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I have been seeing Dr. Juriga for many years. Without his expertise and his team's care, my dog probably wouldn't have even survived dental surgery. Just recently a person asked on the nextdoor site where to take their dog for an extraction. Well, there is only one place I know. So, I wrote: If you want the best, you will go to Dr. Juriga, Veterinary Dental Center, in Oswego. Easy drive. Worth the drive. He provides dental care to Brookfield Zoo. You can even watch. Teeth is all he does. Dr. Juriga has done wonders for my dog and my friends' dogs. Many vets refer their clients to Dr. Juriga. If you have an older dog or a dog with medical issues, you can feel confident that the best meds will be used for that particular issue. When looking into extractions, etc., you really should take your dog to a doctor that specializes in teeth ONLY. Once you go here, you will be the happiest pet parent. Your dog will thank you. I truly feel blessed to be a client.

Everyone was kind, patient and thorough. It was clear they knew our cat was very important to us, and they took the time to go through the details of the procedure, were clear about the cost, and responsive to our schedule.

I am very grateful to Dr. Juriga and the Staff for taking such great care of my dog, Lumos! Her procedure was a success and I am very satisfied with the results. I would highly recommend Dr. Juriga and his team!

We live in Chicago, and when our 7-year-old Chihuahua's face started swelling, we went straight to our vet. The verdict was a fractured tooth and infection, so they referred us to Dr. Juriga in Oswego, and we are so happy they did! I called them at 8pm on a Thursday, and they got us in at 8am the next morning (despite having a full day of back-to-back patients!). After an examination, Dr. Juriga and his team sat down with us to go over exactly what was going on with our pup's dental issues, why things cost what they did, and what to expect during and after surgery. Dr. Juriga has exceptional qualifications including serving on the Medical Advisory Board at the Shedd Aquarium and Brookfield Zoo, as well as providing dental services at Brookfield Zoo. From the moment we walked in to the time we left, we felt as though our baby was in the best hands. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a well qualified, thorough and kind dental specialist - at River Heights / Veterinary Dental Center, they know their trade! On a side note, the compassion is shown in the details: they offer a Keurig cup of coffee while you're waiting; they have a map of the area ready for you with shopping destinations highlighted; they give you a $5 coupon for a local coffee shop and the post-op rooms look more like mini-lounges with chairs and couches. These people obviously care about the pets AND their owners! 5 stars hands down!

As the trusted caregiver (some call me mom) of a smart, small and very loving kitty named Swee'Pea, her health is top on my list of life's necessities. When I noticed she wasn't responding to her food as she normally would I knew it was time to make a trip to the dentist. There is NOWHERE else for us to go but to Veterinary Dental Center (inside River Heights Veterinary). The simple answer is, because they take the same care and devotion to their charges as I would if I was capable of doing it. Swee'Pea was treated with attention and professionalism that I would expect from my own health care providers. Everyone there did all they could to make BOTH of us feel safe and comfortable. My little girl was in need of major extractions due to genetic troubles (reabsorption of her teeth). All of my questions were answered in language I could understand, and our visit didn't end until there were no more questions and all after care was fully discussed and I was comfortable in going home. Today her appetite is back 100 percent if not even better than before surgery, since she no longer fears her food bowl or the pain she experienced trying to eat. I can't express our gratitude and thanks for all that was done for our health and happiness. Sincerely, Swee'Pea and Maura C.

Fantastic surgeon and staff! Sunshine’s teeth have never been so clean. We felt extremely comfortable knowing that our dog was in Dr. Juriga’s expert hands. He has a well-deserved national reputation and I’ve heard he lectures at major meetings. The staff was very caring as well. Five stars all around!

He performed surgery on my foster puppy with As Good as Gold. Took time with me ahead of time to go over the procedure and what to expect down the road for her. He is kind and compassionate and made sure I was comfortable with everything.

VDC's communication was excellent, they listened to my concerns and incorporated them into the decisions about treatment, and the staff gave my dog the rockstar care he deserved. The hospital was clean and staff were friendly. I have insanely high standards and am a total mama bear when it comes to my puppy, but these guys did a fantastic job. Having seen other dental specialists, all I can say is that I'm really glad I finally found Dr Juriga and his team.

I felt very welcomed and comfortable here. Dr. Juriga did not miss a beat with taking my two dogs under his wing of care. His warm personality prevails and I felt I could just listen to him share his knowledge all day. Such a gifted brilliant man. I felt honored to be accepted as a client.

