Veterinary Dentist and Oral Surgeon

Job Description

Veterinary Dentist & Oral Surgeon
Full-Time opportunity in Richmond, Virginia

Compensation: $200,000 - $230,000 with 25% production.


Why Join Virginia Veterinary Centers.

Join an established Dentistry & Oral Surgery department within a collaborative, multi-specialty hospital that has been serving Central Virginia for more than 40 years. At Virginia Veterinary Centers - Short Pump, you'll work alongside a talented team of specialists and emergency clinicians who are committed to exceptional patient care, strong collaboration, and advancing specialty medicine.

You'll have the opportunity to contribute your expertise to an established service while working in a hospital that offers the support, resources, and strong referral relationships needed to provide exceptional care to complex cases.

At Virginia Veterinary Centers, 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.

As part of Ethos, your voice, growth, and expertise truly matter.

Location Highlight

Richmond offers the perfect blend of history, culture, and outdoor adventure. Enjoy award-winning restaurants, scenic parks and trails along the James River, vibrant arts and music, and easy access to both the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Virginia coast. With diverse neighborhoods, excellent schools, and a growing economy, Richmond offers something for every stage of life.

Perks & Benefits

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
• Competitive compensation
• 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:
• Provide comprehensive dental and oral surgical care for patients requiring advanced dentistry services.
• Collaborate closely with specialists and emergency clinicians to develop coordinated treatment plans for complex cases.
• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams to provide seamless, compassionate patient care.
• Communicate clearly and empathetically with pet owners during stressful and emotional situations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with referring veterinarians and support continuity of care throughout the patient journey.
• Contribute to the continued success and growth of the established Dentistry & Oral Surgery department.
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture built on collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning.

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 communication skills with a compassionate, client-centered approach.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.
• 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.

Candidates can confidentially submit their CV to Amanda Schultz at View email address on click.appcast.io for immediate consideration.

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You'll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You'll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

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.

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.