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. Dr. Honzelka is a Wisconsin native and worked at Animal Dentistry & Oral Surgery Specialists in the Milwaukee and Oshkosh area.
In 2021, Dr. Honzelka and some of his colleagues formed Dental Vetcations, to provide an up-to-date Continuing Education program for practicing veterinarians. In 2022, Dr. Honzelka started his own practice, Veterinary Dental Specialists of Wisconsin. This exciting new practice will allow for more advanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities for our patients.
When not at work, Dr. Honzelka spends most of his time with his wife, three teen-aged children, and pets. Much of this time is attending his children’s sporting events. He enjoys hiking, spending time outdoors (as long as it’s not too cold), and watching the Packers.
Available for Remote Anesthetic Monitoring
As a Board-Certified Veterinary Anesthesiologist™, Dr. Kennedy brings a wealth of expertise in anesthesia and pain management for animals.
His academic journey began at Cornell University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering. He then pursued his passion for veterinary medicine, earning his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Wisconsin. Following veterinary school, Dr. Kennedy completed a rotating internship at the University of Minnesota before returning to Wisconsin for a specialized residency in Anesthesia & Pain Management.
Dr. Kennedy’s career has spanned both private practice and academia. He led the anesthesia service at a busy multi-specialty referral hospital in Cincinnati before transitioning to academia as an associate professor of anesthesia and pain management at the University of Minnesota. Now, he brings his dedication and expertise to our team by providing virtual anesthetic monitoring.
With a special interest in managing high-risk patients, multimodal pain control, teaching, and total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA), Dr. Kennedy is committed to providing the highest level of care. We are excited for the knowledge and passion he brings to our practice!