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Veterinarian

طبيب بيطري

Diagnoses and treats animals, from pets and falcons to camels, horses and livestock.

219Programmes in the UAE0Current job openings4Scholarships
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Career overview

What they do

Veterinarians work in clinics, equine and camel hospitals, food-safety authorities and research. In the UAE, falconry, equestrian sport and camel racing create distinctive specialisms.

Typical responsibilities

  • Examine and diagnose animals
  • Perform surgery and treatment
  • Vaccinate and prevent disease
  • Inspect food and livestock safety
  • Advise owners and farms

Skills you'll need

Biology & chemistryCalm handling of animalsSurgical skillCommunication with ownersResilience

How much it relies on

MathematicsLow
TechnologyLow
ScienceHigh

Work style

IndependentTeam-based
TheoreticalHands-on
FieldworkLaboratory

Advantages

  • Work with animals you love
  • Unique UAE specialisms (falcons, camels, horses)
  • Food-safety and public-health roles

Disadvantages

  • Long, demanding degree
  • Emotional cases
  • Physical risks with large animals

Growth & future opportunities

Editorial view: niche but stable, with demand in companion-animal and specialist veterinary care.

Career content is written by the Masari editorial team. Last reviewed 21 Oct 2026.

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Study in the UAE

Programs at UAE institutions that lead to this career.

Average tuition

AED 68,000 per year on average for bachelor's programmes with published fees (AED 36,000–162,203, 32 programmes).

Master's: around AED 3,967 per credit hour (21 programmes).

From each university's official fee schedule. Yearly figures for per-credit schedules assume a full-time load of 30 credit hours. Excludes housing, books and other fees.

219 programs at 38 institutions

Programs and accreditation come from the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) register of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Tuition and duration appear once verified on the university's own program page; always confirm admission details with the university.

Scholarships for this path

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ADNOC Accelerator Program Scholars

ADNOC · Employer

Partial or discountUAE nationalsIn the UAEBachelor's · Master's

ADNOC support for high-potential Emiratis at approved UAE universities.

Dates not confirmedVerified· 22 Oct 2026
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