Lead Veterinary Dentistry & Oral Surgery Service

EVG Specialty Network; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Relocation packages

Administrative support

Job summary

Friendship Hospital for Animals in Washington, DC is seeking a Board-Certified Veterinary Dentist (or AVDC residency graduate) to establish and lead a comprehensive Dentistry & Oral Surgery Service within our flagship hospital.

EVG Specialty Network backs FHA in launching this high-impact program, offering collaboration with a central hub of referral networks and advanced perioperative support to create a thriving specialty service.

Qualifications

• Board certification by AVDC required.
• Eligibility for veterinary licensure in the District of Columbia.
• Demonstrated clinical excellence in advanced oral surgery and dentistry, with strong interpersonal skills and an entrepreneurial drive.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive diagnostic, medical, and surgical care for complex oral, dental, and maxillofacial conditions.
• Perform advanced endodontics, restorative dentistry, periodontal therapy, oral trauma management, and maxillofacial oncologic surgery.
• Partner with Anesthesia, Oncology, Surgery, and Critical Care to manage medically complex surgical cases.
• Serve as an ambassador for advanced veterinary dentistry, delivering clear, compassionate communication to clients and referring veterinarians.
• Mentor rotating interns, technicians, and primary care clinicians while shaping service-specific standard operating procedures.

Skills

Board-certified veterinary dentist

Entrepreneurial drive

Interpersonal skills

Education

AVDC board certification / residency

Job description

Friendship Hospital for Animals in Washington, DC is seeking a Board-Certified Veterinary Dentist (or AVDC residency graduate) to establish and lead a comprehensive Dentistry & Oral Surgery Service within our flagship hospital.

EVG Specialty Network backs FHA in launching this high-impact program, offering collaboration with a central hub of referral networks and advanced perioperative support to create a thriving specialty service.