Veterinary Dentist (Board-Certified)

About the role

Friendship Hospital for Animals (FHA) is seeking a Board-Certified Veterinary Dentist (or Board-Eligible Residency Graduate) to build and lead a comprehensive Dentistry & Oral Surgery Service in its flagship hospital in Washington, DC. As a central hub for specialty care in the mid-Atlantic region, FHA offers a strong referral base, multidisciplinary backing and a modern facility to launch a high-impact service.

Key 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 safely.
• Serve as an ambassador for advanced veterinary dentistry, communicating clearly and compassionately with clients and referring veterinarians.
• Mentor rotating interns, technicians and primary care clinicians while helping shape service-specific standard operating procedures.

Required profile

• DVM/VMD or equivalent degree.
• Board certification by the American Veterinary Dental College (AVDC); board-eligible candidates completing an AVDC residency will be considered based on their certification timeline.
• 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.

What we offer

• Pay range of $250,000-$300,000 USD.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits through the EVG Specialty Network.
• Relocation packages and administrative support to build a sustainable clinical service.
• A recently expanded 30,000+ sq. ft. hospital with in-house CT/MRI and dedicated specialty suites.
• An established referral network across the Washington, DC metro area and an internal referral pipeline from Primary Care, Emergency and Specialty services.