Speaker bio page for Erin Ribka

Bio

Dr. Ribka began her advanced studies at the University of California at Davis where she majored in Physical Anthropology, with an emphasis in primate behavior. She went on to earn her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) in 2002 from the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine. At UW-Madison, Dr. Ribka continued her pursuit in small animal dentistry, through elective classes and specific training with board certified veterinary dentist, Dr. Bill Gengler. After completing Veterinary School, Dr. Ribka moved to New Orleans working in general small animal veterinary practice as well as another 5 years in Primate Medicine, gaining further medical, dental and surgical skills. In 2013 she began formal training in small animal dentistry and oral surgery and became a Diplomate of the American Veterinary Dental College July 1, 2022. In October 2014, Drs. Ribka and Niemiec opened Louisiana’s first veterinary clinic devoted exclusively to veterinary dentistry, Gulf South Veterinary Dentistry & Oral Surgery, in New Orleans. 2016 saw the addition of a satellite clinic in Pensacola, FL. October 2018 brought the opening of a new, state-of-the-art, stand-alone veterinary dentistry facility in New Orleans. Dr. Ribka is also a partner in the Fresno and Dublin, California locations of our growing VDS network. We strive to provide the best dental and oral care for patients in the greater New Orleans area and Gulf Coast region, and everywhere VDS is located, and we value our excellent relationships with our referral partners.