Join Scotland’s Only Specialist Dental and Oromaxillofacial Referral Centre
DentalVets is excited to welcome a Board-Certified Veterinary Dentist™ or a Veterinarian who has completed an AVDC/EVDC Residency to our expanding team. This is a rare opportunity to become part of the only specialist veterinary dental referral centre in Scotland, based in beautiful East Lothian.
We are a close-knit, friendly team of 12, including a specialist anaesthetist, specialist veterinary dentist, board-eligible veterinary dentist, a dual certificate holder in dentistry and surgery, and a nurse currently undertaking the AVDT VTS (dentistry) programme. Collaboration, mentorship, and mutual support are at the heart of our work culture.
We are open to both Full Time and Part Time applicants
About the Role
As part of our team, you’ll be involved in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of oral and dental conditions in dogs and cats. Your caseload will include:
Advanced dentistry and endodontic procedures
Oral and maxillofacial surgeries
Providing expert clinical advice to clients and referring vets
Contributing to teaching and knowledge-sharing through our CPD courses
We are looking for a passionate clinician who enjoys all aspects of dentistry and oral surgery, values teamwork, and takes pride in building long-term relationships with clients and colleagues.
What We Offer
Flexibility: Full- or part-time position available
Competitive salary aligned with experience
Work-life balance: Our hospital is closed at weekends
Generous holiday allowance and funded CPD
Relocation support for the right candidate
Professional development: We actively invest in your growth
State-of-the-art facilities including:
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
Why Join Us?
Located in Haddington, East Lothian, we offer not only an exceptional professional environment but also an outstanding quality of life. Just 30 minutes from Edinburgh, the area combines easy access to a vibrant cultural capital with the tranquillity of coastal living, historic towns, and some of Scotland’s most beautiful countryside.
If you’re looking to make an impact in a specialist field, develop your expertise, and enjoy life in one of the most scenic parts of the UK, we would love to hear from you.
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. We are committed to the wellbeing and development of our team and regularly have in-house CPD sessions, as well as fun team-building activities and treats. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from:
Work-life Balance
7.2 Weeks annual leaveIncreasing holiday allowance based on length of serviceYour birthday as a paid day off
Development
Generous CPD allowanceCertificates and further study encouraged and fundedLearning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia AcademyAccess to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia providerAll our Vets & Nurses can apply for research fundingAll our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care FundInfection Prevention and Control ProgrammeQuality Improvement Programme
Wellbeing
Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy payPrivate Medical InsuranceCycle to Work SchemeInitiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membershipBirthday LeaveNon-accidental injury support
Professional Memberships
BVA membership paidVDS cover
Additional Benefits
Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailersPension – 5% Employee/3% EmployerDiscounted staff pet careService-related company sick paySponsorship for overseas employeesPrivate pension scheme
📩 To apply or for further information, please contact Susan Thorne at susan@dentalvets.co.uk with your CV and a cover letter.