Staff
Dr. Kendall Taney
Board Certified Veterinary Dentist®
Dr. Taney is a Diplomate of the American Veterinary Dental College. In 2022 she completed a rigorous training program and examination to become an AVDC Fellow in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, a distinction held by less than 20 veterinarians worldwide. She has worked at the Center since its opening in 2006 and became a partner in 2008.
After graduating veterinary school she completed internships in both general medicine and surgery, and specialized surgery. She completed her three-year residency in dentistry and oral surgery at the Center and has authored multiple publications in the field of veterinary dentistry. She received the Robert Wiggs Outstanding Candidate award as a resident and has served on numerous committees for the American Veterinary Dental College.
Dr. Taney’s special interests include advanced maxillofacial reconstruction and oral oncologic surgery.
Dr. Taney is a 2002 graduate of the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine and is a rabid Virginia Tech fan.
Read more about Dr. Taney’s advanced certificationDr. Amanda Riddile
Associate
Dr. Riddile graduated from The Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in 2010 and completed a small animal medicine and surgery rotating internship there in 2012. Following her internship, she worked as an associate veterinarian in and around Blacksburg, Virginia. Dr. Riddile enjoyed all aspects of small animal general practice but has developed a particular interest in veterinary dentistry and is excited for the opportunity to be joining The Center for Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery.
Dr. Riddile will be moving to the Gaithersburg area with her husband, three children, five cats, and two dogs. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time outdoors. She particularly enjoys hiking, mountain biking, and canoeing with her two and four-legged family.
Dr. Matt Read
Board Certified Veterinary Anesthesiologist
Matt Read, DVM, MVSc, Diplomate, ACVAA, is a Board Certified Veterinary Anesthesiologist in Veterinary Anesthesia & Analgesia. Matt attended the University of Calgary, Canada for pre-veterinary studies (Zoology) before earning his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine with distinction from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan in 1998. Following veterinary school, he remained at the WCVM and completed a residency in veterinary anesthesia and analgesia and a Master of Veterinary Science degree that focused on wildlife anesthesia.
After his residency, Matt taught at the University of Georgia for two years and became Board-certified with the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia in 2002 before returning to Canada and developing and supervising the anesthesia services in two large specialty hospitals in Toronto and Calgary. In 2010, he joined the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Calgary, where he taught veterinary students, conducted clinical and educational research, and practiced anesthesia in its Distributed Veterinary Learning Community, and served as Assistant Dean of Admissions and Recruitment.
Matt enjoys sharing his passion and enthusiasm for anesthesia and pain management with anyone who will listen! He has delivered more than 100 lectures and workshops across North America and around the world, written numerous book chapters, and co-edited two textbooks, Small Animal Regional Anesthesia and Analgesia and Veterinary Clinical Skills. Matt has received multiple teaching awards and, before moving to the USA in 2018, was recognized as the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association’s Small Animal Practitioner of the year in recognition of his long-standing efforts to improve the welfare of patients through better anesthesia and pain management.
When not caring for patients, Matt can be found enjoying time with his amazing wife, two daughters and their dogs, advancing his SCUBA diving certifications, and following college football and Formula 1. He dreams of someday going into space or opening an ice cream shop in the Caribbean, not necessarily in that order…
Dr. Melissa Garber
Dr. Garber is a 2021 graduate of The Ohio State University, College of Veterinary Medicine. After, she spent time in general practice where she developed a passion for veterinary dentistry.
Dr. Garber grew up in the Washington, DC metro area and spent many years living in New Jersey. In her free time she enjoys playing tennis, traveling, trying new cuisines and cuddling with her cat, Caviar.
Dr. Karen Dennis
Dr. Karen Dennis graduated from the Royal Veterinary College, University of London in 1999. Immediately following graduation she joined her father’s veterinary practice, which he founded almost 50 years ago. When her father transitioned to retirement, she became the owner and continued to serve her community as a veterinary general practitioner for 25 years.
Dr. Dennis grew up on a small family farm in Carroll County, Maryland. Her father introduced her to veterinary medicine at a very young age. This developed an undeniable love of animals through the many formative experiences she gained while caring for animals on the family farm, accompanying her father on local farm/house calls, and assisting her father in his home clinic. Her career choice was destined.
