About this role
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
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- 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 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
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