You provided great care for Koda without a long wait or revisits

Very clear, complete explanation. Dr. Juriga took all the time we needed to make sure we understood everything. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Our 11 lb. dog needed several teeth removed. She was great when she came home and everything has gone just the way they said it would. Overall, a great experience!

Dr. Sasser met with us after evaluating our Lab, Charlie. Our vet thought he was a candidate for a root canal. However, because of Charlies's age (9) he just needed to have the molar pulled. Since we came from a distance, we were advised to be there early for the evaluation, Charlie then had the procedure and we were on our way home within five hours. It was a very positive experience.

If anyone is looking for a good dentist to take their small dogs I highly recommend Dr. Stephen Juriga in Oswego. I get really nervous with taking my dogs to get their teeth cleaned and did tons of research on different vets before bringing my dogs. I found a vet in Lisle that warmed the iv fluid, took x-rays, had continuous fluids. My dog Missy that only weighs 4.5 ponds struggled under anesthesia. Her blood pressure and temperature kept dropping regardless of all the warm towels they provided. Luckily the vet stopped the cleaning and recommended we go to a specialist Dr. Jeriga, he was wonderful. They have a machine that continuously pumps warm water around their bodies and barely gives anesthesia so they are more in a twilight. If they need teeth pulled they do a nerve block which helps with the pain. Now I go to him every year and I'm never nervous dropping them off. Sorry for the long post I just wanted to share in case anyone is as paranoid as me.

My regular vet did a dental on my sweet adopted Aussie Shepard mix. 4 teeth had to be pulled and we learned more about how bad her over bite was. I was recommended to the Dental Center as my dog also needed a root canal on one of her lower canines. Because of her over bite, her lower teeth had formed pockets in her upper palate and it was noted to be pretty uncomfortable for her. I’m so happy that Dr. Sasser was able to complete that root canal and file down the lower teeth so they no longer were causing my dog that discomfort which must have been awful. The clinic was bright and cheery and all of the support staff I dealt with were thorough, knowledgeable and a pleasure to deal with.

The experience has been good. We are only in the first week. We change the band for the first time this week, but I am sure it will be fine. I check it morning and night so my pup, Kenna, is getting used to me putting my hands in her mouth. I worked with Laura at the clinic and she has been absolutely great.

One of my cats had to get all of his teeth removed, he’s doing very well. Dr. Juriga and staff were wonderful throughout the entire process.

Thanks to Dr Juriga, Verena, & Laura - I had peace while Vita had a dental procedure with an enlarged heart. Vita did so well. These folks are awesome - get ready for an education while with Dr Juriga. I learn so much from him. They are so caring & personable.

I could not be more pleased with the service and care of my dog! I have been to many veterinarians and clinics in the 10 years of my dog's life and I would rate this one the very best. I was confident with the doctors care. Their explanations of my dog's problems were very thorough and satisfying. Our dog's recovery time was much better than with previous veterinarians. I would rate this clinic five stars out of four, which I never have done before. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable and helpful.

He is so nice for one but mostly its because he really loves and cares for the animals. We have a beautiful blue heeler named Ruby who unfortunately was born with a very bad top overbite or a very small underbite whichever. This would have been very painful for Ruby as she grew. Dr. Juriga took the time to help us understand the importance of having dental work done to Ruby so she would and could live a good and healthy life. We worked together and she is now doing great!!

Our labradoodle, Cooper, was enjoying the lake this summer and somehow broke a lower canine. While out of town, we called to make an appointment. Everyone was so kind and helpful from the beginning. We were concerned that a vet would just pull the tooth. However, Cooper had a root canal and composite to preserve his tooth. Cooper is one of our children :) Thank you for taking such good care of him, and keeping his smile beautiful!

My wonderful vet recommended Dr. Juriga for my pup’s teeth. The entire staff I had contact with were excellent from Cathy and Stacey to Megan and Dr. Juriga.

Dr. Juriga and the staff are wonderful. Friendly, compassionate and competent. I would not trust any other animal clinic/hospital with my pet... I have taken all of my pets to them since 1978 or so.

If there was a rating higher than Excellent, that would describe my experience. The staff was exceptional in every way! Kodiak was referred by our veterinarian to Dr. Juriga for a dental specialist, couldn't be more impressed on every level.

