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Did you know that your pet’s oral health has an impact on the quality of life your pet experiences as well as how long they live? Keeping your pet happy and healthy requires more than just an annual teeth cleaning. More than 80% of dogs and 50% of cats develop periodontal disease, and many pets do not show the pain they suffer from infection and other dental issues. Board-Certified Veterinary Dentist Dr. Honzelka is skilled in preventing and treating dental disease in dogs and cats through regular exams, cleanings, oral surgery, and other services.

Hours of Clinical Operation:
Monday – Thursday
7 am – 5 pm

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Board-Certified Veterinary Dentist®

Placing your trust in a Board-Certified Veterinary Dentist® ensures that your pet gets the best and safest dental care available. Dr. Honzelka and the team at Veterinary Dental Specialists of Wisconsin provide high-quality advanced veterinary dental care and oral surgery.

What Others Are Saying

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R Dohe
August 30, 2026
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I was so stressed for my cat’s procedure yesterday. The employees at this facility were so kind and walked me through everything very thoroughly. They sent updates and called when they said they would. Everything went great! At the end, they put together a very extensive packet of aftercare instructions for me. I definitely got the feeling that they love animals, do all they can for them, and know their stuff. *I need to edit this review. I called on a Friday evening with a concern, after the office was closed. Someone called me back very quickly to discuss Fergus’s issues. I’m so impressed!
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Amber Libert
August 19, 2026
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I cannot say enough good things about this office. From the moment we walked in with our cat Howard we were welcomed and cared for. Our cat loves everyone and this place was no exception. I can tell that everyone we interacted with was an animal lover. The explanations of our options were very easy to understand and you can tell by how it was explained that they were taking our cats livelihood into account when explaining them. When I have a need to for my pet to see a dentist I would drive the 90 minutes again without thinking twice about it.
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B. W.
August 19, 2026
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We are very happy with Veterinary Dental Specialists of Wisconsin's service. They texted us when our dog's surgery began and kept us updated throughout her stay. Our dog had an impacted tooth removed, and by that evening, she was back to her regular self and has had no further issues as of two days later. Everything went smoothly, and I appreciated Dr. Honzelka's call the next morning to check in.
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Shelly Hansen
August 18, 2026
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Dr Honzelka and team were amazing and so attentive to our girl. The first time I called, was because our regular vet referred us. I left a message on Friday of 4th of July weekend when they are typically closed. I didn’t expect a call til Monday but within a hour the Dr himself called me! After her surgery he called to check on her, called a few days later with results. Medically they were on top of it, making sure to take needed precautions and have an anesthesiologist consult prior to the surgery. She was in such good hands and he always was offering to answer any questions. Charlie gave them all 100 kisses because the earned 100 stars ⭐️
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Liz Giese
August 18, 2026
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From start to finish you all made this experience for Roxi and my family go so smooth. This was a big surgery for her and it was definitely hard on us to watch her about to go through it. You kept us informed throughout her surgery and called several times. The gentleness of your staffs voices and them telling me they promise it will all be ok while I cried put me at ease as they knew exactly how I felt. When we came to pick her up the time you all took with us to explain the aftercare was amazing and it was so neat to even get a flash drive of her ct scan. We are so happy we chose you and recommend you to anyone that might ever question where to take their pet when they need anything dental related! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! The picture attached was our drive home. You can’t even tell here that she is missing part of her bottom jaw.
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Tami Erickson
August 11, 2026
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My fur baby had a large tumor on her lower jaw but after several visits that included a consultation, biopsy & scans, and finally surgery I'm so happy to say she is "cured". The tumor was benign! The doctors and staff are so caring! They explained everything along the way and took excellent care of my fur baby and kept me reassured regarding the process. Excellent service and excellent, compassionate doctors and staff. Thank you all so very much!
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Maximilian Knauf
August 7, 2026
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This facility is amazing, they took care of me and my pup quickly- they even accepted me as an emergency on an already full day. They stayed after hours to help me and my pup with her jaw- they were informative, have great communication and were active in following up and answering all of my questions, they made an intense process feel easy and effortless and were focused on the best and most effective outcome for our case. Thank you!
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Erik Dial
July 31, 2026
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If you’re looking for a dentist for your dog, look no further than Veterinary Dental Specialists of Wisconsin in Germantown. Our experience with Dr. Honzelka and staff over the past several years have been beyond exceptional! The kindness and caring they take with our mini schnauzer, and the outstanding service they provide is HIGHLY recommended!! I must also mention that Dr. Honzelka takes the extra step to follow up the next day to see how your furbaby is doing. Keep up the amazing work everyone. You all ROCK!
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Ashley
July 29, 2026
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Honestly I can’t say enough great things about Veterinary Dental Specialists of Wisconsin! I’ve got a fussy French bulldog who caused some tooth trauma to himself. From the consultation to the procedure I was constantly impressed with the way the staff handled my pup! If anyone I know is looking for a recommendation for veterinary dentistry I’ll tell them about my experience and no need to look any further. Thank you Dr. Hamm for your patience to explain every detail and your expertise that put my mind at ease for my boy Bean. Thanks to the whole team for all you did for my pup!
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Lauren Scarry
July 24, 2026
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A few months ago my dog fractured his tooth. We went to Vetinary Dental Specialists and had a consultation with Dr. Hamm. She was very attentive to Teddy’s needs and thoroughly explained the process of what would be best for Teddy and risks and benefits of each option explained. I could tell they would take such good care of Teddy when he went back for his root canal. Teddy had his root canal completed with Dr. Honzelka. Dr. Honzelka was also amazing with discussing treatment options with risks and benefits of those options explained. He definitely makes you feel good about leaving your fur baby in amazing hands! Teddy seemed very excited to be there and get to hang out with new people, including the Vet Technicians. I could tell he was cared for so well because when I went to pick him up he didn’t seem to want to come home with me. He even planted his paws in front of the door. I had to pick him up to get him into the car. Overall myself and Teddy had a wonderful experience with Vetinary Dental Specialists of Wisconsin and would love to go back for any other dental needs Teddy may have!

