Lead Veterinary Physician

Lead Veterinary Physician

Company: RPK Critter Care & Animal Hospital
Job Type: Full-time
Department: Veterinary Medicine & Clinical Services
Experience Level: Senior / Leadership
Industry: Veterinary Healthcare & Animal Care

About RPK Critter Care & Animal Hospital

RPK Critter Care & Animal Hospital is committed to providing professional, compassionate, and high-quality veterinary healthcare for companion animals. We aim to maintain strong clinical standards, responsible treatment practices, and an excellent experience for pets and their families.

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Lead Veterinary Physician to lead our veterinary medical team, oversee clinical consultations and case management, and ensure high standards of patient care across the hospital.

The ideal candidate will combine strong diagnostic and medical expertise with leadership skills, sound clinical judgment, and a genuine passion for animal welfare.

Key Responsibilities1. Veterinary Consultations & Clinical Care

• Conduct comprehensive clinical examinations of dogs, cats, and other companion animals.
• Diagnose and manage medical conditions using appropriate clinical assessments and diagnostic investigations.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient history, examination findings, and diagnostic results.
• Prescribe medications and recommend appropriate treatments in accordance with professional standards.
• Manage routine, chronic, and complex medical cases.
• Interpret laboratory reports, diagnostic imaging, and other investigation results.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as required.
• Ensure proper documentation of consultations, diagnoses, prescriptions, and follow-up plans.

2. Diagnostics & Case Management

• Determine appropriate diagnostic tests and investigations for patients.
• Evaluate laboratory findings and diagnostic reports to support clinical decisions.
• Identify critical or complicated cases requiring urgent intervention or specialist referral.
• Coordinate with laboratory personnel, veterinary technicians, and other clinical team members.
• Maintain clear clinical records and ensure continuity of patient care.
• Review treatment outcomes and promote evidence-based veterinary practice.

3. Emergency & Critical Care

• Assess and stabilize patients presenting with urgent medical conditions.
• Manage emergencies such as poisoning, trauma, respiratory distress, severe infections, and other critical presentations within the veterinarian's competence.
• Establish appropriate triage and escalation procedures.
• Monitor hospitalized patients and coordinate ongoing treatment.
• Recognize cases requiring advanced intervention and arrange timely referrals when necessary.

4. Clinical Team Leadership

• Supervise, guide, and mentor junior veterinary doctors and house officers.
• Support clinical decision-making in complicated or high-risk cases.
• Review case management and treatment plans where appropriate.
• Conduct clinical discussions, case reviews, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Help establish and implement clinical protocols and standard operating procedures.
• Identify training needs and support the professional development of veterinary staff.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and consistent standards of patient care.

5. Hospital Clinical Standards

• Ensure accurate and complete medical documentation.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, infection prevention, and patient safety.
• Promote responsible prescribing and appropriate use of veterinary medicines.
• Ensure ethical treatment practices and compliance with applicable veterinary regulations.
• Coordinate with hospital management and support teams to improve clinical workflows.
• Contribute to quality assurance, clinical audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.

6. Pet Parent Communication

• Explain diagnoses, treatment options, expected outcomes, and follow-up requirements clearly.
• Communicate professionally with pet parents during routine and challenging cases.
• Provide guidance on preventive healthcare, vaccination, nutrition, parasite control, and general wellness.
• Obtain informed consent for appropriate procedures and treatments.
• Address client concerns with empathy, transparency, and professionalism.
• Build long-term trust through responsible clinical recommendations and effective communication.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• DVM degree or equivalent recognized veterinary qualification.
• Valid registration with the relevant veterinary regulatory authority in Pakistan.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant post-qualification clinical experience preferred.
• Strong hands-on experience in companion animal medicine, particularly dogs and cats.
• Demonstrated ability to independently diagnose and manage medical cases.
• Experience handling emergency cases and hospitalized patients.
• Strong knowledge of veterinary pharmacology, diagnostic procedures, preventive medicine, and treatment protocols.
• Previous experience supervising or mentoring junior veterinary professionals.
• Excellent clinical documentation and case-management skills.
• Strong communication, leadership, and decision-making abilities.

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in the following areas will be given preference:

• Veterinary hospital or established animal clinic practice.
• Internal medicine and complex case management.
• Emergency and critical care.
• Diagnostic imaging and laboratory interpretation.
• Preventive healthcare and vaccination programs.
• Hospitalized patient monitoring and treatment planning.
• Clinical SOP development and implementation.
• Training and supervision of junior veterinarians.
• Veterinary practice management systems and medical recordkeeping.

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are looking for someone who is:

• A genuine animal lover with a strong commitment to animal welfare.
• Clinically competent, responsible, and evidence-based in their approach.
• Confident in making independent medical decisions within their competence.
• Capable of guiding and developing junior veterinary doctors.
• Calm and effective under pressure.
• Professional, ethical, organized, and accountable.
• Committed to continuous learning and high-quality patient care.
• Able to communicate effectively with both clients and colleagues.

What We Offer

• An opportunity to take a leadership role in veterinary clinical services.
• A professional environment focused on animal health and welfare.
• Opportunities for clinical development and knowledge sharing.
• Collaboration with a dedicated veterinary and animal-care team.
• The opportunity to contribute to clinical protocols and improved patient-care standards.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their updated CV highlighting their qualifications, professional registration, clinical experience, areas of medical expertise, and previous supervisory responsibilities.

Application Email: [email protected]
Contact Number: 0300-2996676
Email Subject: Application — Lead Veterinary Physician

Only shortlisted candidates meeting the relevant qualification, clinical experience, and leadership criteria will be contacted.

Join RPK Critter Care & Animal Hospital and help us deliver compassionate, professional veterinary care to every patient.

Pay: Rs140,000.00 - Rs175,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Describe a challenging medical case involving a dog or cat that you personally managed. Explain the presenting symptoms, history, differential diagnoses, diagnostic tests selected, interpretation of findings, treatment plan, and final outcome. What clinical reasoning guided your decisions?
• Describe your hands-on experience managing veterinary emergencies, such as poisoning, respiratory distress, trauma, seizures, shock, or severe infections. Explain how you prioritize patients, stabilize critical cases, determine appropriate investigations, monitor treatment response, and decide when specialist referral is necessary. Include a real example from your practice.
• Explain how you approach a patient whose clinical signs are nonspecific and whose initial laboratory results are inconclusive. Describe how you develop differential diagnoses, select further investigations, interpret results, and modify the treatment plan while minimizing unnecessary procedures and risks.
• Describe your approach to managing a hospitalized veterinary patient requiring ongoing treatment and monitoring. Include how you assess patient progress, monitor vital parameters, evaluate medication response, document clinical changes, and communicate updates and prognosis to pet parents.
• Describe a situation where a pet parent disagreed with your diagnosis, treatment recommendation, prognosis, or estimated treatment cost. How did you explain the clinical situation, discuss available options and risks, obtain informed consent, and protect the patient's welfare while maintaining a professional relationship?
• Why do you believe you are suitable for the Lead Veterinary Physician position at RPK Critter Care & Animal Hospital? Describe the clinical strengths, leadership experience, and improvements you would bring to the hospital. What would be your priorities during your first 90 days?
• Please describe your veterinary qualifications, professional registration status in Pakistan, total years of post-qualification experience, and the veterinary hospitals or clinics where you have worked. Briefly explain your primary clinical responsibilities and the types of companion animal cases you have managed independently.

Work Location: In person