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Abu Dhabi's Longest-Established Vet Clinic

Caring for Abu Dhabi's pets since 1981

Led by Dr. Faisal Shaheen, we've spent over four decades providing expert veterinary care to families across Abu Dhabi β€” from household cats and dogs to parrots, reptiles, and exotic species other clinics won't see. Available 24/7 when it matters most.

24/7 Emergency Care
Exotic Animals Welcome
International Pet Travel
44+
Years of Care
Dr. Faisal Shaheen examining a cat with stethoscope at New Veterinary Clinic Abu Dhabi
Happy, well-cared-for tabby cat patient
1981
Founded
44+
Years Serving Abu Dhabi
24/7
Emergency Cover
All
Animals β€” Including Exotics

Comprehensive care for every pet

From routine wellness checks to emergency surgery, exotic animal care to international travel certificates β€” we handle it all under one roof in Abu Dhabi.

Is your pet having an emergency?

Don't wait. Call us now β€” Dr. Faisal is available around the clock. You'll always speak to the vet directly, not an answering service.

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Clinic: Sat–Thu 10am–6pm Β· Friday closed
Emergency line: 24 hours / 7 days a week
Dr. Faisal Shaheen, founder of New Veterinary Clinic Abu Dhabi, with a young Rottweiler patient
circa 1980s Featured in a 1980s Gulf News article β€” Dr. Faisal Shaheen at the New Veterinary Clinic Abu Dhabi

Dr. Faisal Shaheen β€” 44 years in practice

Dr. Faisal opened the New Veterinary Clinic in Abu Dhabi in 1981 β€” making it one of the longest-running private veterinary practices in the UAE. Over four decades, he has treated everything from household cats and dogs to leopard cubs, pythons, falcons, and primates.

His philosophy is simple: every animal deserves the same dedication you'd give a family member. That's why he still answers emergency calls personally, and why clients trust him with pets they've had for fifteen years.

Veterinary Medicine Degree UAE Licensed Practitioner Exotic Animal Specialist 44+ Years Experience International Travel Expert
Read Dr. Faisal's Story
Four decades of trusted care in Abu Dhabi
1981
New Veterinary Clinic opens its doors in Abu Dhabi. Dr. Faisal begins what will become the city's most enduring private vet practice.
1990s
As Abu Dhabi grows, the clinic becomes the go-to for expat families navigating UAE pet ownership and a quickly changing city.
2000s
International pet travel services formalised. First clinic in Abu Dhabi recognised for handling complex export health certificates.
Today
Still led by Dr. Faisal, still answering emergency calls day and night. Modern premises, same founding values: every animal matters.
Parrots waiting at New Veterinary Clinic Abu Dhabi β€” one of the few clinics in the UAE that treats exotic birds
Dr. Faisal treating a leopard cub in the 1980s β€” exotic animal experience few vets in Abu Dhabi can match
Dr. Faisal with colleagues and a large python in the early 1980s

Expert care for exotic animals

Most veterinary clinics in Abu Dhabi will turn exotic animals away. Dr. Faisal has been treating them since the 1980s β€” from parrots and reptiles to primates and big cats. He brings genuine specialist experience that simply can't be replicated overnight.

  • Birds & parrots β€” full examination, dietary advice, and treatment
  • Reptiles β€” lizards, tortoises, snakes
  • Small mammals β€” rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, ferrets
  • Primates β€” with decades of hands-on experience
  • Large exotic cats β€” historical experience & emergency referrals
Exotic Animal Services

International pet travel made simple

Relocating abroad with your pet requires the right documentation β€” health certificates, microchip verification, vaccination records, and in many cases MOCCAE endorsement. Get it wrong and your pet doesn't fly. Contact us as early as possible.

01

Book a consultation

Contact us with your destination country and travel date. Requirements vary β€” we'll tell you exactly what's needed.

02

Health examination

Dr. Faisal conducts a full physical exam and reviews your pet's vaccine and microchip records.

03

Certificate issued

Official health certificate issued on clinic letterhead with all required details for your destination country.

04

MOCCAE endorsement

We guide you through the Ministry endorsement process required for most international destinations.

Dr. Faisal handing a cat carrier to a client preparing for international pet travel from Abu Dhabi

Trusted by thousands of Abu Dhabi families

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"Dr. Faisal has been treating our cats for 12 years. He's the only vet we trust β€” he called us back at midnight when our cat was sick. You don't find that anywhere else in Abu Dhabi."
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Sarah M.
British expat Β· Abu Dhabi Β· Google Review
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"We needed a health certificate for our dog to fly to Europe with very little notice. Dr. Faisal made it happen. He knows the process inside out β€” every country, every requirement."
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Khalid A.
UAE national Β· Abu Dhabi Β· Google Review
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"I brought my African Grey parrot in β€” most vets here wouldn't even look at him. Dr. Faisal was completely confident, very knowledgeable. My bird is happy and healthy. Thank you!"
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Maria L.
Filipino expat Β· Abu Dhabi Β· Google Review