Upstate Veterinary Specialties

Veterinary Dentist / Oral Surgeon

About Upstate Veterinary Specialties

Upstate Veterinary Specialties (UVS) is a privately owned, multidisciplinary specialty and emergency hospital providing advanced veterinary care throughout New York State's Capital Region and beyond. Our 24/7 hospital combines exceptional emergency and critical care services with a collaborative team of board-certified specialists dedicated to delivering the highest standard of patient care.

Our specialty services include:                                                         

•        Anesthesiology s Pain Management
•        Cardiology
•        Clinical Pathology
•        Critical Care
•        Dermatology
•        Emergency Medicine
•        Internal Medicine
•     Medical Oncology
•        Neurology
•     Radiology
•     Rehabilitation
•         Surgery
•      Urgent Care

Position Overview 

UVS is seeking a board-certified or residency-trained Veterinary Dentist / Oral Surgeon to help build and develop a new dentistry and oral surgery service. This is a unique opportunity to become the first on-site veterinary dentist in the Capital Region and play a key role in establishing and shaping a comprehensive dentistry and oral surgery department within a thriving specialty hospital. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to design and grow a state-of-the-art dentistry program, with direct input into equipment selection, facility design, workflow development, and the resources necessary to support a successful specialty service.

This role offers the ability to collaborate with hospital leadership, emergency and specialty clinicians, and support teams to create a customized dentistry service supported by advanced diagnostics, dedicated hospital resources, and a strong regional referral network.

Qualifications:

•         Board certification in Veterinary Dentistry (DAVDC) or completion of an accredited dentistry residency program preferred
•     Residency-trained veterinarians are encouraged to apply
•     Strong diagnostic and surgical skills
•     Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
•     Commitment to compassionate patient care and client service
•      Interest in building and expanding a specialty dentistry program

Why Join UVS?

At UVS, work-life integration and professional satisfaction are foundational to our culture. As a privately owned and locally operated hospital with on-site leadership, we are able to respond quickly to the needs of our doctors, staff, and community. What Sets Us Apart:

Exceptional Technical Support

•        Highly skilled Licensed Veterinary Technicians, including Veterinary Technician Specialists (VTS), supported by competitive technician compensation modeled after human healthcare salary standards
•        Dedicated anesthesia technicians providing advanced anesthesia support, procedural assistance, patient monitoring, and pain management expertise
•        Experienced veterinary assistants, client relations professionals, and robust administrative and operational support teams

Commitment to Learning

•        Generous continuing education funding
•        Support for technician licensure and specialty certification
•        Comprehensive onboarding and mentorship programs

Work-Life Balance

•        Four-day workweek
•        Ability to transfer overnight and weekend cases to our dedicated critical care service
•        Flexible scheduling with autonomy over caseload management
•        Generous paid time off and floating holidays

Collaborative Culture

•        Open-door leadership philosophy
•        Team-building events and professional development opportunities
•        Inclusive environment where all team members are encouraged to contribute ideas

State-of-the-Art Facilities

UVS operates from a custom-built, 45,000-square-foot facility designed to support advanced specialty medicine. Our facility includes: