Equine Veterinarian – Al Hashar Group

The role of the ideal candidate will revolve around all aspects of general equine practice including but not limited to the following:
- Equine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Equine Internal Medicine
- Equine Surgery
- Equine Diagnostic Imaging
- Equine Breeding
- Practice Management

As part of the responsibilities the ideal candidate should be able to:
- Conduct thorough examinations and assessments of horses and other equine animals to diagnose and treat medical conditions and injuries
- Perform routine and emergency medical procedures.
- Develop comprehensive treatment plans and provide ongoing care and support to equine patients, including monitoring recovery and rehabilitation
- Collaborate with other veterinary professionals and support staff to ensure the highest standards of care and client satisfaction
- Educate and advise horse owners and trainers on best practices for equine health, nutrition, and preventive care
- Maintain accurate medical records and documentation of all patient consultations, examinations, treatments, and procedures
- Stay updated on the latest advancements in equine veterinary medicine and participate in continuing education and professional development activities

Detailed Responsibilities:

Equine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation:
- Comprehensive Lameness examination, use of conventional and regenerative therapies for tendons, ligaments and joint injuries, customized rehabilitation plan with conventional treatments, controlled exercise, Pulsed Electromagnetic Therapy, Extra-corporeal Shock Wave Therapy, Stretching and Mesotherapy, Objective hoof assessment and radiographic guided therapeutic and routine foot care

Equine Internal Medicine:
- Evaluation and management of medical-grade colic, equine respiratory and metabolic disorders, Equine ophthalmology with direct ophthalmoscopy, broncho-alveolar lavage, microbial culture, and antibiotic sensitivity testing, routine hematological, pathobiological indoor laboratory tests, and management of pregnant mares and foal care

Equine Surgery:
- Local analgesia, wound management with conservative and interventional therapies, general anesthesia (injectable and gaseous with anesthesia machine), hernioplasty, valvuloplasty, castration, splint application, enucleation, tenectomy/tenotomy, Sinosotomy and joint lavage, and diagnosis and management of laminitis, foot abscess, and pedal keratomas

Equine Diagnostic Imaging:
- Reproductive ultrasound, musculoskeletal ultrasound, objective ultrasound examination of equine tendons and ligaments, ultrasound-guided surgical and medical interventions
- Routine radiology of musculoskeletal system, abdomen, and other radio-accessible organs, contrast radiography, venography, Gastroscopy, Laryngoscopy, Bronchoscopy, endoscopic guided medical interventions and clinical use of Infra-red thermal imaging

Equine Breeding:
- Breeding soundness exam of mare and stallions, artificial insemination with frozen semen with Deep Horn Technique (DHT), ultrasound-guided evaluation of follicular dynamics, pregnancy diagnosis via trans-rectal and trans-abdominal ultrasonography, uterine lavage, diagnostic uterine cytology, Stallion reproductive ultrasonography, semen bank management, maternal and fetal dystocia, retained fetal membranes and estrous synchronization

Practice Management:
- Routine Inventory management with computer and cloud-based applications, development of customized health care programs, promotional material, and focused farm visits, event management for the representation of national and international events
- Financial reporting including accounts receivable, income reconciliation, credit, accounts payable and budgeting, Patient medical records, medical knowledge, and medical log management
- Client services including client communication, education, interaction, grief protocol, patient, and staff comfort and Community involvement.

- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree from an accredited veterinary school or equivalent and must have a valid veterinary practice license from the country of origin
- Licensed or eligible for licensure as a veterinarian in Oman, with a focus on equine veterinary practice
- Must have at least 5 years of proven experience and expertise in equine veterinary medicine, including diagnosing and treating a wide range of equine health issues and conditions
- Strong surgical skills and experience in performing a variety of equine surgical procedures
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients, staff, and other veterinary professionals
- Passion for working with horses and a deep understanding of equine behavior, anatomy, and physiology
- Commitment to upholding the highest standards of ethical veterinary practice and animal welfare
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic veterinary environment, with a focus on delivering exceptional patient care and client service.