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Dental Veterinary Surgeon | South West | Independent | Lead Veterinary Surgeon opportunities
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Veterinary Dental Surgeon – Independent, 100% Dental Practice
- 100% Focus on Dentistry – Work exclusively on first-opinion dental cases, delivering high-quality, affordable care without the distractions of general practice
- Empowered, Skilled RVN Support – Collaborate with two proactive RVNs working to their full Schedule 3 potential, including performing scale and polish procedures
- No Weekends or Out-of-Hours – Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with a fixed full-time rota (4 or 5 days), no weekend shifts, and no emergency cover
- Independent and Mission-Driven – Join a forward-thinking, independent practice leading a national movement to tackle dental disease in pets through prevention, education, and accessible treatment
- Excellent salary up to £60,000
Are you a passionate and experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking to focus on what you do best—delivering gold-standard dental care for pets?
Our client, a proudly independent and innovative small animal dental practice, is seeking a full-time Veterinary Dental Surgeon to join their mission-driven team.
About the Practice
This is a 100% dedicated first-opinion dental practice, committed to transforming pet dentistry from a costly side line to an affordable, essential part of everyday pet healthcare. Led by a passionate co-founder and clinical team, the practice delivers high-quality, affordable dental care to dogs and cats, tackling the nation’s number one pet health issue: dental disease.
What Makes Them Different?
- 100% focus on dentistry: No general practice distractions—just better care and better outcomes.
- High volume of quality dental procedures: Averaging 4+ dental cases per day, including hygiene and surgical procedures.
- Empowered RVN team: Two confident and proactive Registered Veterinary Nurses working to full Schedule 3 potential, including scale and polish.
- Client education and prevention: Preventative care programs and regular teeth-brushing classes for pet owners.
- Professional development: Clear clinical development pathways, with a culture built on collaboration, autonomy, and continuous improvement—not corporate KPIs.
The Role
- Position: Full-time Veterinary Dental Surgeon (permanent, sole charge
- Hours: 40 hours/week (choose from 5 x 8-hour days or 4 x 10-hour days)
- Schedule: No weekends, no OOH
- Support: Strong RVN support and a forward-thinking clinical culture
- Focus: 100% first-opinion dentistry, with the opportunity to lead and shape the delivery of gold-standard care.
About You
We’re looking for a Veterinary Surgeon who:
- Has a minimum of 3 years' experience in small animal practice.
- Is confident in and passionate about all aspects of first-opinion dentistry
- Thrives in sole charge roles with strong team support
- Is collaborative and embraces working with autonomous RVN
- Has excellent communication skills and a genuine drive to improve pet welfa
The Package:
- Excellent salary up to £0,000 salary DOE
- CPD fully funded and encouraged, particularly in dentistry.
- Opportunity to lead in a revolutionary dental-first clinic
- Career development within a fast-growing start up environment
- Supportive, empowered team environment
- Generous holiday allowance
For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Megan on 01904 570056 or email
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