This was our first time here, my Dog's Vet had recommended us. My Dog had some serious issues with his teeth being eaten away from Resorptive issues. The entire staff made us feel comfortable and everyone was so kind and compassionate. Also the entire facility was so clean and nice looking. I felt comfortable that my Dog was going to be in good hands with such a tough surgery.

If you're looking at this vet because you want the best for your pet's teeth cleaning, look no more! I called my local vet about teeth cleaning, and they said it was $100 total - anesthesia and all. I'm glad I thought that sounded too good to be true and decided to find a better option. Dr. Juriga is about 45 minutes from where I live, but it's easily worth the drive. He felt like the obvious choice. I recently had my chihuahua's teeth cleaned, and it was everything I hoping for! Dr. Juriga really makes you comfortable about handing over your beloved pet even knowing there will be anesthesia and potential teeth pulling. I was very nervous about my chihuahua, Lola, losing too many teeth and not being able to enjoy bully sticks anymore. Dr. Juriga said he would salvage (even bone grafting was an option) whatever he could before considering removal, especially with any important teeth. Luckily only six teeth were pulled, and it was clear they were all necessary. Still, he took the time to go over the x-rays and explain each one. She was given a shot for pain right after the procedure, Rimadyl tablets for the following few days, and antibiotics for a week just to be safe. The estimate I was given was the price range I was expected for such thorough care. The final cost was double the estimate due to the extra cost of removing teeth and prolonged anesthesia. It wasn't really that much of a surprise, and I still feel it was 100% worth the cost. I have zero regrets about going to Dr. Juriga, and I will do it again in the future if needed.

Dr. Juriga took care of my two papillons Niunia and Kasia. He is the most professional and knowledgeable vet I have ever met. The staff in the hospital is very friendly and supportive. If you have problems with your pet's teeth, do not wait to go to Dr. Juriga. Thank you.

From the first moment I entered the center I was treated with a friendly and professional staff. Laura was extremely helpful in preparing me with what I would encounter through the process. Dr. Juriga was outstanding in explaining the procedure and assuring me of a positive outcome. He is incredibly skilled as I saw how well Rigatoni recovered. Megan was thorough in discharging him. I have nothing but to say the entire experience was excellent.

I was referred to this office by my Vet for a dental consultation for my senior dog who my vet suspected was having some undying issues that needed more specialized help. She ended up having to have 5 teeth extracted. I was impressed by the caring staff, the knowledge of the doctor and how quickly Lucy recovered after the procedure. I was very touched when the tech brought Lucy out to my car cradled in her arms even though she is a small German Shepherd. My only complaint is that I wanted to pay with Care Credit since the bill was almost 2,000 dollars and they would only give me 6 month of free financing. I felt that 6 months was not a lot of time to pay for such a large bill. I would have liked to have had the 12 months to pay and this would have lessened the financial load for me. Maybe you might consider increasing the free financing for some of these larger bills. It would have made things much easier for me financially in these upcoming months. Thank you for the great care you had for Lucy though. I am grateful!

During a routine teeth cleaning, our primary vet discovered a "mass", and recommended the Veterinary Dental Center as the best place to seek more specialized care. Called for a consult, and got in very quickly. Dr. Sasser & the entire staff were professional & kind. Everyone we interacted with was compassionate, took great pains to explain every step with details & why it was being recommended. I am extremely happy to say the mass was diagnosed as benign. I highly recommend the Veterinary Dental Center, as it is obvious the staff really love what they do, and put your pets' well-being above all else.

Everyone was extremely nice and we knew our baby Mushu would be in great hands for his root canal! We will always bring our babies to you!!! Highly highly satisfied!!

We took our little dog Copper to have all his bad bad teeth removed. They were full of infection and needed to be pulled. We had just adopted him. If his teeth weren't removed, he could have died. Dr. Juriga was very thorough with the exam. He explained what they were going to do and how they were going to to it. He explained the price involed up front. We knew we needed to go ahead and let him pull his teeth. His jaw was also broken due to his bad teeth. The doctor was so caring and understanding. The staff that worked with him on the surgery were very kind and caring also. He did a great job. Now Copper can live the rest of his life wiithout infection of the mouth. Great job Dr. Juriga!!!!

Dr. Juriga is who we saw for a dental consultation. He was very easy to talk to and you could tell he is very good at what he does. I feel very confident and comfortable in the care my animals are given from Dr. Juriga and his staff.

