Veterinary Dentist and Oral Surgeon

National Veterinary Associates; Deerfield; On-site; CAD 208,000 - 319,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

FSA

HRA

Annual CE allowance

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, offers an opportunity to practice advanced dentistry and oral surgery at a 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital with autonomy over your appointment and procedure schedule.

You will work with a dedicated team and have access to CT, fluoroscopy, X-ray, ultrasound, and Olympus endoscopy to support complex cases, while collaborating with Emergency, Surgery, Internal Medicine, and Critical Care teams.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for licensure.
• Board Certification in Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery or residency-trained in dentistry.
• Strong communication skills with a client-centered approach.
• Collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.
• Passion for continuous learning, teamwork, and advancing specialty medicine.
• Interest in developing and growing a dentistry and oral surgery service within a multidisciplinary hospital.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive dentistry and oral surgery care for referred patients within a collaborative emergency and specialty hospital.
• Develop appointment and procedure schedules aligned with clinical interests and workflow.
• Utilize advanced diagnostics (CT, fluoroscopy, X-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy) to support complex cases.
• Collaborate with Emergency, Surgery, Internal Medicine, and Critical Care teams for integrated care.
• Partner with dedicated technician team to deliver anesthesia, procedures, and postoperative care.
• Grow the dentistry and oral surgery service through referrals and expanded patient access.
• Build strong relationships with referring veterinarians through clear communication and high-quality care.
• Communicate empathetically with pet owners about diagnosis, options, and outcomes.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaborative mindset

Team player

Passion for learning

Clinical excellence

Education

DVM or equivalent

Board Certification in Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery

Job description

Competitive base salary plus production, with no negative accrual
Extremely generous sign-on bonus and retention bonus
Full-time opportunity in Western Massachusetts
Schedule: 4 days per week with no on-call, weekend, or holiday requirements

If you’re looking for a place where you can practice advanced dentistry and oral surgery while having the freedom to shape your own service, Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (VESH) offers an opportunity to do exactly that. You’ll join an established 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital where innovation, professional growth, and quality of life are genuinely valued.

Your practice will be supported by a dedicated minimum two-person certified technician team and a specialty services liaison team, allowing you to focus on your patients rather than administrative details. You’ll also have the autonomy to develop your own appointment and procedure schedule while working just four days per week with no on-call, weekend, or holiday requirements.

VESH serves the Western Massachusetts, Northern Connecticut, Southern Vermont, and New Hampshire veterinary communities and offers a collaborative environment with Surgery, Internal Medicine, Critical Care, and Emergency services. The hospital is equipped with advanced diagnostic and procedural technology, including Olympus endoscopy equipment, CT, fluoroscopy, digital X-ray, Logiq E10S ultrasound, a full blood bank, and a ventilator.

Culture is a major part of what makes VESH different. We prioritize cultural fit because we believe exceptional medicine starts with a team that communicates well, supports one another, and genuinely enjoys coming to work. You’ll have the opportunity to bring your expertise to a growing specialty hospital while helping expand access to advanced dentistry and oral surgery throughout the region.

Location Highlight

The Pioneer Valley and Five College area of Western Massachusetts offers an exceptional combination of outdoor recreation, dining, arts, culture, and charming communities, all with a lower cost of living than nearby major cities. You’ll also have convenient access to Boston and New York City, making it easy to enjoy both the relaxed pace of Western Massachusetts and the energy of major metropolitan areas.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance

• Competitive base salary plus production, with no negative accrual
• Extremely generous sign-on bonus
• Retention Bonus
• Dedicated minimum two-person certified technician team
• Specialty services liaison team
• Freedom to develop your own appointment and procedure schedule
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Partially funded health reimbursement account (HRA)
• Annual CE allowance and additional CE time off
• Generous vacation and sick time
• Referral and incentive bonuses

In your day-to-day, you will:

• Provide comprehensive dentistry and oral surgery care for referred patients within a collaborative emergency and specialty hospital.
• Perform advanced dental and oral surgical procedures while developing an appointment and procedure schedule that aligns with your clinical interests and preferred workflow.
• Utilize advanced diagnostic and procedural capabilities, including CT, fluoroscopy, X-ray, Logiq E10S ultrasound, and Olympus endoscopy equipment, to support complex oral and dental cases.
• Collaborate with Emergency, Surgery, Internal Medicine, and Critical Care teams to provide integrated care for patients with complex or concurrent conditions.
• Partner with your dedicated certified technician team to deliver efficient, high-quality anesthesia, procedural, and postoperative care.
• Help grow and develop the dentistry and oral surgery service by identifying opportunities to expand procedures, referral relationships, and patient access.
• Build strong relationships with referring veterinarians by providing clear communication, thoughtful case recommendations, and high-quality specialty care.
• Communicate empathetically with pet owners throughout the diagnostic and treatment process, helping them understand their pet’s condition, treatment options, and expected outcomes.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative hospital culture focused on teamwork, professional development, and exceptional patient care.

What You Bring

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for Massachusetts state veterinary licensure.
• Board Certification in Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery or Residency Trained in Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery.
• Strong communication skills with a compassionate, client-centered approach.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.
• A passion for continuous learning, teamwork, and advancing specialty medicine.
• An interest in helping develop and grow a dedicated dentistry and oral surgery service within a multidisciplinary specialty hospital.

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.

South Deerfield, Massachusetts, United States