Kris Bannon, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC
Kris Bannon, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC received her veterinary medical degree from Texas A&M University in 1998. She worked in a small animal hospital in Santa Fe, NM for ten years before starting the first veterinary practice in New Mexico dedicated to the oral health needs of our companion animals.
In 2008, she was the first veterinarian in the state of New Mexico to earn the title Fellow of the Academy of Veterinary Dentistry (FAVD). She became a Diplomate of the American Veterinary Dental College (DAVDC) in 2010. Both certifications are earned after years of intensive training, followed by a rigorous application process and examination. As of 2010, there are only 93 Fellows of the AVD and 115 Diplomates of the AVDC worldwide. As a Diplomate of the AVDC, Dr. Bannon became the first and only board-certified veterinary dentist in the state of New Mexico!
She was elected to serve a five year term on the Board of Directors for the American Veterinary Dental Society in 2006. In her free time, Dr. Bannon enjoys volunteering with the Peter Emily International Veterinary Dental Foundation, using her advanced dental skills to benefit disadvantaged and captive wildlife in sanctuaries across the country. Dr. Bannon enjoys teaching other veterinarians about quality dental care, and lectures frequently within New Mexico and nationwide.
Dr. Bannon is very enthusiastic about dentistry, and wants to share with everyone the positive effects that good dental health and oral hygiene can have on the quality of life for our beloved furry friends. If you have any questions, please feel free to call, email, or just ask.
Melissa Gray is a veterinary assistant with many years of training in small animal dentistry, medicine and emergency and critical care.
She moved to Santa Fe in 2005 from Portland, Oregon. She has worked with Dr. Bannon for several years, assisting with veterinary dental and oral surgery procedures.
Melissa is currently enrolled in a distance learning program to become a certified veterinary technician, with the ultimate goal of becoming a veterinary dental technician specialist.
Jane Shea is a veterinary assistant with many years of experience in small animal medicine, surgery and dentistry. She is a great addition to our staff.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Are you a veterinary technician or an experienced veterinary assistant looking to join our team? We are glad to accept resumes from dedicated, hard-working people. You will need to be honest, caring, enthusiastic and dedicated to excellent patient care. Duties will include anesthesia and patient monitoring, pre- and post-operative nursing care, client interaction with a focus on client education, periodontal therapy, assisting with dental and oral surgery procedures, pharmacy and inventory maintenance, participating in continuing education training for veterinarians and their staff, equipment maintenance including sharpening instruments, and taking digital intraoral radiographs. Our practice is paperless so computer experience or a willingness to learn is a must. Attendance to the Annual Veterinary Dental Forum is expected and included in your compensation package. If this sounds like an opportunity that appeals to you, please email or fax your resume to Dr. Bannon.
