A leading organization based in Kuwait is looking forVeterinary Surgeon a Westerner (European/American) with 8 + years of experience else the candidature is rejected directly.

The candidate should have practical hands on experience as a surgeon.                         

Job Purpose:

Veterinary surgeons are required to practice medicine on animals (K9 dogs) on a daily basis. This could be anything from giving injections, to delivering baby animals or performing complex surgeries, other responsibilities can be included.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Diagnosis and treatment of animals diseases in a variety of different animals
• Prescribing the appropriate treatment or operating on the animal if necessary
• Dealing with uncooperative animals.
• Carrying out health checks and providing vaccinations.
• Facing a number of ethical considerations, such as deciding whether to put an animal to sleep.
• Knowing the laws surrounding animals and their welfare.
• Giving advice regarding K9 animals, e.g. dietary recommendations
• Taking x-rays and blood tests.
• Working on-call for emergency cases.

Education:

RCVS RV -Veterinary Degree -Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.

Skills:

• RCVS RV qualified with 8+ years' experience with in that field.
• Excellent communications, public relations, supervisory and written skills.
• A love of animals
• Empathy, patience and sensitivity
• Rational objectivity
• A thorough, methodical approach
• Scientific ability
• Calmness in pressurized or emotional situations