We have been very pleased with Dr. Juriga and his entire staff. We have the utmost confidence in Dr. Juriga. Our giant schnauzer, Siegmund’s dental day was a breeze. Sieg came home a bit tired but the next day he was back to his impish self. Dr. Juriga is a kind and compassionate veterinary specialist. We would highly recommend the Veterinary Dental Center to anyone, in fact, we already have done so. 5 STARS!

They were nothing but kind to me and my sweet Mopar when he had his dental work. It was very easy to get a consult appointment in and we scheduled his surgery less than 2 weeks later! They are an amazing staff!!

I brought my sheltie puppy Frankie here for braces when he began to develop a lance canine. I couldn’t have been more pleased with Dr. Juriga and his staff. The administrative staff was always friendly and helpful when I need to make an appointment and during the check in/check out process. In connection with the procedure itself, Dr. Juriga and his colleagues and assistants always took the time to explain what was being done and their finding. One thing that I had to do was change Frankie’s elastic every 10 days. A couple of times I had problems with this so I had to bring him in to get some help. They were always very accommodating and didn’t charge extra for this service. I feel so fortunate to have this practice located in an area that I can get to when I need them.

Dr. Sasser met with us after evaluating our Lab, Charlie. Our vet thought he was a candidate for a root canal. However, because of Charlies's age (9) he just needed to have the molar pulled. Since we came from a distance, we were advised to be there early for the evaluation, Charlie then had the procedure and we were on our way home within five hours. It was a very positive experience.

I felt very welcome here. Dr. Sasser and staff took excellent care for my dog Tori. He had his teeth xrayed and cleaned. I was afraid to have him put under for anesthesia but the staff and Dr. Sasser put me at ease and told me they do this all the time for dogs that have health problems and they are fine. Tori's teeth looked great and everything was good. Thank you for the best care.

Very professional from the time you walk in the door. No nonsense everybody seems to know what's going on, and everybody works well together.

When you first walk in the reception area is in the center of the waiting area. They have seating some partitioned around the reception area which is nice to keep pets separated. I was very impressed with this, being able to keep my cat away from large dogs is a plus. Unfortunately, my cat had to have all his teeth removed... (which turned out to be the best thing and my cat is much happier now). Received excellent before and aftercare and Dr. Juriga spent plenty of time going over things with us. Even when my cat needed some extra treatment, they never made me seem like I was inconveniencing them.

We have been seeing Dr. Juriga and Verena for many, many years. They have taken care of several of our "best friends" (our dogs). We have had bracychaephalic dogs and I was always worried about any kind of anesthesia for them. From the moment I met Dr. Juriga, I knew we were in good hands. He is thorough in explaining anything and everything that is going to happen while your pet is in their care. Which, by the way, is the very best of dental care that any pet could EVER receive anywhere by anyone - HANDS DOWN! Dr. Juriga is outstanding in his field as is his team. Verena has always taken such good care of my babies as though they were hers. It means so much to us to have such kind, compassionate, caring individuals looking after our pets. But most important is how extraordinarily knowledgeable they all are. And, they keep you up-do-date periodically on what's going on with your pet while their procedure is underway. There's also large glass windows available should you decide you'd like to personally look in on your baby. I thought this was an exceptionally nice feature (unless you are squeamish!). I felt as though there was nothing to hide. As I watched, it was comforting to see how, combined with all the surgical expertise and duties going on, everyone STILL handled my dog with a sort of "love" and tenderness and caring. We live almost an hour away from Dr. Juriga's office, but all things taken into consideration, I'd drive 100 miles or more just to see him. His knowledge and surgical expertise? You can't put a price on that!!!

Dr. Juriga is great at explaining step by step the procedures involved in surgery. He is willing to answer questions and take time to help the "humans" understand the proposed treatment. Because of his specialty in dental procedures, he proposed several treatments that were backed up by good medical research and experience. We would highly recommend him.

Everyone on the dental team was caring and informative. I never felt rushed during the appointment and had all of my questions answered. I would highly recommend the Veterinary Dental Center.

Dr. Sasser did a great job when my dog had to have a root canal and caps.

All positive! The evaluation, procedure and follow-up was organized, on schedule and re-assuring. Thank you!!!

Staff is kind and caring. The facility has a welcoming atmosphere.

