Residency Open Positions & Job Board
Job Posting Info
As of May 1, 2019, there will be a charge of $250 for a 30-day ad posting on the AVDC® website. The fee will be waived for Active Diplomates of the AVDC® for one listing per calendar year if they are personally posting with their personal contact information listed. Diplomates, please note that you can also use DipVDig to communicate to other Diplomates.
The AVDC® does not allow for postings on the website and emails through the DMS that advertise anything for sale; it is only used for job announcements, and it is only available to diplomates once per calendar year at no cost for a one-month only posting.
As of April 6, 2021, the Board has approved that each Diplomate have the ability to send one job posting announcement to Active Diplomates, Candidates, and Residents per calendar year via the DMS email system.
You can indicate this option on the registration form after you click the AVD®C Job Posting link below.
Please note, at this time sales of a veterinary practice are only to be posted through DipVDig, not on this website.
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Residency Posting Info
Beginning September 1, 2023, during the month of September each year as a diplomate member benefit, clinics having openings for residents will qualify for one complimentary 3-month resident openings per year, per diplomate.
You must submit your advertisement before September 30. The complimentary diplomate benefit postings will run on the AVDC® website from Oct. 1 – Jan. 1. After the free ad, if you choose to extend, the ad/ads will be $500 for the 9 months following, to be posted through September 30th of the following year. No refunds will be given for taking the ad down sooner.
Advertisements received after September 30th will not be posted. Late submissions may be considered for paid advertisement and Residency site may be contacted for payment. Please note this is ONLY for resident openings.
The list of approved AVDC® Residency Sites will remain on the website at no charge.
Once posted, any changes to the ad within the 3 months will have a $50 change fee, per change.*
The following language will be edited for ad posting:
The term veterinary dentist may be used only to refer to AVDC® Board Certified Veterinary Dentists™. For individuals that have completed a residency, the term “board eligible” or “board qualified or credentialed” are unacceptable. For residents that have completed an AVDC® residency the term is “seeking veterinarians that have completed residency training (NSS, SA, Equine, or Dual).”
*Please note: The employer is legally responsible for the content of an advertisement. The AVDC® is not responsible for the contents of a posting. If you would like your ad removed before the 3 months are up, or the 9 months for the paid advertisement, unused time is forfeited, and no refunds will be given.
Please direct any questions to support@avdc.org.
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The following language will be edited for ad posting:
The term veterinary dentist may be used only to refer to AVDC® board-certified veterinary dentists. For individuals that have completed a residency, the term “board eligible” or “board qualified or credentialed” are unacceptable. For residents that have completed an AVDC® residency, the term is “seeking veterinarians that have completed residency training (NSS, SA, Equine, or Dual).”
The employer is legally responsible for the content of an advertisement. The AVDC® is not responsible for the contents of a posting.
Job Listings
Posted: January 16, 2025
Upstate Veterinary Specialties Is seeking a Veterinary Dentist
About us
Upstate Veterinary Specialties, PLLC is a growing, privately-owned specialty and emergency practice located in upstate New York. As a privately owned hospital, the practice owners are active clinicians who take a team approach to manage the hospital. They make themselves accessible to the staff and are dedicated to making UVS the ideal veterinary practice for employees.
Our leadership, administration teams, doctors, and medical staff all work together in a collaborative environment to achieve our mission – helping pets live longer, happier lives through expert medical care and compassionate client service. We are a large team of dedicated professionals and take pride in being a leader in comprehensive specialty and emergency healthcare for pets.
The local Fellow of the Academy of Veterinary Dentistry has retired, and the area is in great need of a veterinary specialist in dentistry. The dentist would join our existing team of board-certified specialists:
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Our clinicians are supported by highly educated licensed veterinary technicians, including two VTS (cardiology and internal medicine), assistants, client relations specialists, and administrative staff.
