Veterinary Referral Clinician – Dentistry

About the Role

DentalVets is Scotland’s only specialist veterinary dental and oromaxillofacial referral centre, and they’re expanding their talented team. You’ll work in a supportive environment where collaboration and mentorship are central to the culture—no lone wolves here, just clinicians who genuinely enjoy working together.

Your caseload will encompass the full spectrum of advanced dentistry and oral surgery: complex endodontic procedures, oral and maxillofacial surgeries, expert clinical advice to referring practitioners, and contributions to the centre’s respected CPD teaching programme. This role offers genuine scope to develop specialist expertise whilst maintaining excellent work-life balance—the hospital is closed at weekends, and you’ll benefit from generous holiday allowance and funded professional development.

Located in Haddington, East Lothian, just 30 minutes from Edinburgh, you’ll combine an exceptional professional environment with outstanding quality of life: coastal countryside, historic towns, and easy access to Scotland’s vibrant capital.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnosis and treatment of complex oral and dental conditions in dogs and cats
• Advanced dentistry and endodontic procedures using cutting-edge equipment
• Oral and maxillofacial surgical cases
• Providing expert clinical advice to clients and referring veterinary practitioners
• Contributing to CPD teaching and knowledge-sharing within the specialist referral network
• Working collaboratively within a 12-person team including specialist anaesthetist, board-certified dentists, and dedicated nursing staff

Requirements

• Board-Certified Veterinary Dentist™ or completed AVDC/EVDC Residency
• Genuine passion for all aspects of dentistry and oral surgery
• Strong teamwork and mentoring ethos
• Excellent communication skills with clients and referring practitioners

Benefits

• Flexibility: Full-time or part-time positions available
• Salary & Compensation: Competitive salary aligned with experience; £1,250 annual Care Fund allowance per vet
• Work-Life Balance: Hospital closed weekends; 7.2 weeks annual leave increasing with length of service; birthday as paid day off
• Professional Development: Generous CPD allowance; certificates and further study funded; access to IVC Evidensia Academy and Vetlexicon online encyclopaedia; research funding available; Infection Prevention and Control Programme; Quality Improvement Programme
• Wellbeing: Enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay); private medical insurance; cycle to work scheme; discounted gym membership; non-accidental injury support
• Professional Support: BVA membership paid; VDS cover
• Additional Perks: Pawsome Benefits (reward gateway with discounts and cashback); 5% employee/3% employer pension; discounted staff pet care; service-related company sick pay; sponsorship for overseas employees
• Facilities: State-of-the-art equipment including Fujifilm cone-beam CT, piezotome, 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
• Relocation Support: Available for the right candidate

About the Practice

DentalVets is Scotland’s premier specialist veterinary dental and oromaxillofacial referral centre, based in Haddington, East Lothian. The practice is part of IVC Evidensia, the UK’s leading veterinary services group. The team comprises 12 clinicians: a specialist anaesthetist, board-certified veterinary dentist, board-eligible dentist, a dual-certificate holder in dentistry and surgery, and a nurse undertaking the AVDT VTS (dentistry) qualification. The culture is built on collaboration, mentorship, and mutual support, with regular in-house CPD sessions and team-building activities.

The centre is equipped with cutting-edge facilities including cone-beam CT imaging, advanced surgical instrumentation, and state-of-the-art anaesthesia systems. As a Disability Confident Employer, DentalVets is committed to diversity, equality, inclusion, and belonging, and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds and those with long-term health conditions.