The mission of Fox Valley Veterinary Dentistry and Surgery (FVVDS) is to
partner with exceptional veterinarians to provide specialty dentistry and oral
surgery services to their valued clients with the highest level of professionalism,
skill and compassion. The partnership includes providing the best patient care,
an environment for professional growth, and the enjoyment of a mutually
beneficial relationship.
partner with exceptional veterinarians to provide specialty dentistry and oral
surgery services to their valued clients with the highest level of professionalism,
skill and compassion. The partnership includes providing the best patient care,
an environment for professional growth, and the enjoyment of a mutually
beneficial relationship.
| ABOUT FVVDS |
Dr. Cindy Charlier
Dr. Cindy Charlier graduated from the University of
Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in 1984.
After graduation, she spent the first 19 years of her
career at Dundee Animal Hospital. Her special
interest in surgery led to her interest in veterinary
dentistry and oral surgery. She completed an
alternate pathway dental residency program and
credentialing process for the American Veterinary
Dental College (AVDC) in 2001. In 2002 she
passed the American Veterinary Dental College
Board Certification Examination and passed the
examination for the Academy of Veterinary
Dentistry (AVD).
In October 2003 Dr. Charlier created Fox Valley
Veterinary Dentistry and Surgery as a mobile
referral practice designed to provide specialty
dental services and advanced surgical services for
patients in their "home hospital" environment. To
better meet the oral health care needs of the
Chicago and Northern Illinois pet population, Fox
Valley Veterinary Dentistry and Surgery now has
offices in Chicago and St. Charles.
Dr. Charlier has spoken about veterinary dentistry
to veterinarians and technicians throughout the
country. In 2006, she created VDENT Seminars
(Veterinary Dental Education and Training) to
educate the entire veterinary healthcare team about
Dr. Cindy Charlier graduated from the University of
Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in 1984.
After graduation, she spent the first 19 years of her
career at Dundee Animal Hospital. Her special
interest in surgery led to her interest in veterinary
dentistry and oral surgery. She completed an
alternate pathway dental residency program and
credentialing process for the American Veterinary
Dental College (AVDC) in 2001. In 2002 she
passed the American Veterinary Dental College
Board Certification Examination and passed the
examination for the Academy of Veterinary
Dentistry (AVD).
In October 2003 Dr. Charlier created Fox Valley
Veterinary Dentistry and Surgery as a mobile
referral practice designed to provide specialty
dental services and advanced surgical services for
patients in their "home hospital" environment. To
better meet the oral health care needs of the
Chicago and Northern Illinois pet population, Fox
Valley Veterinary Dentistry and Surgery now has
offices in Chicago and St. Charles.
Dr. Charlier has spoken about veterinary dentistry
to veterinarians and technicians throughout the
country. In 2006, she created VDENT Seminars
(Veterinary Dental Education and Training) to
educate the entire veterinary healthcare team about
oral health and its impact on all of our patients. Dr. Charlier enjoys the
opportunity to share her knowledge about veterinary dentistry with others. It is
her goal to change the way the veterinary healthcare team views oral health!
Dr. Charlier brings with her a high level of commitment and enthusiasm for the
profession. She believes in the creation of effective teams through honest open
communication, and mutual respect. Personal and professional growth are
integral to her vision.
Some of her honors and positions are listed below:
AVDC Dr. Peter Emily Outstanding Candidate Award 2003
AVD Fellow of the Year Award 2006
AVDC Examination Committee member 2002-2006
AVDC Policy Committee member 2005 - present
AVD secretary 2007-present
AVD credentials committee chairperson 2004-2006
AVD credentials committee member 2002-2004
opportunity to share her knowledge about veterinary dentistry with others. It is
her goal to change the way the veterinary healthcare team views oral health!
Dr. Charlier brings with her a high level of commitment and enthusiasm for the
profession. She believes in the creation of effective teams through honest open
communication, and mutual respect. Personal and professional growth are
integral to her vision.
Some of her honors and positions are listed below:
AVDC Dr. Peter Emily Outstanding Candidate Award 2003
AVD Fellow of the Year Award 2006
AVDC Examination Committee member 2002-2006
AVDC Policy Committee member 2005 - present
AVD secretary 2007-present
AVD credentials committee chairperson 2004-2006
AVD credentials committee member 2002-2004
Stacy Bell
Stacy has worked side by side with Dr.
Charlier in surgery and dentistry for the
past 23 years. She participates in the
American Veterinary Dental Forum
meeting annually. In addition, she assists
Dr. Charlier in the VDENT seminars.
They have created a partnership based
on mutual respect, open communication,
a strong work ethic, and a passion for
what they do. She is looked to as a
leader and is well respected by staff
veterinarians and her peers alike.
Stacy has worked side by side with Dr.
Charlier in surgery and dentistry for the
past 23 years. She participates in the
American Veterinary Dental Forum
meeting annually. In addition, she assists
Dr. Charlier in the VDENT seminars.
They have created a partnership based
on mutual respect, open communication,
a strong work ethic, and a passion for
what they do. She is looked to as a
leader and is well respected by staff
veterinarians and her peers alike.
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| Roxie, the newest addition |
| Stacy, Pecan and Avalanche |
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Linda joined our staff in spring of 2007.
Her primary responsibilities include client
communication, scheduling and
bookkeeping. In addition, Linda helps Dr.
Charlier prepare materials for seminars
that she teaches to the veterinary
healthcare team. Linda's career in
nursing brings valuable medical
knowledge, client communication and
organizational skills to our team.
Her primary responsibilities include client
communication, scheduling and
bookkeeping. In addition, Linda helps Dr.
Charlier prepare materials for seminars
that she teaches to the veterinary
healthcare team. Linda's career in
nursing brings valuable medical
knowledge, client communication and
organizational skills to our team.
