Veterinary Referral Clinician - Dentistry

About the Role

You'll join Scotland's only specialist dental and oromaxillofacial referral centre as a Board-Certified Veterinary Dentist or a veterinarian who has completed an AVDC/EVDC Residency. This daytime-only role offers a rare opportunity to work exclusively in advanced dentistry and oral surgery, with no weekend or out-of-hours commitments.

The practice is based in Haddington, East Lothian, just 30 minutes from Edinburgh. The area combines vibrant cultural access with coastal tranquillity, historic towns, and stunning Scottish countryside. The team of 12 includes a specialist anaesthetist, specialist veterinary dentist, board-eligible dentist, a dual certificate holder in dentistry and surgery, and a nurse undertaking the AVDT VTS dentistry programme. Collaboration, mentorship, and mutual support drive the culture here.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnosis and treatment of complex oral and dental conditions in dogs and cats
• Advanced dentistry and endodontic procedures
• Oral and maxillofacial surgeries
• Providing expert clinical advice to clients and referring veterinarians
• Contributing to teaching and knowledge-sharing through CPD courses
• Building long-term relationships with clients and colleagues

Requirements

• Board-Certified Veterinary Dentist (AVDC/EVDC) or equivalent qualification
• MRCVS registration or equivalent
• Passion for all aspects of dentistry and oral surgery
• Team-oriented approach with commitment to mentorship and collaboration

Benefits

• Flexible working: full-time or part-time available
• Competitive salary aligned with experience
• 7.2 weeks annual leave, increasing with service
• Your birthday as a paid day off
• No weekend working; hospital closed weekends
• Generous CPD allowance with funded further study and certificates
• Access to IVC Evidensia Academy and Vetlexicon online encyclopaedia
• All vets receive £1,250 per annum via Care Fund
• Enhanced family-friendly policies including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• BVA membership paid
• VDS cover included
• Pension: 5% employee, 3% employer contributions
• Discounted staff pet care
• Pawsome Benefits reward gateway with hundreds of retailers
• Relocation support for the right candidate
• Non-accidental injury support
• Service-related company sick pay
• Sponsorship for overseas employees
• Private pension scheme
• Research funding available for vets and nurses
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives including discounted gym membership

About the Practice

DentalVets is Scotland's only specialist dental and oral surgical referral centre, providing dedicated services for companion animals and zoo species for nearly 30 years. The practice operates from a purpose-built, state-of-the-art facility in Haddington featuring Fujifilm cone-beam CT, Piezotome and Securos titanium plating system, advanced anaesthesia equipment, IM3 CR7 and CR14 dental radiology, IM3 Tara tables, fully equipped sterile surgical suite, in-house laboratory, and pharmacy.

DentalVets is a major education provider in the UK for veterinary surgeons and nurses, with teaching methods and courses developed over twenty years and used internationally. The practice prioritises animal comfort and function, closely monitoring clinical outcomes post-treatment to ensure high success rates. Owned and operated by experienced specialists, DentalVets treats every animal as if they were their own, providing practical advice to help clients make informed treatment decisions.