VDS Residency Program
Veterinary Dentistry Specialists offers two interactive full-time residency programs to motivated candidates at our Philadelphia area locations (Mt Laurel, NJ/Chadds Ford, PA) as well as our Houston area practice (Katy, TX). Our programs are structured such that the resident will be eligible to sit for their board examination in their third year with the hopes of graduating from our program as a board-certified veterinary dentist™. Strong mentorship, dedicated time for didactic rounds, and an emphasis on laboratory preparation are paramount to our programs.
We are an AVDC-approved residency site with all required equipment and diagnostic capabilities including cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) units at each practice. In addition, residents have access to training opportunities with our Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) Fellows.
Candidates are required to have performed a one-year rotating internship or equivalent experience. Highly motivated individuals interested in joining a fast-paced private practice environment with a focus on quality care and a collegial approach to case management should send their CV along with a cover letter of intent to Dr. Jason Soukup at jsoukup@vdsvets.com.
Mt Laurel, NJ/Chadds Ford, PA Program
At our Philadelphia area program, our residents share their time between our practices in Mt Laurel, NJ and Chadds Ford, PA, enabling them to collaborate with multiple board-certified veterinary dentists and anesthesiologists. These locations are comprised of board-certified veterinary dentists, anesthesiologists, and specialty dentistry and anesthesia technicians. The Mt. Laurel location also has a veterinary cardiologist for our patients and the public in need of cardiac care for their pets. Our support staff is highly trained to provide the utmost standard of care. A designated space and equipment are provided for laboratory practice as well as access to periodicals and required texts. The residents are highly encouraged to utilize all tools provided to get the most out of their training experience.
Katy, TX Program
Our Katy, TX practice is a newer facility with ultramodern equipment. It is comprised of a board-certified veterinary dentist, a board-certified veterinary anesthesiologist, and a specialty dentistry technician. Our support staff is highly trained to provide the utmost standard of care. Our practice has exceptional clients and a large variety of dentistry and oral surgery cases to expose the resident to the many facets of the specialty. The practice maintains space for laboratory practice and access to periodicals and required texts.
