Veterinary Dentist

### **Build & Lead a Premier Dentistry & Oral Surgery Service in Washington, DC!** Are you an innovative veterinary dentist looking to build something exceptional? **Friendship Hospital for Animals (FHA)** is seeking a **Board-Certified Veterinary Dentist (or Board-Eligible Residency Graduate)** to establish and lead a comprehensive Dentistry & Oral Surgery Service within our flagship hospital in Washington, DC. As a central hub for specialty care in the mid-Atlantic region, FHA offers the ideal environment, referral volume, and multidisciplinary backing to launch a high-impact, thriving service. ### **Why Launch Your Practice at FHA?** - **Build Your Vision:** Partner with hospital leadership to design your ideal schedule, select custom equipment and surgical instrumentation, establish clinical protocols, and build your ideal team. - **Built-In Referral Base:** Tap into an expansive, established referral network across the Washington, DC metro area, alongside FHA's massive internal referral pipeline from Primary Care, Emergency, and Specialty services. - **Advanced Perioperative Support:** Perform complex oral and maxillofacial surgeries with confidence, supported by dedicated board-certified anesthesiologists and critical care specialists. - **Expanded Modern Facility:** Work in a state-of-the-art, recently expanded 30,000+ sq. ft. hospital featuring advanced diagnostic imaging (in-house CT/MRI) and dedicated specialty suites. - **Unmatched Quality of Life:** Live and work in one of the nation's most dynamic cities, featuring vibrant neighborhoods, top-rated schools, rich history, and world-class culture. ### **What You’ll Do** - 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, delivering clear, compassionate communication to clients and referring veterinarians. - Mentor rotating interns, technicians, and primary care clinicians while shaping service-specific standard operating procedures. ### **Qualifications** - DVM/VMD or equivalent degree. - Board certification by the **American Veterinary Dental College (AVDC)** required (board-eligible candidates completing an AVDC residency will be considered based on certification timeline). - Eligibility for veterinary licensure in the District of Columbia. - Demonstrated clinical excellence in advanced oral surgery and dentistry, paired with strong interpersonal skills and an entrepreneurial drive. ### **Backed by EVG Specialty Network** Joining FHA connects you directly with the **EVG Specialty Network**, offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, relocation packages, and the administrative support needed to build a sustainable, highly rewarding clinical service. **Apply Today!** For more information, visit [](https://www.friendshiphospital.com) *Friendship Hospital for Animals is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees* US Pay Range $250,000—$300,000 USD