Our poodle we adopted had extensive dental disease and needed many teeth removed. I was a nervous wreck for our 4.5 lb dog to have this type of surgery. However, from the moment we stepped in the door, everyone was caring and compassionate and put our mind at ease. I knew after meeting Dr. Juriga that our Toby would be in great hands. They gave us fantastic instructions for the night before as well as extensive post-surgical instructions and pain medicine. Our dog did extremely well and we consider the extensive surgery a huge success. To anyone who is scared or concerned about the procedure, this team is top notch and I recommend them without hesitation. Dr. Juriga gave me his cell phone in the event my dog had any issues with his recovery. I've never had a veterinary practice come anywhere close to the level of care we received.

My husband and I were scared and worried about our 10 year old Golden Retriever getting a root canal. The entire staff (front desk, vet tech, and Dr. Sasser) were so kind and reassuring. Everything went well. We are very impressed and wouldn't hesitate to recommend the Veterinary Dental Clinic to others.

The staff, Megan and Dr. Juriga were amazing with our dog, who is like our baby!! I would highly recommend them for any teeth pulling/cleaning!! They took their time with us and let us stay with our “baby” until they were truly ready for her!! Thank you so much!! Hopefully we won’t need them again but I would not hesitate to go back!!

I was referred by my "primary care" vet for Feline Stomatitis consult with Dr. Juriga who specializes in animal dentistry/surgery. I highly recommend this hospital and I was very pleased with everything. Dr. Juriga is friendly, knowledgeable and took a lot of time to explain and outline the condition and treatment of my cat's condition. My cat is having oral surgery and I know that we are in very good hands.

The staff is very caring and take time to explain the dental procedure and cost. The facility is beautiful, spacious, and welcoming.

Our breed of dog is anesthesia sensitive and they took my concerns very seriously. They cultured a non healing from Oct 2018 to Apr 2019 lip fold sore per my request and sent the results immediately to our Vet. Finally the correct medication and our dog is almost healed. He is a service dog that can not afford to be off work for months with infection or a painful mouth. His gums and teeth are healing well ! They are very conscientious; he had one vomiting episode they responded to my concern immediately!!! We will be taking our other dog for teeth in a few months.

They spent time with me until I understood exactly what they were going to do to my dog. They were kind and supportive of my concerns. Great staff and great doctor.

Wow! Dr. Juriga is wonderful. There are area rugs in the exam rooms and he hopped down on the floor with our dog Dolly. He was very thorough and answered all our questions. The assistants were friendly and efficient. The facilities are extremely well designed and comfortable/homey. We went in with concerns of oral cancer and came out reassured.

Scout has gone through three training sessions focusing on aggression work since his dental work has been completed and he is doing great.  We had no problems transitioning back to bite work.  I appreciate everything Doctor Sasser and your team did to help bring Scout back to 100%.  The photo is from one of our recent swim trainings where you can see the great work on his bottom crown.  

Dr. Juriga was recommended to us for our 11 yr lab mix who had broken teeth and growths on and over a couple teeth. He explained all what was gonna happen in advance and was very detailed. He and staff were wonderful through the entire process.

The doctors, technicians, and staff are outstanding! You can tell that they truly care about their patients. We knew that our cat was in the best of hands after the consultation, and that was reaffirmed after her surgery. We would recommend the Veterinary Dental Center to anyone who loves their pet as much as we do.

I am a veterinarian and I took my dog to Dr. Juriga for a root canal and crown. My dog had an unusual reaction to the anesthesia, and because they were properly monitoring him, they noticed the problem and corrected it quickly, and my dog made it through and is doing great. I shudder to think what could have happened if a different vet hospital didn't monitor him under anesthesia properly. I am so grateful for their excellent care for my dog, and being a veterinarian, I know how to judge a good hospital vs a bad hospital, and this is a GREAT hospital!

Everyone from check in to tech to the doc was overwhelmingly helpful and friendly. They all possessed a real compassion for animals and their welfare

Dr. Juriga .... Well don't even know where to start. I guess integrity, honesty and a truly concerned doctor would be where I would start. Our dog Moose was sick with a possible tooth infection, cancer etc. Dr. Juriga went above and beyond in my opinion. This is the doctor I would I trust my pet with, without any doubt. It's not just about the money it's about the care your pet is receiving. Dr. Juriga.... my wife, myself and Moose thank you!!