Our facility
Our newly constructed 40,000 square foot custom-built hospital has two (2) exam rooms and one (1) procedure space/work room dedicated to dentistry. These rooms will be left open so that they can be built-to-suit. Any additional equipment necessary for a state-of-the-art dentistry service will be considered.
Our current equipment includes: 1.5 Tesla MRI, 64 slice CT scanner, fluoroscopy suite, digital x-ray, 4 high-quality ultrasound units, underwater treadmill, multi-parameter telemetry, endoscopy suite, multiple surgical suites, full diagnostic laboratory, and in-house pharmacy.
Our location
If you are looking for a lively and energetic region that balances its historic roots with a vibrant metropolitan area, look no further! UVS is located in Latham, NY, which is considered part of upstate New York’s ‘Tri-City’ area. Upstate NY offers each of the four changing seasons bringing different scenery and events that offer cultural enrichment and more! The growing area is centrally located between the mountains of the Adirondacks, Berkshires, and Catskills and the popular cities of Boston, Montreal and New York.
The area’s attractions include the Empire State Plaza, Saratoga Race Track and Performing Arts Center, Lake George, Thatcher Park, The New York State Museum, and more. In Albany, there is something for everyone, with a variety of restaurants, bars, and entertainment, Albany is a great place to work and play. The area provides a thriving business community and exceptional educational institutes with urban, suburban, and rural living that is sure to fulfill your lifestyle. To learn more about our amazing city visit www.albany.org/visitors-guide/
Join us
We work hard to be worthy of the trust of our referral network and community. Our clients see and know our compassion for our work, themselves, and their pets. The primary care veterinarians in our area are accustomed to referral medicine and due to the recent retirement of the only board-certified Dentist in the area, we are certain that there is a built-in caseload.
We value our employees and treat them like family. We encourage our employees to pursue a healthy balance between work and life and offer multiple incentives that speak to our philosophy.
The position offers a base salary, plus a percentage of gross profit. Additionally, UVS offers a competitive benefits package and buy-in opportunity for the right individual.
UVS Benefits:
- Paid medical, dental and long-term disability
- 401(k) with matching contribution
- Generous PTO
- Substantial CE allowance and time away
- Paid professional licensing and dues
- Relocation costs
- Employee pet insurance stipend
- Full time (4-day work week) or part-time position
contact us
Board certified specialists and individuals who have completed residency training in dentistry are encouraged to apply. Inquiries and resumes should be directed to:
Mackenzie Kaiser, Talent Acquisition Specialist
Phone – (518)783-3198
Fax – (518)783-0409
Posted: January 10, 2025
The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (PennVet), Department of Clinical Sciences and Advanced Medicine, Section of Surgery, Dentistry and Oral Surgery Service (DOSS) invites qualified individuals to apply for an open faculty position in the Clinician Educator (CE) track at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. Applications are currently being accepted until a suitable candidate is identified. The successful candidate is expected to have history of or potential as an exemplary clinician, educator, researcher, and academic leader in their field. Members of faculty in the CE track yearly perform 29 weeks of clinical patient care in PennVet’s Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital and participate in the clinical and didactic teaching of veterinary students, interns, and residents. The CE faculty member is expected to contribute to their field through scholarship that brings new knowledge and advances their field.
Please, check the link for more information: https://apply.interfolio.com/161002
Ana Castejon
DVM, PhD, Dipl. AVDC®, Dipl. EVDC
Board Certified Veterinary Dentist™TM
Fellow of the AVDC® in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS)
Dentistry and Oral Surgery Service
Ryan Veterinary Hospital- UPenn
3900 Spruce Street, Philadelphia
19104 PA
anacaste@upenn.edu
Posted: December 27, 2024
DEPARTMENT OF SURGICAL AND RADIOLOGICAL SCIENCES, SCHOOL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS
POSITION AVAILABLE: Assistant Professor of Clinical Small Animal Dentistry and Oral Surgery
The Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences in the School of Veterinary Medicine at UCDavis is expanding its surgical services and seeks a veterinarian with advanced training in small animal dentistry and oral and maxillofacial surgery. Areas of expertise or interest that would fit well
with current case load and expansion trajectory include maxillofacial fracture management including internal fixation and minimally invasive techniques, TMJ surgeries, surgical oncology cases including extensive mandibulectomies and maxillectomies, axial patern flaps, and palatal defects
management; however, all areas of dentistry and oral surgery expertise and interest are welcomed and expected for residency training.
