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Our Team |
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John
Koehm DVM, FAVD Dr. John Koehm
graduated from the University of Illinois in 1972. He has
been serving and caring for animals as the owner of
Community Animal Hospital
since 1978.
His continuous and growing interest in veterinary
dentistry has taken him to a new level of expertise and
patient care. Since the early 1990s Dr. Koehm has received
hundreds of hours of continuing education credits guided by
his focus on veterinary dentistry. This has included
studying with both veterinary and human dentists. In January
2002, he began limiting his professional activities to the
practice of veterinary dentistry in such fields as
periodontics, oral surgery, endodontics, orthodontics,
exodontics, and prosthodontics.
After hours Dr. Koehm is an avid outdoorsman. He enjoys
hiking, backpacking, scuba
diving, mountain biking, flying hang gliders, and skiing.
His wilderness companions are
two llamas, Fremont and Carson, and Dozer, his English
Setter.
Dr. Koehm has completed his credentials and
examination requirements to become a
Fellow of the Academy
of Veterinary Dentistry. He is also the first Fellow in the
state of Nevada and 1 of 86 in the world. |
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Julie
McMahon
LVT, VTS (Dentistry)
In
2002 Julie received her Veterinary Technician license after
completing the technician program at the Community College
of Southern Nevada. Her long history in the veterinary
field began in 1987 and continues today.
Julie started working at Community Animal Hospital in
2002 and is a very valuable part of the dental team.
She has taken another giant step on her
ladder of success. Julie
has worked in our Oral Health Department as our primary dental
technician since February 2002.
Since then she has gained extensive knowledge and
experience in endodontics, periodontics, orthodontics,
restorative dentistry, and oral surgery.
Julie recently reached the pinnacle of her chosen field,
becoming a member of the
Academy
of
Veterinary Dental Technicians
. After two years
of painstaking study, credentialing, and rigorous examination,
Julie was rewarded with membership in this elite group of only
28 members nationwide. The
next time you see Julie, give her a High Five.
She deserves it!
Besides
working at the hospital, Julie enjoys being with her family,
fishing, and camping. |
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