Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency

Full Job Description

Develop your career with DWR and be part of something special!

DWR is a busy and expanding state-of-the-art, multi-disciplinary, small animal referral-only practice based near to Cambridge / Newmarket, UK.

With a large, varied and exciting dentistry, oral and maxillofacial surgery caseload, we are seeking a colleagues commence EVDC Residency-training in January 2024. We would also welcome applicants who are currently undertaking non conforming residency programs.

The successful candidate will work as part of our resident team and receive direct training and supervision from our EVDC and RCVS Recognised Specialist in Dentistry. The successful applicant will join a team of Specialist Veterinary Clinicians, Residents and Interns who provide our services in internal medicine, oncology, cardiology, soft tissue surgery, orthopaedics, ophthalmology, diagnostic imaging, neurology, anaesthesia, dermatology, emergency and critical care, oncology, physiotherapy and clinical pathology.

The Residency programme will be for a period of 3 years depending on progress (reviewed after 6 months and then annually) and is formally approved by the European Veterinary Dental Collage (EVDC); the intention being that the Resident will sit the EVDC Diploma examinations at the end of their training period.

Applicants must be either a Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, or hold a veterinary degree qualifying them for membership. The successful applicant will have at least 2 years’ relevant post graduate veterinary clinical experience, and hold a UK valid current driving licence.

As you would expect from the UK’s largest private veterinary referral hospital, we offer an inspiring and friendly working environment together with career development opportunities and an attractive benefits package.

If you share our passion for delivering excellence, trust and care then we would love to hear from you.

 Benefits

• 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave
• RCVS & VDS fees paid
• External CPD funded
• Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD programmes
• Career progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced equal family leave
• Wellness programme including:
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Eyecare voucher scheme
  • Free annual Flu jab
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Recruitment referral reward scheme

At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our Associates. We have an amazing team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our practices and central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available for everyone. 

Potential candidates wishing to discuss this position informally and confidentially are encouraged to contact Simon Tappin at

To apply, please submit your CV and letter of intent.

Closing date for applications is Monday 4th December 2023.

We are proud to be Linnaeus, part of Mars.

Linnaeus is a forward-thinking group of highly respected primary care and specialist referral practices in the UK and Ireland. Being family owned and part of Mars Veterinary Health, the largest veterinary company in the world , allows us to focus on advancing the veterinary profession to provide industry-leading pet care and unique career opportunities for our people.

Why Linnaeus?

-     We pride ourselves in offering high-quality excellence of service and clinical care for our clients and their pets

-     We lead on sustainability and collectively drive positive change for people, pets and the planet

-     We prioritise your mental health and wellbeing – valuing equity, diversity and inclusion

-     We support your personal and professional development with best-in-class career frameworks and training programmes. We will empower and support you to grow your career from day one.

We team up within our Mars family in partnership for a stronger future .

Linnaeus is an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We treat each other fairly and equitably and we are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse for all our Associates.

At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people.