SALARY: The salary range for this position is $172,200-$207,100. “Off-scale salaries” and other components of pay (i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step) are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience.
START DATE: May 2025 desired, but negotiable.
QUALIFICATIONS: Qualifications include a DVM or equivalent degree and board certification in the American Veterinary Dental College® (AVDC®) and advanced training (fellowship) in oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS). The successful candidate will have documented clinical experience and competence in small animal dentistry and oral/maxillofacial surgery, aptitude and experience in or interest in clinical teaching, and a record of creative scholarship. Experience with advanced surgical oncology and maxillofacial traumatology is preferred. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required to join our collaborative team.
Must be eligible for veterinary medical licensing in the State of California (California Business and Professions Code Section 4846-4857). Individuals must obtain a full CA license (CA Business and Professions Code Section 4846) or a University license (CA Business and Professions Code Section
4848.1) prior to beginning clinical duties.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Clinical: The position includes a 70% clinical effort to the Small Animal Dentistry and Oral Surgery Service of the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH). Clinical effort to the Small Animal Dentistry and Oral Surgery Service of the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH) will include night on call and weekend, resident back up for dentistry and oral/maxillofacial cases only, and is calculated into the 70% Clinical effort. The number of annual clinical weeks is currently 30-32. The Small Animal Dentistry and Oral Surgery Service at UC Davis is aiming to run two receiving
schedules: a Teaching Service (with residents and DVM students) and a Faculty Service (residents and students are optional). Clinical time for the position will be distributed between the Teaching and Faculty services. Key responsibilities for the position include [1] directing, instructing, and supervising veterinary students and residents; [2] providing health care and service to in-house and referral patients; and [3] advising and consulting with referring veterinarians and clients.
Teaching: Primary teaching responsibilities include direct daily supervision and instruction of students and residents in the Small Animal Dentistry and Oral Surgery service. Other responsibilities include: [1] participation in lectures and laboratories in the DVM professional curriculum; and [2]
participation in the graduate clinical (resident) training program of the VMTH.
Professional Competence: The individual will be expected to advance the discipline of Small Animal Dentistry and Oral Surgery within the VMTH, as well as locally through participation and leadership in providing high quality patient care. It is expected that the individual will foster the VMTH
reputation for clinical excellence locally and regionally. The successful candidate will maintain clinical competence and strive for recognition of accomplishment in a focused area of clinical practice.
Creative Scholarship: Creative/scholarly activities are required, but in view of the emphasis on clinical service and teaching, the type of scholarly activity may focus primarily on integrating/improving clinical care, conducting clinical research studies, and/or improving veterinary medical education. Faculty are expected to advance the clinical discipline through creation and dissemination of new knowledge with documentation in peer-reviewed publications.
Service: University and public service is expected and may be achieved through committee work, participation in professional organizations, continuing education, and other appropriate means.
A global leader in veterinary medicine with a mission to advance the health of animals, people, and the environment, the School of Veterinary Medicine has a rich history of educating veterinarians and veterinary scientists, discovering new knowledge through a robust and progressive research
enterprise, and setting the standards in animal health care. Faculty are the heart of UC Davis Veterinary Medicine.
