Job Description

Dental Veterinary Surgeon (Small Animal) – East Yorkshire – Up to £60,000

An independent, small animal veterinary practice in East Yorkshire is seeking a Dental Veterinary Surgeon to join its growing team across two sites in Bridlington and Driffield. This is an excellent opportunity for a vet with a strong interest or certification in veterinary dentistry to develop and lead this area within a well-equipped, forward-thinking practice.

The Practice

The practice operates from two busy locations, including a purpose-built veterinary hospital in Bridlington and a well-established branch in Driffield.

Both sites are equipped with modern veterinary technology, including:

• Diagnostic ultrasound
• Digital X-ray
• In-house laboratory facilities

The Bridlington site also offers:

• CT scanner
• Endoscopy suite
• Fully equipped laparoscopic, orthopaedic and dental theatres

In addition, the practice provides its own out-of-hours (OOH) emergency service, supporting both internal clients and multiple local practices.

A dedicated rehabilitation centre is based at the Bridlington site, featuring:

• Underwater treadmill
• 6m x 4m hydrotherapy pool
• Physiotherapy and rehabilitation consultation facilities

The Team

The successful candidate will join a collaborative and supportive team of:

• 16 Veterinary Surgeons, including certificate holders in diagnostic imaging, surgery and medicine
• A skilled team of Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVNs), including certificate holders
• A busy nurse training practice environment
• A dedicated client care team
• Specialist rehabilitation and OOH teams

The practice actively supports continuing professional development (CPD) and further certifications.

The Role – Dental Veterinary Surgeon

This role is ideal for a Veterinary Surgeon with:

• A certificate in veterinary dentistry, or
• Ongoing study towards a dental qualification, or
• Strong practical experience in small animal dentistry and oral surgery

The dental suite is fully equipped to support:

• Advanced first opinion dentistry
• Complex dental and oral surgical procedures
• Staged dental workflows

This position offers the opportunity to develop and expand dental services within the practice.

Working Pattern & Salary

• Full-time: 4 days per week
• Weekend rota with time off in lieu
• Flexible or part-time working options considered

Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum (dependent on experience and hours)

Practice Values

The practice is built on four core values:

• Compassion
• Commitment
• Integrity
• Teamwork

It combines a modern clinical approach with a strong focus on client care and team wellbeing, fostering an inclusive and supportive working environment.

The Opportunity

This is a unique opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon with a passion for dentistry to take a leading role in advancing dental services within a progressive, independent practice.

 How to Apply

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Lily on 01904 570056 or email l.thorpe@purovets.com

You can also WhatsApp us at WhatsApp - Purovets and we are always happy to answer any questions you may have about our great opportunities.  

To view all our vacancies, please visit https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/ 

And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply.

Ref no: JOB-57989