Chief Veterinarian

**CHIEF VETERINARIAN**

Veterinary science degree from a recognized university of veterinary science in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, or South Africa.

**JOB DESCRIPTION**:

- The Chief Veterinarian provides professional veterinary services, including both surgical and medical diagnostics and treatment, as required to small animals and horses.
- Provides clinical and surgical veterinary services as detailed for a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Perform these services in conjunction with other veterinarians, according to the established roster and emergency on-call rotation.
- Carries out and amends established procedures for professional veterinary services concerned with animal treatment, vaccination, and record maintenance.
- Maintains standards of proper professional veterinary practice.
- Provides consultation and advice for other veterinarians.
- The Chief Veterinarian provides supervision of all Veterinary Services and directs administrative activities of the clinics.
- Shall be responsible for the effectiveness of all veterinarian services provided.
- Proposes recommendations for innovations in equipment, materials, and techniques within the clinic.
- Participates in and contributes to a quality assurance program.
- Provides effective communication with community organizations that require information and assistance on matters of animal control or health.
- Oversees boarding and grooming services through the function of the Boarding Coordinator.
- Maintains continuing education program for professional staff.
- Provides training for clinical staff.
- The Chief Veterinarian directs and supervises animal control and rabies prevention programs in agreement with the partner client-approved medical practices.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Veterinary science degree from a recognized university of veterinary science in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, or South Africa.
- Current valid license to practice veterinary medicine in their country of origin, as specified above.
- Current valid license, or eligibility to obtain a valid license, to practice in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- Ideally, five (5) years’ experience in general veterinary disciplines, both surgical and medical.
- Documented postgraduate or Continuing Education Credits.
- Experience in equine medicine and surgery.
- Extensive experience in small animal veterinary medicine and surgery is required.
- Fluency in oral and written English.
- Current inoculations for both tetanus and rabies.

**About Pets Houses Trading Company**:
PETS HOUSES TRADING COMPANY IS A FAMILY-OWNED PET STORE ESTABLISHED IN JULY 1993 AND FOUNDED BY MR. RASHEED IBRAHIM AL-MANDEL IS SITUATED IN AL-KHOBAR, SAUDI ARABIA. RIGHT NOW, THERE ARE EIGHT BRANCHES OPERATING AND CONTINUE TO EXPAND WITH UPCOMING NEW SHOPS PARTICULARLY IN OTHER EASTERN PROVINCES. OUR STORES PROVIDE ALL PETS NEEDS FROM FOOD, TOYS, CAGES, AND OTHER ACCESSORIES THAT ARE ESSENTIAL TO ANIMAL WELLNESS AND WELL-BEING. WE ARE AN EXCLUSIVE AGENT OF SOME OF THE FAMOUS AND MAJOR BRANDS IN PET'S INDUSTRY WORLDWIDE. PETS HOUSES IS REGISTERED IN MOCI (MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INVESTMENT) AS A TRADEMARK AND IS ONE OF THE LARGEST DISTRIBUTORS IN THE SAUDI MARKET. PETS HOUSES VET CLINIC IS ONE OF THE EARLIEST VETERINARY CLINICS IN THE EASTERN PROVINCE THAT GIVES FULL MEDICAL, GROOMING, AND BOARDING SERVICES. WE SEEK TO PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY SERVICES TO WIN CLIENT'S CONFIDENCE AND SATISFACTION. EACH MEMBER OF OUR TEAM IS COGNIZANT OF ANIMAL CARE AND WELLNESS TO RAISE OUR SPIRIT AND PASSION FOR SERVING OUR CLIENTS. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION IS OUR TOP PRIORITY, SO WE KEEP ON IMPROVING OUR FACILITIES AND OBSERVE UP-TO-DATE VETERINARY KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES.