Source Of Info: 
    Occupations and Careers Handbook for UAE Nationals(Copyright NQA ). Referenced from New York University, Abu Dhabhi