Dr. Dennis is grateful for the many challenges, client/patient relationships, and case variety that decades of general practice has offered. During this time, she recognized that dental disease is one of, if not the most overlooked health issues in our pets. Time and again she witnessed firsthand how dental disease can play a huge role in the overall health and well being of our pets, whether it is the cause of a disease process, or is interfering with the management of pre-existing disease. What she enjoys most about veterinary dentistry are the immediate results and dramatic improvement in the patient’s quality of life. As she embarks on this new journey focusing her efforts on veterinary dentistry, she is beyond excited to train under the tutelage of Dr. Taney, one of the best in her field, and to work with you and your beloved fur babies!
Outside of veterinary medicine, Dr. Dennis loves crossfit, her morning cup of coffee, and binge-watching true crime documentaries. Most of all, she loves spending time at home with her husband and their beloved Devon Rex cat, Edgar Theodore Dennis!!
Fun Fact: Dr. Dennis is a triplet!!
Dr. Amanda Ferrucci
Dr. Amanda Ferrucci, originally from Lake Stevens, WA, has cultivated a diverse and inspiring career. She earned her BA in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Montana in 2009, where her passion for storytelling and communication flourished.
In 2014, Amanda and her husband, whose military service brought them to Woodbridge, VA, transitioned from Seattle, WA. It was here that Amanda decided to shift her career path, enrolling in the veterinary technician program at Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA). She worked locally as a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) while continuing her education and setting her sights on veterinary school.
Dr. Ferrucci graduated from Midwestern University College of Veterinary Medicine in Glendale, AZ, in 2024. She went on to complete a one-year Small Animal Rotating Internship at SouthPaws VCA in Fairfax, VA. She is now thrilled to follow her passion for veterinary dentistry with The Center for Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery, with the ultimate goal of opening her own veterinary dental practice.
Outside of her professional life, Dr. Ferrucci is passionate about the outdoors. She enjoys camping, hiking, crabbing, paddleboarding, and snowboarding. She treasures spending quality time with her husband and their beloved pets: Maddie Moo, a blind dog, and two cats, Dino and Darci. These moments bring joy and balance to her busy life.
Dr. Kendall Taney
Board Certified Veterinary Dentist™
Dr. Taney is a Diplomate of the American Veterinary Dental College. In 2022 she completed a rigorous training program and examination to become an AVDC Fellow in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, a distinction held by less than 20 veterinarians worldwide. She has worked at the Center since its opening in 2006 and became a partner in 2008.
After graduating veterinary school she completed internships in both general medicine and surgery, and specialized surgery. She completed her three-year residency in dentistry and oral surgery at the Center and has authored multiple publications in the field of veterinary dentistry. She received the Robert Wiggs Outstanding Candidate award as a resident and has served on numerous committees for the American Veterinary Dental College.
Dr. Taney’s special interests include advanced maxillofacial reconstruction and oral oncologic surgery.
Dr. Taney is a 2002 graduate of the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine and is a rabid Virginia Tech fan.
Read more about Dr. Taney’s advanced certificationDr. Amanda Riddile
Associate
Dr. Riddile graduated from The Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in 2010 and completed a small animal medicine and surgery rotating internship there in 2012. Following her internship, she worked as an associate veterinarian in and around Blacksburg, Virginia. Dr. Riddile enjoyed all aspects of small animal general practice but has developed a particular interest in veterinary dentistry and is excited for the opportunity to be joining The Center for Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery.
Dr. Riddile will be moving to the Gaithersburg area with her husband, three children, five cats, and two dogs. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time outdoors. She particularly enjoys hiking, mountain biking, and canoeing with her two and four-legged family.
Dr. Matt Read
Board Certified Anesthesiologist
Matt Read, DVM, MVSc, Diplomate, ACVAA, is a Board-certified Specialist in Veterinary Anesthesia & Analgesia. Matt attended the University of Calgary, Canada for pre-veterinary studies (Zoology) before earning his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine with distinction from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan in 1998. Following veterinary school, he remained at the WCVM and completed a residency in veterinary anesthesia and analgesia and a Master of Veterinary Science degree that focused on wildlife anesthesia.