UC Davis is ranked 9th nationally among public universities and its faculty are internationally renowned for their distinguished academic achievements. The School of Veterinary Medicine is ranked 1st nationally and the VMTH has one of the most diverse, robust caseloads of any academic
veterinary health center in the world. The campus is adjacent to the city of Davis (population 70,000), 14 miles west of Sacramento (the capital of California), 45 miles northeast of Napa Valley, 72 miles northeast of San Francisco and 110 miles southwest of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra. UC Davis offers a generous benefit package including retirement featuring an optional pension plan, and several work-life programs. UC Davis values diversity, equity, and inclusion and has consistently been recognized by Forbes as a ‘Best Employer’ for Diversity and Women.
For fullest consideration, please review the full position description and apply here: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF06883
APPLICATION PROCESS: To receive fullest consideration, applications must be received by January 22, 2025. Position will be open until filled.
Interested applicants should submit:
1.) a letter of intent outlining special interest in the position, overall related qualifications, experience,
and career goals
2.) a curriculum vitae
3.) a statement of didactic and clinical teaching philosophy
4.) a statement summarizing research program and future goals
5.) a statement summarizing experience and professional contributions in the area of equity and
diversity
6.) contact information for four references
Application materials should be submitted by using Recruit, the University’s online submission
program: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF06883
For informal inquiries, please contact Dr. Boaz Arzi (barzi@ucdavis.edu).
For questions about the application process, please contact Inna Revzin (irevzin@ucdavis.edu).
The University of California, Davis, and The Department of Surgical & Radiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, are interested in
candidates who are committed to the highest standards of scholarship and professional activities, and to the development of a campus climate
that supports equality and diversity. The University of California is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. UC Davis is a smokeand tobacco-free campus effective January 1, 2014. UC Davis supports family friendly recruitments.
Residency Listings
Posted: January 13 – October 11, 2025
Overview
Are you ready for the next challenge in your professional career? We are seeking a dentistry resident to join our AVDC®-approved 3-year residency program at Perkins Road Veterinary Hospital in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Our hospital is just minutes from LSU and only an hour from New Orleans. Are you seeking a reprieve from the colder weather and in search for warmth? Then Baton Rouge is the place for you! Louisiana is a top culinary cuisine destination and we are conveniently located only a few hours from white sand beaches. Apply today to learn more!
More About Perkins Road Veterinary Hospital:
- Clinical days are Monday through Thursday
- CBCT and digital radiograph imaging
- Piezotome surgical unit
- Complete bone plating kits
- Very caring and highly trained support staff
- Very diverse case load
Who we are seeking:
- Highly motivated and hard working
- A person with a passion for learning and knowledge
- A passion for dentistry and surgery
- An organized individual with good time management skills and commitment to excellence
- An interest in teaching – technicians, veterinary students, and DVMs
Residency program:
- Our hospital is an AVDC®-approved residency site
- 3-year residency program
- Our AVDC® Diplomate will provide hands on training and direct mentorship
Requirements:
- Minimum of 18 months of clinical practice or a 12-month internship
- Current DVM and Louisiana license
- Comprehensive knowledge of the AVDC® residency requirements
- Current resume with at least 2 professional references
Benefits:
- Veterinarians always earn their base salary and never owe any money at the end of the year.
- Paid Time Off (You are not required to make up production while on PTO.)
- Maternity Leave
- 401k (You receive a 100% match on the first 3% you put in, plus a 50% match on the next 2%.)
- High Producer Bonus
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Critical Illness Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity, Life, and Accident Insurance
- Long & Short-term Disability Insurance
- Professional Liability Coverage
- TeleDoc – Free Access 24/7
- Access to Free In-House Continued Education (CE)
- Growth tracks for leadership development
- Mentorship and coaching for new graduates and experienced Veterinarians
Additionally, we invest in your wellbeing and growth through a variety of programs.
