Veterinary Dental Specialties & Oral Surgery

Veterinary Dental Specialties & Oral Surgery Veterinary Dental Specialties and Oral Surgery (VDS) is the premier center of excellence for your animal’s oral care.

Our team of board-certified specialists do oral care and nothing else on dogs, cats, and exotics nationally and internationally! In veterinary medicine, pet dental care is still too often considered a nice-to-have. Yet oral health is the gateway—and often a predictor—of overall animal health. We are on a mission to bring the best, most comprehensive and cutting-edge oral health care to animals and their pet parents everywhere. At VDS we provide premium care at all of our locations in California, Nevada, Idaho, Florida, and the Gulf Coast. You can also get pet owner, vet and tech resources on our website and via our online and in-person classes.

🐾 Fall and Winter Events coming to VDS ! Register for these free courses with our team of veterinarians and partners! A...
09/24/2025

🐾 Fall and Winter Events coming to VDS ! Register for these free courses with our team of veterinarians and partners! A big thank you to our sponsors as well for making these events possible!

Oct 1: A Night of Skeletons and Bones! With Allen Skinner, DVM, DAVDC and Miriam Shanaman

Nov 5: Oral Tumors. With Allen Skinner, DVM, DAVDC and Dr. Lan

Dec 4: Feline Dentistry. With Ashley Greer, Brook Niemiec and Stephanie Hon

Register today for all our upcoming courses: https://www.vdspets.com/person-classes/.

🐾 Responsible Pet Ownership Starts with a Healthy Mouth 🦷At , we believe responsible pet ownership goes beyond walks, t...
09/23/2025

🐾 Responsible Pet Ownership Starts with a Healthy Mouth 🦷

At , we believe responsible pet ownership goes beyond walks, treats, and belly rubs. It means looking after every part of your pet’s health — including their oral care.

🪥 Dental disease is one of the most common (and most overlooked) issues in dogs and cats. Left untreated, it can lead to pain, infection, and even impact major organs.

✅ That’s why responsible pet ownership includes:
- Regular dental exams
- Professional cleanings when needed
- Monitoring for signs like bad breath, difficulty eating, or drooling
- Asking your vet about referral to a dental specialist if concerns arise

Your pet can’t tell you their mouth hurts — but we can help you spot the signs.
❤️ Because healthy smiles = happier pets.

Learn more at vdspets.com

🎓 LIVE CE EVENT FOR VETS & TECHS — REGISTER NOW!Join us in Austin, TX, for a feline-focused evening of continuing educat...
09/04/2025

🎓 LIVE CE EVENT FOR VETS & TECHS — REGISTER NOW!
Join us in Austin, TX, for a feline-focused evening of continuing education (and costumes!) 🐱

🗓️ December 11, 2025
📍 Alamo Drafthouse Village
🕕 6:00–9:00 PM CT
🎓 2 hours RACE-approved CE
🍽️ Dinner + drinks provided
🎭 Optional Cat-Themed Costume Contest!

Topics:
Feline Dentistry, Anesthesia & Radiology
Presented by Dr. Brook Niemiec, Dr. Stephanie Hon (Anesthesia Black), and Dr. Hernandez.

You’ll learn:
✅ How to handle common feline anesthesia complications
✅ Radiology insights + an intro to cone beam CT for better patient care
✅ The latest on feline dentistry techniques

🐾 Space is limited to 30 attendees!
🐈‍⬛ Costume contest winners receive a feline textbook by Dr. Niemiec!

🎟️ Register free now: https://www.vdspets.com/person-classes/

Two great CE events are coming to Dublin, CA. Join Brook Niemiec, Susan Burns, and Stephanie Hon as they share their kno...
08/29/2025

Two great CE events are coming to Dublin, CA. Join Brook Niemiec, Susan Burns, and Stephanie Hon as they share their knowledge of dentistry and anesthesia with the veterinary community. Register for FREE, thanks to our sponsors Addison Biological Laboratory, Inc., PerioVive and IDEXX.

