How to apply and obtain a Veterinary licence in Abu Dhabi?

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Procedure to apply and obtain a Veterinary license in Abu Dhabi?

  • Visit the website.
  • Must register in the digital service here.
  • Create and fill out the form electronically.
  • Pay the prescribed fees.
  • Review the application
  • Examination of the veterinarian (required only in the event that the individual will be working in therapeutic and diagnostic facilities),
  • with the exception of veterinarians who will be employed by governmental agencies (provided that a letter is submitted from the governmental body stating that the veterinarian has passed the procedures for appointment and testing as well as the approval of his expertise to work with them)
  • and for the support professions in the event that the experience is not fulfilled (for a period of any less than one year), in the event that the individual will not.
  • Then Issuing the license electronically.

Documents required

  • Copy of valid passport
  • Passport size photo
  • A copy of the scientific certificates is to be attested by the embassies or consulates of the UAE in case the graduation is from outside the country.
  • A copy of the equivalence of the certificate from the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in case the graduation is from outside the country
  • A copy of the employment contract that has been reviewed and authorized by the appropriate UAE authority

Where to apply?

  • You can apply here.

Eligibility and qualification for Veterinarian?

  • Have a bachelor’s degree in veterinary medicine together with a minimum of 5 years of experience if the objective of the license is for treatment or laboratory diagnosis, and not less than 2 years of experience if he is a citizen of the UAE.
  • And with the exception of the requirement for experience, veterinarians working in government agencies are exempt from the requirement as long as they can provide a letter from the government body stating that the veterinarian has passed the procedures of appointment and testing as well as the approval of his expertise to work for them.
  • If the objective of the license is to sell or deal in veterinary products, you must hold a bachelor’s degree in veterinary medicine together with at least one year of experience. However, being a UAE resident exempts you from the need of having experience.

Veterinary technician

  • To become licensed (as a veterinary technician), you must either have a diploma that was earned after completing at least two years of study after high school at one of the recognized veterinary or specialized institutes in the country, along with at least one year of experience working in the same field, or you must pass an exam that was administered by the ministry (as an alternative to experience) Experience is not required of people who are native to the United Arab Emirates, hence this criterion does not apply to them.

Veterinary Laboratory Technicians

  • To become licensed (as a veterinary laboratory technician), you must either have a diploma that was earned after at least two years of study following high school from one of the recognized veterinary or specialized institutes in the country, in addition to having at least one year of experience working in the same field, or you must pass an exam that was administered by the ministry (as an alternative to Experience), The requirement of previous work experience is waived for people who are citizens of the United Arab Emirates.

Veterinary nurse

  • To become licensed (as a veterinary nurse), you need to either have a high school diploma or an education that is at least equivalent to a high school diploma in the country, along with a minimum of one year of experience working in the same field, or you need to pass an examination given by the ministry (as an alternative to Experience), Experience is not required of people who are native to the United Arab Emirates, hence this criterion does not apply to them.

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