Level I Extractions Bundle

Taught by Dr. Brook Niemiec

The Basic and Advanced Level 1 training includes:

Basic Extractions (Saturday, 8 a.m. - noon)

• 1-hour lecture and 3 hours of hands-on laboratory
• The lecture part will begin with a discussion of equipment needs and then cover pain management. Following this, we will cover techniques for single and double-root teeth in both lecture and laboratory sessions.

Advanced Extractions (Saturday, 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.)

• 30-minute lecture and 3.5 hours of hands-on laboratory
• This laboratory is designed for veterinarians with significant extraction experience.  This lab will cover carnassial, molar, and canine extractions, as well as ONF repair.

This Level I course is approved for 8 hours of CE through RACE.

*Please note: *Techs may register for extraction classes if the tech’s state of residence allows technicians to perform extractions.

DATES:

August 29, 2026

LOCATION:

Classes are located at the VDS Flagship in San Diego

5775 Chesapeake Ct, San Diego, CA 92123

COST: $1599

LIMITED CAPACITY: 30 Students

CE CREDITS: 8 units of CE

QUESTIONS: Contact info@vdspets.com

Join us at our Veterinary Dental Radiology Lab

Taught by: Susan Burns (RVT VTS AX), and Aileen NGO (RVT)

Description: Under expert instruction, attendees will learn how to take quality dental radiographs on both the handheld and wall-mounted units

Date: September 27, 2026

This is for the AM Session: 10 am to 12 pm

LOCATION:

7660 Amador Valley Blvd, Suite D, Dublin, CA 94568

Located above: Iron Horse VetCare

COST: $149

LIMITED CAPACITY: 8 students per session

CE CREDITS: 2  units of CE

QUESTIONS: Contact info@vdspets.com

Join us at our Veterinary Dental Radiology Lab

Taught by: Susan Burns (RVT VTS AX), and Aileen NGO (RVT)

Description: Under expert instruction, attendees will learn how to take quality dental radiographs on both the handheld and wall-mounted units

Date: September 27, 2026

This is for the PM Session: 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

LOCATION:

7660 Amador Valley Blvd, Suite D, Dublin, CA 94568

Located above: Iron Horse VetCare

COST: $149

LIMITED CAPACITY: 8 students per session

CE CREDITS: 2  units of CE

QUESTIONS: Contact info@vdspets.com

Join us for our upcoming Veterinary Dentistry Dry Lab (Skulls and Models)

Taught by: Dr. Brook Niemiec

Description: Attendees will perform hands-on dry lab (skulls and models) on taking dental radiographs with both handheld and wall-mounted units, Supra- and subgingival hand scaling, as well as application (and indications for) perioceutics, sharpening dental instruments, and nerve blocks.

Date: October 16, 2026

TIME: 6:30-9:30 PM

LOCATION:

VDS RENO is located inside Mountain View Animal Hospital and Holistic Pet Care

6474 Bonde Ln

Reno, NV 89511

COST: $199

LIMITED CAPACITY: 40 students

CE CREDITS:  3 units of CE

QUESTIONS: Contact info@vdspets.com

We invite you to join us at the Veterinary Dental Radiology Lab

Taught by: Dr. Brook Niemiec, Ruth Ward (LVT), and Claudia Adame (LVT)

Description: Attendees will learn how to take quality dental radiographs using both the handheld and wall-mounted units.  Veterinarians will also learn dental radiograph interpretation in a small group setting.

Date: October 19, 2026

TIME: 6:30-9:30 PM

LOCATION:

VDS Las Vegas West (Summerlin)
1050 S Rampart Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89145

COST: $199

LIMITED CAPACITY: 24 students

CE CREDITS:  3 units of CE

QUESTIONS: Contact info@vdspets.com

Join us at our Veterinary Dental Radiology Lab

Taught by: Susan Burns (RVT VTS AX), and Aileen NGO (RVT)

Description: Under expert instruction, attendees will learn how to take quality dental radiographs on both the handheld and wall-mounted units

Date: September 27, 2026

This is for the AM Session: 10 am to 12 pm

LOCATION:

7660 Amador Valley Blvd, Suite D, Dublin, CA 94568

Located above: Iron Horse VetCare

COST: $149

LIMITED CAPACITY: 8 students per session

CE CREDITS: 2  units of CE

QUESTIONS: Contact info@vdspets.com

Join us at our Veterinary Dental Radiology Lab

Taught by: Susan Burns (RVT VTS AX), and Aileen NGO (RVT)

Description: Under expert instruction, attendees will learn how to take quality dental radiographs on both the handheld and wall-mounted units

Date: September 27, 2026

This is for the PM Session: 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

LOCATION:

7660 Amador Valley Blvd, Suite D, Dublin, CA 94568

Located above: Iron Horse VetCare

COST: $149

LIMITED CAPACITY: 8 students per session

CE CREDITS: 2  units of CE

QUESTIONS: Contact info@vdspets.com

Join us for our upcoming Veterinary Dentistry Dry Lab (Skulls and Models)

Taught by: Dr. Brook Niemiec

Description: Attendees will perform hands-on dry lab (skulls and models) on taking dental radiographs with both handheld and wall-mounted units, Supra- and subgingival hand scaling, as well as application (and indications for) perioceutics, sharpening dental instruments, and nerve blocks.

Date: October 16, 2026

TIME: 6:30-9:30 PM

LOCATION:

VDS RENO is located inside Mountain View Animal Hospital and Holistic Pet Care

6474 Bonde Ln

Reno, NV 89511

COST: $199

LIMITED CAPACITY: 40 students

CE CREDITS:  3 units of CE

QUESTIONS: Contact info@vdspets.com

We invite you to join us at the Veterinary Dental Radiology Lab

Taught by: Dr. Brook Niemiec, Ruth Ward (LVT), and Claudia Adame (LVT)

Description: Attendees will learn how to take quality dental radiographs using both the handheld and wall-mounted units.  Veterinarians will also learn dental radiograph interpretation in a small group setting.

Date: October 19, 2026

TIME: 6:30-9:30 PM

LOCATION:

VDS Las Vegas West (Summerlin)
1050 S Rampart Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89145

COST: $199

LIMITED CAPACITY: 24 students

CE CREDITS:  3 units of CE

QUESTIONS: Contact info@vdspets.com