Posted on: Thu 04-09-2025

Woodgate Structure Limited is a Human Resources Management and Business structuring Company with a Mindset Structured towards Sincerity of Purpose, Professionalism and Integrity.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Surgical Veterinary Doctor

Location: Garki Area 11, Abuja (FCT)

Employment Type: Full-time

 

Job Description

• A surgical veterinary doctor performs complex surgical procedures on animals, requiring them to diagnose conditions needing surgery, develop surgical plans, administer anesthesia, perform operations, and oversee post-operative care.
• Key responsibilities include staying current with surgical advancements, collaborating with other professionals, maintaining detailed patient records, and educating owners on care.They also handle ethical considerations and may work on-call for emergencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnosis: Accurately diagnose conditions in various animal species that require surgical intervention.
• Surgical Planning: Create detailed surgical plans tailored to each patient's specific needs and condition.
• Anesthesia Management: Administer and monitor anesthesia during surgical procedures to ensure patient safety.
• Performing Surgery: Execute a wide range of surgical procedures, including complex orthopedic, soft tissue, and emergency surgeries.
• Post-Operative Care: Oversee and provide comprehensive post-operative care to ensure the patient's optimal recovery.
• Consultation & Education: Consult with animal owners, explaining surgical options, potential outcomes, and providing advice on post-operative care and overall well-being.
• Collaboration: Work with other veterinary professionals, including technicians and other specialists, to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complicated cases.
• Record Keeping: Maintain detailed and accurate records of all surgical procedures, patient progress, and outcomes.

Essential Skills & Knowledge

• Surgical Expertise: Extensive knowledge and practical skill in various surgical techniques.
• Anesthesia & Critical Care: Proficient in managing anesthesia and handling critical care situations.
• Diagnostic Skills: Ability to interpret diagnostic tests, such as X-rays, blood tests, and scans.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills for interacting with owners and colleagues.
• Ethical Judgment: Ability to navigate complex ethical situations, including difficult treatment decisions.
• Continuous Learning: A commitment to ongoing education and professional development to stay updated on advancements in veterinary surgery.

Work Environment & Demands:

• Environment: Can work in various settings, such as specialized animal hospitals, research facilities, or academic institutions.
• Demands: A physically and emotionally demanding role, requiring handling uncooperative animals and working on-call for emergencies.
• Ethical Dilemmas: May face ethical challenges and the difficult decision of euthanasia for terminally ill or suffering animals.

Salary

• N120,000 - N150,000 Monthly.

 

Application Closing Date

25th September, 2025.

 

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the mail.

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