Veterinary Dentists in Milwaukee

Veterinary Dental Specialists of Wisconsin is dedicated to providing high-quality specialty dental care for pets around Wisconsin.

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Steven R. Honzelka, DVM, DAVDC
Dr. Honzelka is a 1999 graduate of the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine. After graduation he entered small animal practice. Although he enjoyed general practice, in 2006, he was “bitten by the dentistry bug”. He started attending as much dental CE and labs as possible. A few years later, Dr. Honzelka made the tough decision to leave general practice and enter a residency program in Dentistry and Oral Surgery. He became a Board-Certified Veterinary Dentist® in 2015.

services

Veterinary Dental Specialists of Wisconsin cares for both healthy pets needing routine dental cleanings and patients requiring advanced, specialized treatment. In addition to preventive oral care, our team performs complex surgical procedures such as jaw fracture repair and oral tumor removal. We are also dedicated to preserving teeth whenever possible, offering root canal therapy on eligible teeth as an alternative to extraction to maintain comfort, function, and long-term oral health.

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Dental Radiology

Dental radiology is essential to providing proper pet dental care.

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Pet Dental Cleanings

Our priority is to provide world-class care for your pet.

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Pet Orthodontics

Orthodontics aim to ensure every pet has a pain-free and functional bite.

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Discolored Teeth

There are several reasons that we see discolored teeth in pets.

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Endodontics/Root Canal Therapy

Endodontics uses root canal therapy for fractured, discolored, and infected teeth.

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Oral Tumors in Dogs & Cats

Oral tumors are prevalent in dogs and cats.

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Pet Periodontal Therapy

We are experts in diagnosing and treating dental disease.

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Pet Teeth Restorations

We are highly experienced in composite restoration and bonded sealants.

Serving Pet Owners in Milwaukee and Surrounding Areas

Board-Certified Vet Dentist® Dr. Honzelka is experienced in treating a variety of complex dental issues in dogs and cats. Our compassionate team is dedicated to pain-free veterinary dental care for Wisconsin pets. If you have any questions or concerns about your pet’s oral health, please don’t hesitate to contact us to schedule an appointment at our clinic.

Follow I-41 to exit 52 for County Line Rd, Follow Signs for County Line Rd / Division Rd to our clinic, located below County Line Dental.