Recent Clients and Case Studies

Meet Cowboy 🤠

Cowboy belongs to our lead licensed veterinary technician, Amariah. His mom and dad want to ensure his smile stays bright!

Pickles Before and After!

Pickles presented with a large oral mass.  The VDS Austin team worked their magic and successfully removed this large mass.  Histopathology revealed the mass was a peripheral odontogenic fibroma. The mass was completely removed with an incisivectomy.  Pickles can now show off her gorgeous smile!

Raven, we salute you!

We love to celebrate all of our patients, but Raven deserves a special celebration! She is a working human remains detection dog.  Her job is tough, but the closure she and her handler can provide to families is priceless. Raven was instrumental during the Hill Country floods in July 2025.  The team at VDS Austin was able to save her lower canine tooth with a root canal treatment, so she could return to work without dental pain!  Raven, we salute you!

Transforming Lives: Jack’s Journey to a Pain-Free Life

A few weeks ago, 17-year-old Jack Gergen came to us suffering from a painful tooth root abscess. Given his age, his owners were understandably concerned about putting him under general anesthesia but were committed to doing what was best for him.

After thorough pre-operative diagnostics and careful consideration of Dr. McNally’s recommendations, they made the decision to proceed with surgery. Under the expert care of Dr. Hernandez, Jack underwent a full dental extraction to remove his remaining teeth and eliminate his discomfort.

Today, the Gergen family brought Jack in for his post-operative recheck, and their joy was palpable. They shared how he’s like a brand-new dog—happier, more energetic, and doing even better than they had imagined. They also left us a heartfelt note expressing their gratitude, which we’ve attached.

Stories like Jack’s remind us why we do what we do. Helping pets live pain-free, happier lives is at the heart of our mission. A huge thank you to the Gergen family for trusting us with Jack’s care! 💙🐾

Buddha

We’d like you to meet one of VDS Austin’s clients—a gentle giant! Weighing in at 124 pounds, Buddha cannot be missed. He is a 5-year-old Persa Canario. The VDS Austin team, led by Sergio Hernandez, DVM, repaired his broken canine tooth with a two-step procedure that included a root canal and crown impression, followed by the second procedure to place the new titanium crown. Buddha is now ready for his upcoming birthday!