Veterinary Dentist and Oral Surgeon

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Service-startup bonus

Sign-on or relocation assistance

Health, dental, and vision insurance

CE allowance

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

Job summary

Austin Veterinary Emergency & Specialty is seeking a board-certified Veterinary Dentist & Oral Surgeon to launch a new Dentistry & Oral Surgery service in Austin, Texas. This is an exciting opportunity to develop a service with the support of an experienced specialty network.

The role offers autonomy and the potential for a Department Head position as you contribute to shaping the facility's dental care services. Benefits include health insurance, retirement options, and a service-startup bonus.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for state veterinary licensure is required.
• Passion for advanced dentistry is essential.
• Interest in working across hospital settings and specialties.

Responsibilities

• Establish and grow AVES’s Dentistry & Oral Surgery service.
• Provide advanced dentistry and oral surgery services.
• Mentor and collaborate with the veterinary team.

Skills

Strong clinical and surgical skills

Compassionate communication

Collaborative approach

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

DVM or equivalent veterinary degree

Board Certification in Dentistry & Oral Surgery

Job description

Hospital Name: Austin Veterinary Emergency & Specialty

AVES is seeking a board-certified or residency-trained Veterinary Dentist & Oral Surgeon to launch and lead a new Dentistry & Oral Surgery service within our outpatient facility. This is a unique opportunity to help shape and grow a new service while contributing to the success of a dedicated outpatient setting designed to expand access to specialty care.

You’ll have the autonomy to establish and develop the Dentistry & Oral Surgery service while being backed by the infrastructure, expertise, and multidisciplinary support of the broader AVES specialty network. From advanced diagnostics and surgical resources to collaboration with experienced specialists across multiple disciplines, you’ll have the support needed to grow your service while helping define the future of the outpatient facility. The selected candidate will receive a service-startup bonus, with the opportunity to step into a Department Head role for those interested in leading the service as it grows.

At AVES, you’ll do more than practice—you’ll grow, collaborate, and help shape what’s possible in veterinary medicine. You’ll work in an environment where advanced medicine, mentorship, and teamwork come together to deliver an exceptional experience for both patients and clinicians.

Located in Austin , Texas, AVES offers the opportunity to practice in one of the country’s most vibrant and highly sought-after cities. With a thriving food and music scene, extensive outdoor recreation, and a strong veterinary community, Austin offers an exceptional place to live and build a career.

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

• Service-startup bonus
• Sign-on or relocation assistance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• CE allowance and professional development support
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Employee assistance programs

In your day-to-day, you will:

• Establish and grow AVES’s Dentistry & Oral Surgery service within the outpatient facility.
• Develop the service’s clinical scope, protocols, workflows, and referral relationships.
• Provide advanced dentistry and oral surgery services for a diverse referral caseload.
• Collaborate with the AVES specialty network and its established Emergency & Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Surgery & Orthopedics, Neurology, Oncology, Anesthesiology, Diagnostic Imaging, and other specialty teams.
• Leverage the advanced diagnostics, surgical capabilities, and clinical expertise available through the broader AVES hospital.
• Build relationships with referring veterinarians and help expand awareness and access to dentistry and oral surgery services.
• Contribute to the growth and long-term success of the outpatient facility.
• Mentor and collaborate with the veterinary team while contributing to a positive, team-focused culture.
• Provide compassionate communication and exceptional patient and client care.

What You Bring

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state veterinary licensure.
• Board Certification in Dentistry & Oral Surgery or Residency Trained in Dentistry & Oral Surgery.
• Strong clinical and surgical skills with a passion for advanced dentistry.
• An entrepreneurial mindset and enthusiasm for establishing and growing a new service.
• A collaborative approach and interest in working across hospital settings and specialties.
• Strong communication skills with a compassionate, client-centered approach.
• A passion for continuous learning, teamwork, and advancing specialty medicine.

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.