Director, Veterinary Service
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About the Role
Atlantis Resorts seeks a Director of Veterinary Services to lead the veterinary and laboratory function for a world-class marine animal operation. The role combines hands-on clinical expertise with strategic leadership, overseeing preventative healthcare, diagnostics, and regulatory compliance.
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Responsibilities
- Lead the veterinary and laboratory function within a world class marine animal operation
- Oversee preventative healthcare, diagnostics, treatment, quarantine protocols, and regulatory compliance
- Drive continuous improvement in animal welfare standards
- Work cross functionally with animal care, life support, and operations teams
- Develop and implement a comprehensive veterinary medical program
- Lead, mentor, and develop high performing veterinary and laboratory teams
- Manage veterinary program development, applied clinical research, and scientific publication
- Act as a professional spokesperson when required
Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from an accredited institution
- Valid veterinary license and eligibility for registration in the UAE
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in zoological or aquarium environments, with strong exposure to marine mammal medicine
- Minimum 5 years in a leadership role managing veterinary or animal health teams
- Advanced clinical capability across diagnostics, surgery, imaging (ultrasound, radiography, endoscopy), and postmortem analysis
- Deep expertise in aquatic animal health, husbandry, population management, and welfare for diverse species
- Strong understanding of water quality analysis and life support systems
- Proven experience establishing quarantine, biosecurity, and disease prevention protocols
- Demonstrated involvement in clinical or conservation research, including publications or conference presentations
- Strong financial acumen, including budget management and operational planning
- Experience working within regulatory frameworks and maintaining compliance with international standards
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About the Job
- As Director of Veterinary Services, you will lead the veterinary and laboratory function within a world class marine animal operation.
- Reporting to the Executive Director of Marine Animal Operations, you will be responsible for the overall health, welfare, and medical management of a diverse collection of marine mammals and aquatic species.
- This role combines hands on clinical expertise with strategic leadership.
- You will oversee preventative healthcare, diagnostics, treatment, quarantine protocols, and regulatory compliance, while driving continuous improvement in animal welfare standards.
- You will work cross functionally with animal care, life support, and operations teams to ensure best in class outcomes aligned with global zoological and aquarium practices.
- The role also includes responsibility for veterinary program development, applied clinical research, scientific publication, and acting as a professional spokesperson when required.
Key Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from an accredited institution
- Valid veterinary license and eligibility for registration in the UAE
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in zoological or aquarium environments, with strong exposure to marine mammal medicine
- Minimum 5 years in a leadership role managing veterinary or animal health teams
- Advanced clinical capability across diagnostics, surgery, imaging (ultrasound, radiography, endoscopy), and postmortem analysis
- Deep expertise in aquatic animal health, husbandry, population management, and welfare for diverse species
- Strong understanding of water quality analysis and life support systems
- Proven experience establishing quarantine, biosecurity, and disease prevention protocols
- Demonstrated involvement in clinical or conservation research, including publications or conference presentations
- Strong financial acumen, including budget management and operational planning
- Experience working within regulatory frameworks and maintaining compliance with international standards
What We Need From You
- A strategic leader who can develop and implement a comprehensive veterinary medical program
- Ability to lead, mentor, and develop high performing veterinary and laboratory teams
- Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to influence across multiple departments
- A data driven and analytical mindset, with the ability to translate scientific findings into operational improvements
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present complex medical information clearly
- A proactive approach to innovation, research, and continuous improvement in animal care and welfare
- High levels of professionalism, integrity, and accountability
- Flexibility to work irregular hours and travel when required
Benefits
- Competitive, tax free salary paid in UAE Dirhams (AED)
- Generous food and beverage privileges
- Exclusive discounted rates at all Kerzner properties worldwide
- Comprehensive health insurance (with dental coverage)
- Annual flights home
- Life insurance
- Incentive programme
- Variety of colleague wellness and social initiatives
- Access to world class training, career mobility, and internal growth opportunities across the Kerzner portfolio
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