October 22nd: "Don't be Afraid of Ghosts- Geriatric Dentistry and Anesthesia" Lecture at VDS Dublin

December 10: "Feline Dentistry and Anesthesia" Lecture hosted in Dublin (exact location TBD).

Register to save your spot: https://www.vdspets.com/person-classes/

Inviting our Las Vegas veterinarians and staff for an evening of Dentistry and Dermatology October 7th!You’ll hear from ...
08/29/2025

Inviting our Las Vegas veterinarians and staff for an evening of Dentistry and Dermatology October 7th!

You’ll hear from Ann Trimmer and Brook Niemiec and earn 2 hours of CE at Taps and Barrels.

You must RSVP by Sept 23rd to confirm your spot for this special free evening sponsored by Virbac and Hill’s Pet Nutrition.

See details below.

Animal Allergy & Dermatology Specialists

Inviting our Las Vegas veterinarians and staff for an evening of Dentistry and Dermatology October 7th!You’ll hear from ...
08/29/2025

Inviting our Las Vegas veterinarians and staff for an evening of Dentistry and Dermatology October 7th!

You’ll hear from Ann Trimmer and and earn 2 hours of CE at Taps and Barrels.

You must RSVP by Sept 23rd to confirm your spot for this special free evening sponsored by and

See details below.

Animal Allergy & Dermatology Specialists

✨ Meet Gus! ✨This handsome guy came into VDS Austin for his 2-week post-op check after having an oral mass removed. We’r...
08/16/2025

✨ Meet Gus! ✨

This handsome guy came into VDS Austin for his 2-week post-op check after having an oral mass removed. We’re happy to report he’s healing beautifully—and couldn’t wait to show off his big smile! 🐾🦷

Thank you to our for making our kick-off Saturday vet dental sessions a success. Huge thanks to Susan Burns, RVT, VT...
08/07/2025

Thank you to our for making our kick-off Saturday vet dental sessions a success. Huge thanks to Susan Burns, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia/Analgesia), for leading the lab and lectures.

Dr. Hernandez and the team were thrilled to meet more of the veterinary technician community and look forward to hosting many more. If you were unable to attend, let us know what topics you’d be most interested in hearing about at our next session.

Learn more about VDS Austin at: https://www.vdspets.com/location/austin/

Dogs love to chew—but sometimes it comes at a cost. If a pet fractures a tooth (especially premolars or canines), don’t ...
07/31/2025

Dogs love to chew—but sometimes it comes at a cost. If a pet fractures a tooth (especially premolars or canines), don’t wait. Even if they’re still eating, they may be in pain.

🦷 VDS provides a consultation and sits down with pet parents to explain the next steps. These may include performing root canal therapy or extractions to relieve pain and preserve function. Learn what to look for:

📘 https://lnkd.in/gDmvrdUy

Discolored teeth—purple, yellow, gray, or brown—are often dead and infected (93% of cases!). Even without obvious sympto...
07/29/2025

Discolored teeth—purple, yellow, gray, or brown—are often dead and infected (93% of cases!). Even without obvious symptoms, these teeth pose serious health risks.

Learn the signs and about periodontal therapy that can help your pet live a happier and healthier life.

📖 https://www.vdspets.com/services/periodontal-therapy/

Our radiology lab has sold out, and only 7 spots remain for our Session 2: Dental Anesthesiology Series this Saturday! G...
07/28/2025

Our radiology lab has sold out, and only 7 spots remain for our Session 2: Dental Anesthesiology Series this Saturday! Grab your seat and join Susan Burns, RVT, VTS, for an exceptional experience in Austin.

🔗 https://www.vdspets.com/person-classes/ -8-2-25-s2

About:
🕙 10 am Dental Anesthesia Series (Free)

Come learn alongside Susan Burns, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia/Analgesia), about the importance and techniques of proper anesthesia protocols for pediatric and geriatric dogs and cats.

Questions for VDS Austin? Email us at Austinstaff@vdspets.com.

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