Bill Krug, DVM, DAVDC BOARD CERTIFIED VETERINARY DENTIST™

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Bill Krug, DVM, Diplomate, AVDC is a BOARD CERTIFIED VETERINARY DENTIST™ & Oral Surgeon at MedVet Chicago where he has been part of the medical team since 2015. A graduate of the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Dr. Krug served for several years in the fleet before returning to school. He attended The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine where he earned a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. Following his graduation from veterinary school, Dr. Krug completed a yearlong internship in small animal medicine and surgery at a Washington, D.C. veterinary hospital followed by a two-year residency in the dentistry & oral surgery program at University of Illinois. Dr. Krug decided to specialize in veterinary dentistry after witnessing the amount of suffering caused by untreated oral disease.

Since becoming a board-certified Diplomate of the American Veterinary Dental College, Dr. Krug started the small animal dentistry service at North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2006, and served as a Clinical Associate Professor for six years before returning to Illinois. Dr. Krug has become a leader and well-known figure in the Chicago veterinary community.

Although Dr. Krug maintains an interest in all aspects of small animal dentistry, he has particular interest in treating long-standing, painful problems that animals soldier through day after day without complaining. He enjoys rechecking patients after having dental problems treated and hearing about the thirteen-year-old dog who suddenly acts like a puppy again, or plays with her toys for the first time in three years; or how the previously unkempt, anorexic cat now has a glossy coat and chases the family dog away from the food bowl. When not treating patients, Dr. Krug enjoys tinkering with car repairs.

Education & Training

United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Columbus, Ohio
Residency: University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, Urbana, Illinois

Specializations

Board Certification: Diplomate of the American Veterinary Dental College

Professional Affiliations

American Veterinary Dental College
American Veterinary Medical Association
Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association
Chicago Veterinary Medical Association

What is a Veterinary Specialist?

A veterinary specialist is a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine who has completed extensive post-graduate education and clinical training in a focused area. After passing a certifying board examination in their chosen specialty field, they are called a diplomate of their specialty college and considered an expert in this area of veterinary medicine. There are over 20 veterinary specialties recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association.

This expertise is complementary to the care provided by your family veterinarian. You may be referred to a MedVet hospital if your pet needs specific equipment and/or expertise that your veterinarian does not have. Collaboration between you, your veterinarian, and your veterinary specialist is critical to providing the best outcome for your pet.

Click here to learn more about the specialists at MedVet.

What others are saying

Dr. Krug and his assistant helped my dog and did excellent work. They even called me during the procedure before removing extra teeth they had found had an infection. I completely appreciate the work, kindness, and thoroughness they provided both pre-surgery and after. They even wanted me to call the next day with a status on how my pet was doing. Greatly appreciate them! – Trena T.

Dr. Krug and his staff are absolutely amazing. They are as invested in my dog as much as I am. – Jamie D.

My dog has seen numerous specialists to assist with multiple life threatening problems. The expertise, professionalism and sincere love of their job is always evident and I always feel reassured that they’re as concerned over my pet’s welfare as I am. – David B.