After his residency, Matt taught at the University of Georgia for two years and became Board-certified with the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia in 2002 before returning to Canada and developing and supervising the anesthesia services in two large specialty hospitals in Toronto and Calgary. In 2010, he joined the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Calgary, where he taught veterinary students, conducted clinical and educational research, and practiced anesthesia in its Distributed Veterinary Learning Community, and served as Assistant Dean of Admissions and Recruitment.
Matt enjoys sharing his passion and enthusiasm for anesthesia and pain management with anyone who will listen! He has delivered more than 100 lectures and workshops across North America and around the world, written numerous book chapters, and co-edited two textbooks, Small Animal Regional Anesthesia and Analgesia and Veterinary Clinical Skills. Matt has received multiple teaching awards and, before moving to the USA in 2018, was recognized as the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association’s Small Animal Practitioner of the year in recognition of his long-standing efforts to improve the welfare of patients through better anesthesia and pain management.
When not caring for patients, Dr. Read can be found enjoying time with his amazing wife, two daughters and their dogs, advancing his SCUBA diving certifications, and following college football and Formula 1. He dreams of someday going into space or opening an ice cream shop in the Caribbean, not necessarily in that order…
Dr. Melissa Garber
Dr. Garber is a 2021 graduate of The Ohio State University, College of Veterinary Medicine. After, she spent time in general practice where she developed a passion for veterinary dentistry.
Dr. Garber grew up in the Washington, DC metro area and spent many years living in New Jersey. In her free time she enjoys playing tennis, traveling, trying new cuisines and cuddling with her cat, Caviar.
Dr. Karen Dennis
Dr. Karen Dennis graduated from the Royal Veterinary College, University of London in 1999. Immediately following graduation she joined her father’s veterinary practice, which he founded almost 50 years ago. When her father transitioned to retirement, she became the owner and continued to serve her community as a veterinary general practitioner for 25 years.
Dr. Dennis grew up on a small family farm in Carroll County, Maryland. Her father introduced her to veterinary medicine at a very young age. This developed an undeniable love of animals through the many formative experiences she gained while caring for animals on the family farm, accompanying her father on local farm/house calls, and assisting her father in his home clinic. Her career choice was destined.
Dr. Dennis is grateful for the many challenges, client/patient relationships, and case variety that decades of general practice has offered. During this time, she recognized that dental disease is one of, if not the most overlooked health issues in our pets. Time and again she witnessed firsthand how dental disease can play a huge role in the overall health and well being of our pets, whether it is the cause of a disease process, or is interfering with the management of pre-existing disease. What she enjoys most about veterinary dentistry are the immediate results and dramatic improvement in the patient’s quality of life. As she embarks on this new journey focusing her efforts on veterinary dentistry, she is beyond excited to train under the tutelage of Dr. Taney, one of the best in her field, and to work with you and your beloved fur babies!
Outside of veterinary medicine, Dr. Dennis loves crossfit, her morning cup of coffee, and binge-watching true crime documentaries. Most of all, she loves spending time at home with her husband and their beloved Devon Rex cat, Edgar Theodore Dennis!!
Fun Fact: Dr. Dennis is a triplet!!
Dr. Amanda Ferrucci
Dr. Amanda Ferrucci, originally from Lake Stevens, WA, has cultivated a diverse and inspiring career. She earned her BA in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Montana in 2009, where her passion for storytelling and communication flourished.
In 2014, Amanda and her husband, whose military service brought them to Woodbridge, VA, transitioned from Seattle, WA. It was here that Amanda decided to shift her career path, enrolling in the veterinary technician program at Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA). She worked locally as a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) while continuing her education and setting her sights on veterinary school.
Dr. Ferrucci graduated from Midwestern University College of Veterinary Medicine in Glendale, AZ, in 2024. She went on to complete a one-year Small Animal Rotating Internship at SouthPaws VCA in Fairfax, VA. She is now thrilled to follow her passion for veterinary dentistry with The Center for Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery, with the ultimate goal of opening her own veterinary dental practice.
Outside of her professional life, Dr. Ferrucci is passionate about the outdoors. She enjoys camping, hiking, crabbing, paddleboarding, and snowboarding. She treasures spending quality time with her husband and their beloved pets: Maddie Moo, a blind dog, and two cats, Dino and Darci. These moments bring joy and balance to her busy life.
