Welcome to Sacramento Veterinary Dental Services (SacVDS), advanced veterinary dentistry services for dogs and cats in the Sacramento area. Many dental, oral, and maxillofacial surgeries require specialized tools, techniques, and training.
Mission
At SacVDS, you will find compassionate service, up-to-date technology, and the knowledgeable veterinarians and staff your pet needs. Our staff is comprised of veterinarians and technicians who are passionate about animal dentistry and are exceptionally well trained and experienced.
SacVDS conveniently shares both staff and a facility with Cordova Veterinary Hospital. The wealth of academic and practical experience available at SacVDS makes our service an excellent choice for your pet's dental needs.
Services Offered
Dog Services
- Dog Acupuncture
- Dog Allergies
- Dog Anesthesia
- Dog Behavior
- Dog Boarding
- Dog Cancer
- Dog Cardiology
- Dog Dentistry
- Dog Dermatology
- Dog Deworming
- Dog Diagnostic Imaging
- Dog Emergency Care
- Dog Exercise
- Dog Homeopathic Remedies
- Dog Illnesses and Disease
- Dog Laboratory
- Dog Integrative Medicine
- Dog Laser Therapy
- Dog Medications
- Dog Nutrition
- Dog Pain Management
- Dog Parasites
- Dog Flea and Tick
- Dog Heartworm
- Dog Preventive Care
- Dog Endoscopy
- Dog Grooming
- Dog Laparoscopic Surgery
- Dog Microchipping
- Puppy Care
- Dog Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy
- Dog Reproductive Services
- Dog Senior Care
- Dog Spay or Neuter
- Dog Surgery
- Dog Vaccination
- Dog Wellness Exams
Cat Services
- Cat Acupuncture
- Cat Anesthesia
- Cat Behavior
- Cat Boarding
- Cat Cancer
- Cat Cardiology
- Cat Dentistry
- Cat Dermatology
- Cat Deworming
- Cat Diagnostic Imaging
- Cat Emergency Care
- Cat Homeopathic and Nutraceutical
- Cat Bathing & Hygiene
- Cat Endoscopy
- Cat Eye Care
- Cat Flea and Tick
- Cat Grooming
- Cat Heartworm
- Cat Illnesses and Disease
- Cat Integrative Medicine
- Kitten Care
- Cat Lab Work
- Cat Laparoscopy
- Cat Laser Therapy
- Cat Medications
- Cat Microchipping
- Cat Nutrition
- Cat Pain Management
- Cat Preventive Care
- Cat Senior Care
- Cat Spaying or Neutering
- Cat Surgery
- Cat Vaccinations
- Cat Wellness Exams
Location & Areas We Serve
History
Dr. Gates is a 1980 graduate of the Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine. She has been the owner of Cordova Veterinary Hospital since 1987. She has a special interest in dentistry, and has been a member of the American Veterinary Dental Society since 1990.
She has successfully completed two master's level courses in restorations, oral surgery, and orthopedics at the Animal Dental Training Center in Baltimore; and lectures and labs in Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at U.C. Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Gates has attended the Veterinary Dental Forum annually for 20 years, and has participated in laboratory training in Endodontics (conventional and surgical), Maxillary and Mandibular Fracture Repair, Crown Preparation and Restoration, Intraoral Radiography, Oral Surgery and Guided Tissue Regeneration.
Dr. Gates has lectured on dentistry to local veterinary groups and provided training at local veterinary hospitals in dental radiography and oral surgery. She has provided referral dental services to veterinarians in the Sacramento and Northern California area for over 15 years, and enjoys working with veterinarians and their patients to provide the best outcome possible.
Dr. Gates is also active in local and state veterinary associations, having served as president and treasurer of the Sacramento Valley Veterinary Medical Association and the Sacramento Veterinary Medical Association Charitable Foundation. She completed the Don Low/CVMA Practitioner Fellowship in Small Animal Internal Medicine at U.C.Davis School of Veterinary Medicine.
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Affiliations and Certifications
- AAHA
Additional Features
- Accepts Credit Cards