Sep 23, 2026 · 25 min · 9 segments
Thinking about becoming a veterinarian in Dubai? Here's what it really takes — from the qualifications you'll need to the day-to-day reality of practising in the UAE.In this episode of Tea & Tails, Dr…
So let's get into it.
Okay.
So I would say just like any country, you would need your bachelor's.
depending on the country, and it can be from four to six years.
Following that, you can start working here.
Before that, you would need to get your degree attested and you will need to pass the veterinary licensing exam conducted by MOCA.
Okay.
And so just to break it down as much as possible for people.
Sorry, these are really difficult questions.
Okay.
So to get the degree attested, is that quite a lengthy process or how does that usually work?
Not really.
It's quite easy.
You just need to submit your documents online.
There's this portal for that.
Submit it.
You get it attested in about a week or so.
After that's done, once you have your five years of experience, only then can you start practicing as a consulting vet here.
Right.
So that's something I think a lot of people don't realize.
So to become a vet in the UAE, first you need to have your bachelor's, but then it's mandatory to have five years of experience post-graduation.
So let's get into it.
Okay.
So I would say just like any country, you would need your bachelor's.
depending on the country, and it can be from four to six years.
Following that, you can start working here.
Before that, you would need to get your degree attested and you will need to pass the veterinary licensing exam conducted by MOCA.
Okay.
And so just to break it down as much as possible for people.
Sorry, these are really difficult questions.
Okay.
So to get the degree attested, is that quite a lengthy process or how does that usually work?
Not really.
It's quite easy.
You just need to submit your documents online.
There's this portal for that.
Submit it.
You get it attested in about a week or so.
After that's done, once you have your five years of experience, only then can you start practicing as a consulting vet here.
Right.
So that's something I think a lot of people don't realize.
So to become a vet in the UAE, first you need to have your bachelor's, but then it's mandatory to have five years of experience post-graduation.
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