Head Registered Veterinary Nurse – Leadership Role (Doha, Qatar)

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Salary
£36,600 - Tax Free

Company
Global Veterinary Careers (GVC)

Contact
Iain Anderson

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Doha, Qatar

Who They Are

This is a large, established veterinary hospital based in Doha, Qatar, operating for over a decade with a strong reputation for high clinical standards and comprehensive patient care. The hospital provides a wide range of services including preventive care, advanced diagnostics, soft tissue surgery, dentistry, dermatology, internal medicine, emergency, and inpatient care.

The facility spans multiple floors and is fully air‑conditioned, housing advanced diagnostic and monitoring equipment, a dedicated boarding facility, grooming services, and on‑site retail. The hospital is currently undergoing planned expansion, including additional surgical theatres, treatment areas, and extended hospitalisation and quarantine wards—demonstrating long‑term stability, growth, and continued investment in clinical excellence.

The team is multi‑disciplinary and internationally diverse, supported by a clear clinical structure, defined protocols, and a collaborative working environment.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and support the veterinary nursing team, ensuring consistent delivery of high‑quality patient care.
• Maintain and implement clinical nursing protocols and SOPs, aligned with best practice standards.
• Oversee day‑to‑day nursing operations, including inpatient care, theatre workflow, and treatment schedules.
• Remain hands‑on clinically, supporting surgical, diagnostic, and inpatient nursing activities.
• Mentor and develop nurses through structured guidance, feedback, and CPD planning.
• Contribute to service development, including refinement of workflows and expansion of nurse‑led services.
• Support use of digital practice management systems and clinical record keeping.
• Collaborate with veterinary surgeons and support teams to ensure smooth case flow and patient safety.

What You’ll Gain From Them

• Tax‑free salary of approximately £36,642.
• Relocation support, including housing allowance, visa, and licensing assistance.
• Ongoing CPD and leadership development opportunities, supporting long‑term career progression.
• Exposure to a broad and advanced caseload, strengthening skills in:
  • Surgical and inpatient nursing
  • Team leadership and supervision
  • Clinical governance and protocol development
  • Workflow optimisation in a high‑volume hospital
• Opportunity to develop senior leadership capability, shaping nursing standards and influencing the future direction of the hospital.
• Structured onboarding, clear SOPs, and support from an experienced, established clinical team.
• Option for temporary or locum engagement prior to permanent relocation, allowing candidates to experience the role and location before committing long term.

What They Need From You

• Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification 
• Leadership Experience – ability to guide, support, and supervise a nursing team.
• Clinical Competence – ability to deliver and oversee high standards of nursing care.
• Operational Oversight – ability to manage protocols, stock, and daily nursing operations.
• Team Collaboration – effective working within a multidisciplinary hospital environment.
• Digital Confidence – ability to use practice management systems and digital workflows.
   

Tel: 0330 1135 222
Address: Doha, Qatar