About Veterinary Dentistry Specialists
Veterinary Dentistry Specialists (VDS) is a trusted and exceptional dental and oral care practice for pets. As the only dedicated veterinary dentistry practice in the US staffed by board-certified specialists, VDS provides unparalleled clinical expertise. The team takes a compassionate and thorough approach, considering each pet's unique medical history and needs. From the initial consultation to post-operative care, the staff and doctors demonstrate kindness, candor, and a genuine concern for the pet's wellbeing. With a focus on advanced dentistry and oral surgery, VDS offers a range of services, including complex procedures and anesthesia care, all performed with exceptional skill and expertise. The quality care is among the all time top five ever. They are also easy to reach in emergent situations, responsive, caring, and clearly care about the animals as individuals. The prices may be high, but the level of care and expertise justifies the cost. Pet owners can trust that their beloved pets are in good hands at VDS, where the team prioritizes their health and happiness above all else. The doctor got right down on the floor with the pet, examined him, and took the owner through the likely possibilities. They drew up a treatment plan based on the possible scenarios. The price for sleepy meds, imaging, exams, and tooth cleaning was right on the low end of the pricing given, but there was nothing "low" about the price. The care received was wonderful, and the way staff made the pet parent feel comfortable and empowered through decision-making.
This is probably THE friendliest veterinary clinic I have ever been in (Woodbury VDS). Everyone clearly wants to be there and loves the dogs they treat. The doctor and anesthesiologist take time to meet with you and answer questions. Keep in mind, this is a specialty clinic and the prices reflect that, but your pet will be amazingly cared for and having an anesthesiologist on staff is especially important for more sensitive cases due to age and/ or health. They can also get you in much more quickly than most regular offices!
Between the Mount Laurel and the Katy locations they have single handedly kept my girls comfortable and working hard! You will not find a better doctor to take care of the needs of your working dogs. Plus pink teeth are pretty cool.
As a professional trainer of animal actors for the last 40+ years, I have a lot of experience with veterinarians. This practice easily rates among my all time top five ever. Not only do they provide absolutely the best quality care. They are also easy to reach in emergent situations, responsive, caring, and clearly care about the animals as individuals. Can't say enough good things about Dr. Rice and the rest of the staff. (Kiss in a scene from Blue Bloods, showing her lovely mouth which they have been treating so well 😍)