Vanessa Huizar
Vanessa Huizar was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, where
she obtained her Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification
from Palo Alto College in 2008. She has worked in general practice,
shelter, emergency, and specialty medicine. During this time, she
found her love for veterinary dentistry. She obtained her Veterinary
Technician Specialty (VTS) in Dentistry in 2018. She has had the
opportunity to lecture internationally and to over 300 technicians
locally. She has also helped host and participate in many hands-on
labs across the country. Vanessa uses her love of veterinary
dentistry to encourage others in the field to find what makes them
happy. Vanessa also helps run vaccine and wellness clinics in San
Antonio and helped start the San Antonio Chapter of The Street Dog
Coalition. She lives with her husband, Drew, and has three dogs,
Titus, Echo, and Rylee.
Does Your Dog Have a Tooth Abscess?
Dog tooth abscess signs include facial swelling, bad breath, and pus. Learn about tooth extraction vs. root canal costs, emergency signs, and pet insurance coverage.
Understanding Epulis in Dogs
Learn what an epulis in dogs is, from fibromatous to acanthomatous types, symptoms like drooling and bad breath, surgery costs, and recovery.
Does Your Cat Have Feline Stomatitis?
Feline stomatitis (FCGS) causes severe oral inflammation in cats. Learn symptoms, causes, full-mouth extraction treatment, prognosis, and what recovery looks like.
Does Your Cat Have Tooth Resorption?
Cat tooth resorption (FORL) causes drooling, jaw chattering, and tooth loss. Learn the symptoms, stages, causes, and treatment costs for feline tooth resorption.
What Every Cat Owner Should Know About Gingivitis
Learn to spot gingivitis in cats, from red swollen gums and halitosis to plaque and tartar buildup, plus how vets treat it and how to prevent it at home.
What Every Cat Owner Should Know About Periodontal Disease
Learn what periodontal disease in cats is, how to spot signs and symptoms, what treatment and dental cleaning costs, and how to prevent gum disease in your cat.