Khalifa City A, ADE, United Arab Emirates
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IPATA Since
German Veterinary Clinic is a Fear Free Certified veterinary practice established in Abu Dhabi in 2008, distinguished as the Middle East's first Gold Standard Cat Friendly Clinic. Led by Dr. Katrin Jahn, a double board-certified veterinary behavior specialist and one of fewer than 10 worldwide, the clinic specializes in comprehensive pet care including pet travel services while maintaining a holistic approach to animal health and wellness.
AUHPrimary
Abu Dhabi, UAE
DXB
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
German Veterinary Clinic offers 9 in-house services: Boarding, Accepts Major Credit Cards, Grooming, Custom / Modified Kennels, Standard Size Airline Kennels, and 4 more. They also provide door-to-door pet transport.
German Veterinary Clinic is an IPATA member since 2008, rated 4.3/5 on Google (512 reviews), certified in IPATA Proficiency, BOAS Pet Shipper, BOAS Veterinary, LAR (Live Animals Regulations). To verify any pet shipper, check their IPATA membership at ipata.org, look for a physical business address, and read independent reviews.
Yes. German Veterinary Clinic has serves 2 airports (AUH, DXB).
German Veterinary Clinic transports Birds, Dogs & Cats, and Exotics. This includes exotic animals requiring CITES permits.
Yes, German Veterinary Clinic offers door-to-door pet transport — from home pickup through flight coordination to final delivery.
German Veterinary Clinic is based in Khalifa City A, ADE, United Arab Emirates.
German Veterinary Clinic is IPATA member, IPATA Proficiency, BOAS Pet Shipper, BOAS Veterinary, LAR (Live Animals Regulations).
German Veterinary Clinic serves 2 airports: AUH, DXB. Primary: AUH.
Location
Khalifa City A, ADE, United Arab Emirates
512 reviews
Extremely Disappointing and Heartbreaking Experience If you truly love your pets and see them as family, please think twice before coming to this clinic. I brought my baby girl Thea here after she was diagnosed with parvo. She was literally fighting for her life, and instead of compassion or urgency, all they talked about was money. They assigned a doctor whose accent was extremely hard to understand (and I consider myself good in English), which made an already stressful situation even worse. I paid close to 4,000 AED for just two nights, and during that time my cat only got worse. I have 16 cats, so when I say this clinic is bad, I say it with experience. I was at work, three hours away, absolutely devastated and begging for a simple video of my dying baby -while they kept discussing payments instead of showing basic humanity. When you work in veterinary care, you should be closer to angels, not accountants. Taking Thea out of this clinic was the best decision of my life. I moved her to The Australian Vet, and in just ONE day she has shown incredible improvement. She is finally getting better. The only decent human being in that entire place was Senior Nurse Leo, who called me personally, apologized for how I was treated, and sent me a video of my girl. He is the only reason I’m not giving this place zero credit. If you value your pet’s life, warmth, and real medical care, please go elsewhere.
From the moment we dropped our kittens off for boarding for the first time I knew they’d be in safe hands. The veterinary care my kitties are receiving is beyond thorough. The vets, nurses and rest of the team are incredibly kind, compassionate and clearly love what they do. I feel like every patient/case truly gets the treatment and care they deserve with this practice.
GVC are very professional for pet relocation, fast, experienced, they provide very detailed explanation of the relocation process. Many thanks to Joanna Cole the manager, for assisting us to relocate our pet cat to Greece. She has high professional standards. Highly recommended.
The German Vet has been such a wonderful discovery since moving to the UAE. The moment you walk in, it doesn’t feel like a traditional vet clinic — it feels more like a welcoming home. The waiting area is spacious and private, thoughtfully set up with treats, enrichment games, and cozy seating to help both pets and owners feel at ease. Dr. Sergio was absolutely fantastic with my dog, Zen. He was gentle, kind, and incredibly respectful in his handling, taking the time to listen and engage in a real dialogue. I especially appreciated his openness to a more integrative approach, combining the best of Western veterinary care with my preference in holistic and natural practices. Zen has been struggling with allergies since our relocation, and with Dr. Sergio’s guidance and care, we saw a noticeable improvement within just a few days. The entire team is professional, supportive, and clearly passionate about animal wellbeing. They also have a curated selection of toys for purchase — we picked up a few since our container hasn’t arrived yet, and they’ve been impressively high quality and very durable. Highly recommend The German Vet to anyone looking for a clinic that blends expert care with warmth, comfort, and a truly pet-centered approach. Zen and I are both grateful!
My wife has taken our dog here for years. We recently switched clinic because the service has gone done and prices are high. Unfortunately, it’s sad to see it deteriorate. The owner who we used to rate, is no longer involved. The staff tell us she is focused on other things and no longer invests time in the clinic, which is very clear from how things have shifted. Used to be a top clinic. Now just an expensive clinic which is coasting on legacy.