Your True PTO vs No Negative Accrual: A Game-Changer for DVMs
Taking time off shouldn’t come with a side of anxiety. That’s where our True PTO makes all the difference. Forget about the old stress of negative accrual and having to catch up. With True PTO, your base pay is protected – no ifs, ands, or buts. The true benefit? Our veterinarians consistently pocket more cash than they typically would have if they did not have negative accrual. It’s not just about avoiding financial penalties for taking a break; it’s about genuinely benefiting from it.
High Producers Bonus
Eligible DVMs will earn a bonus payout of up to 10% additional production in the month after contract renewal. The bonus rate will be determined by their contracted production rate and the amount of excess production. Here, you can earn a greater share of the success you help create. And the sky is the limit!
Lead DVM Foundations
In your career, you learn how to practice great veterinary medicine. But, you don’t always get opportunities to formally learn different aspects of leadership. SVP’s Lead Doctor Foundations program is designed to fill this gap by investing in the growth of current and emerging leaders.
Doctor Mentorship Program
Not 1, not 3, but 12 months of mentorship for first year doctors! To help transition from school to clinic life, both a coach and mentor help new doctors develop their clinical and non-clinical soft skills. Build skills. Build confidence. Build relationships.
Clinical Tracks Program
Committed to helping teammates grow, we proudly offer in-depth, RACE-approved CE credit facilitated by veterinary specialists to grow teammate clinical skills and enhance the care of our patients. Courses offered: Dentistry, Oncology, Internal Medicine, Dermatology, and Cardiology.
Posted: Through March 31, 2025
Veterinary Dental Specialists of Wisconsin is excited to announce an opening for a full-time resident within our new practice in Germantown, WI.
Our full-time residency opportunity includes an exceptional support team plus a structured mentor program that is expected to take 2 ½ to 3 years to complete. Residents have access to resources nationwide to enhance and create a more diverse experience. Salary and benefit compensation are more than competitive with other residency programs and residents that complete their residency and achieve board certification have rewarding ownership opportunities within our group.
Requirements:
* A minimum of two years of general small animal practice with experience in dentistry.
* Cover letter explaining why you want to pursue a residency in veterinary dentistry.
* Current resume including any dentistry-related CE attended
* Work history with at least two references.
Veterinary Dental Specialists of Wisconsin is dedicated and passionate about providing cutting-edge veterinary dental care and a comprehensive residency program. This is a new facility with plenty of space for growth and advanced diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities, including cone beam CT. We have close relationships with other dental practices and residencies throughout the country, allowing all of our residents to work together through journal club and case sharing to build support and camaraderie and also provide the foundation for research projects.
VDS of Wisconsin is located outside of Milwaukee. Enjoy plenty of outdoor activities, professional sports, festivals, and more. We are genuinely committed to maintaining a sound work and life balance and would enjoy adding a dynamic and dedicated resident to our amazing team!
For more information on AVDC® residency requirements, please visit https://avdc.org/resident-services/.
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Please apply via the link below:
English is the official language of AVDC®. All documents, forms and examinations provided by AVDC® are written in English, and all materials submitted by applicants and residents are to be written in English.
Use of Specialty Titles: The AVMA Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics state: It is unethical for veterinarians to identify themselves as or in any way imply that they are members of an AVMA recognized specialty organization until such time as such certification has been awarded. AVDC® has adopted the Guidelines for Use of Specialty Titles, prepared by the American Board of Veterinary Specialties of the American Veterinary Medical Association.
By signing the AVDC® Training Program Registration form, an individual submitting an application for registration of a training program acknowledges that s/he may not use the terms ‘board eligible’, ‘board qualified’, ‘veterinary dental specialist’ or ‘veterinary dentist’, and may not make or imply any connection with AVDC® until such time as the individual passes the AVDC® examination and is awarded the AVDC® Diploma.
The registration of an AVDC® training program of an individual who is not in compliance with the policy stated above may be terminated by AVDC®, in which case the individual will not be permitted to complete the AVDC® credentials and/or the examination procedures, and, when appropriate, the circumstances may be reported by AVDC® to the individual’s State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.