Veterinary Referral Clinician - Dentistry
Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland
Referral - Vet Surgeon – Dentistry /
DentalVets [1329] /
On-site
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 leave
*Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
*Your birthday as a paid day off
Development
*Generous CPD allowance
*Certificates and further study encouraged and funded
*Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
*Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider
*All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
*All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
*Infection Prevention and Control Programme
*Quality Improvement Programme
Wellbeing
*Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
*Private Medical Insurance
*Cycle to Work Scheme
*Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership
*Birthday Leave
*Non-accidental injury support
Professional Memberships
*BVA membership paid
*VDS cover
Additional Benefits
*Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
*Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
*Discounted staff pet care
*Service-related company sick pay
*Sponsorship for overseas employees
*Private pension scheme
📩 To apply or for further information, please contact Susan Thorne at [email protected] with your CV and a cover letter.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
