Pets are welcome members of the family in many KAUST homes. In an effort to support healthy pets, healthy families, and a healthy community, pet ownership at KAUST is regulated, a veterinarian and grooming service regularly visits KAUST, and a dog run is available.
All pets must be registered. Pet owners are now able to register, de-register and transfer ownership online using this form.
For further information, you may email: petcare@kaust.edu.sa
International Animal Care is an independent operator that provides veterinary services at the port-a-cabin vet clinic.
What to know when visiting the Vet Clinic
Booking an Appointment
An individual vet appointment must be booked for each animal. In the booking system, select the needed service, then select an available appointment time. (This will be the arrival time for your appointment). Once you have completed all your bookings, the total time required for all of your services will be reserved for you and blocked out on the booking calendar. (If the total time needed for your appointment conflicts with another scheduled appointment, you will need to choose a different time/day.
More about IAC:
The Aussie Pet Mobile grooming service is an independent operator that provides mobile pet grooming and vet services.
The Aussie Pet Mobile use products that are environmentally friendly and provide a highly organized, professional 
approach to animal grooming.
Booking an Appointment
Appointments can be made by phone or WhatsApp at 05664-46670.
Note: Aussie Pet Mobile does not visit KAUST for a single appointment but will arrange to visit several KAUST households on the same day.
Royal Pet provides vet and grooming services via a van that will come directly to your house.
They work on the following general schedule and specific appointment times can be arranged directly through the company:
Booking an Appointment
Appointments with Royal Pet can be made on WhatsApp or over the phone between 1.00 P.M. – 9.00 P.M. daily at 05955-59758. Learn more about Royal Pet.
The Guidelines are provided to support responsible pet ownership and ensure a safe environment for everyone. Pet owners are responsible to read and adhere to the Guidelines for the Ownership of Pets in the Community which covers areas including:
If you are planning to bring a pet to KAUST or adopt a pet, please be aware of the species that are allowed in the community. All pets must be registered upon their arrival to KAUST. Animals that are found not to be registered may be treated as strays.
All pets must be registered at KAUST. Pet owners are now able to register, de-register and transfer ownership online using this form.
Pet owners need to upload the following information/documentation on the form:
Sponsor’s KAUST ID
Pet photo
Up to date vaccination records and proof of microchipping (if applicable)
A large dog run is available for dogs to run, play and socialize. The area includes seating and shade for dog owners. The Dog Run is located next to the Stadium and there is ample parking available. Please see the map below.
