Dr. Ahmed Al-Qatrani
Veterinarian ▪ Founder & Entrepreneur
Professional Profile
An Iraqi veterinarian holding a Bachelor's degree in Veterinary Medicine and Surgery from the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Basrah. Over ten years of field experience across clinical practice, public veterinary health, companion-animal care and farm-animal services. Founded Iraq's first veterinary hotel dedicated to the care and boarding of pets in 2018.
Professional Experience
Founder & Manager — Iraq's First Veterinary Hotel
2018Founded and managed the first specialized pet-care and boarding facility in Iraq, focused on professional veterinary care and a safe environment for companion animals.
Veterinarian — Al-Artawi Solar Field Project
1 yearWorked within the TotalEnergies and RSK project, which included examining and treating the Egyptian spiny-tailed lizard, establishing an on-site veterinary clinic, and developing wildlife-appropriate care approaches Supervising the extraction and relocation of the Egyptian spiny-tailed lizard.
Government Veterinary Work & Public Health
Worked within the Veterinary Directorate, contributing to public veterinary-health activities, restaurant and butcher-shop follow-up, and meat inspection as part of efforts to reduce risks associated with Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever.
Poultry Operations Management
Oversaw table-egg production and broiler chicken farms, monitoring the health and production performance of the flocks.
Clinical Veterinary Practice
Diagnosed and treated medical conditions and provided healthcare for small and large animals in clinical settings.
Human Pharmaceuticals & Veterinary Applications
3 yearsPractical experience in human pharmaceuticals, applying pharmaceutical knowledge in veterinary practice and preparing and using treatments according to each case's needs.
Education
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine & Surgery
College of Veterinary Medicine — University of Basrah, Iraq
Key Achievements
- Founded Iraq's first specialized veterinary hotel for pets (2018).
- Field experience in a solar-energy project involving wildlife care.
- Experience spanning clinical practice, public health and veterinary service management.
Certificates & Courses
- Managing a Veterinary Clinic as a Successful Business (2026)
- CPD Seminar - Canine & Feline Wellness, Ectoparasite Life Cycles & Vaccination (2024)
- Veterinary Ultrasound (Sonar) Examination & Diagnosis (2023)
- Workshop - Publishing a Poultry Field Project (2021)
- Scientific Symposium - Hemorrhagic Fever, the Coming Renewed Threat (2018)
- Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery (2018)
- Veterinary Syndicate Membership Certificate