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