Make a Meaningful Impact Every Day

Join a team where your work truly matters. At the VA, our dentists don’t just treat patients—they serve Veterans who have given so much for our country. You’ll provide high-quality, comprehensive dental care in a collaborative, patient-centered environment while enjoying the stability and benefits of federal employment.

What You’ll Do

• Provide comprehensive general dental care (exams, restorative, prosthodontics, extractions)
• Develop and implement patient-centered treatment plans
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary medical teams
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in electronic health records
• Educate Veterans on oral health and preventive care

What We’re Looking For

• DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school
• Active, unrestricted dental license in any U.S. state
• Strong clinical skills and commitment to patient-centered care
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Experience in a hospital or public health setting (preferred, not required)

Why Choose the VA?

• Competitive Salary + Annual Performance Bonuses
• Up to 49 days paid time off per year (vacation, sick, federal holidays)
• Federal pension + 401(k)-style (TSP) retirement plan
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Malpractice coverage provided
• Continuing education support + potential student loan repayment
• No production quotas—focus on quality patient care

Work With Purpose

At the VA, you’ll find more than a job—you’ll find a mission. You’ll be part of a system that values compassion, excellence, and service.

Paid Time Off:

• 26 Days paid annual (vacation/personal) leave
• 13 Days paid sick leave each year with no limit on accumulation
• 11 Federal holidays with pay annually
• 5 Days paid absence to attend approved CME courses

Insurance:

• Health Insurance: VA employees have an outstanding number of health insurance plans from which to choose (premiums are partially paid by VA) Lifetime Healthcare Insurance options available
• Dental & Vision: Our insurance options also include exceptional vision and dental plans (premiums are partially paid by VA)
• VA employees have the option to use Flexible Spending Accounts, which allow you to use tax-free dollars to pay for medical, dental, and vision care expenses that are not reimbursed by your health insurance plan
• Term life insurance, family, and additional coverage options are available with the cost shared by the Federal Government
• Long-term care insurance is available as an option

Federal Retirement Plan:

• VA employees are covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security benefits, 2) FERS-RAE basic benefits (pension), and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan
• How is the pension funded? VA employees automatically contribute 4.4% of their salary each pay period and the VA contributes 12.2% of the employee’s salary each pay period for a total annual contribution percentage equal to 16.6% of the employee’s salary
• Similar to the 401(k) savings plans widely available in the private sector, the TSP allows employees to tax defer a portion of their income each year, subject to the requirements of the Internal Revenue Service. For calendar year 2025, employees under the age of 50 may contribute up to $23,500, while those over age 50 are eligible to make catch-up contributions that allow them to defer up to $31,000.
• The Federal Government also provides an automatic basic contribution (1% of salary) and up to 4% of salary in matching contributions, depending on the amount of the employee contribution
• For retired military personnel, these benefits are in addition to full monthly retirement pay or pension
• In addition to FERS, VA provides health care insurance coverage for retired personnel
• Disability Retirement
• Employees are vested in a federal pension after only 5 years service