The 35-year-old staged a comeback in Test cricket after an injury gap of 28 months in the third and final Test in Sharjah, a match overshadowed by Hughes's tragedy.
Hughes passed away on Thursday after being hit on the head by a bouncer in a first class match in Sydney.
Vettori said he was unlikely to add to his record 112 caps for New Zealand -- he also played one Test for ICC World XI in 2005 -- but did not officially announce it.
Vettori added just two wickets and now has 362 in 113 Tests.
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"It's been amazing to come back into the group and obviously the performance of the guys which is something that I will treasure for ever but it is tinged with the sadness about Phil's passing," said Vettori.
Vettori said New Zealand were proud of their comeback after losing the first Test in Abu Dhabi and drawing the second in Dubai.
"I think within the dressing room there is pride to bounce back and perform so dominantly, when we look back we will look at it with pride.