Jennifer R Mathis

Education:

1997: Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, Iowa State University,
2001: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University
2013: Certified Veterinary Medical Acupuncturist, Colorado State University
2013: Certified Veterinary Pain Practitioner, IVAPM
2024: Diplomat, American College of Veterinary Dentistry

Employment:

1988-2001: Emerson Veterinary Clinic and Hospital; Eagle Grove, IA; veterinary assistant, animal caretaker, receptionist
2001-2004: Sandwich Veterinary Hospital; Sandwich, IL; associate DVM
2004-2008: Adel Veterinary Clinic; Adel, IA; associate DVM
2008-present: Family Pet Veterinary Center, Inc.; West Des Moines, IA; president/owner
2008-present: Hook & Loop, Inc; West Des Moines, IA; owner, (Relief Veterinary Services)
2012-2016: Family Pet Veterinary Center South, LLC; Des Moines, IA; owner/organizer
2013-present: Family Pet Veterinary Center Norwalk, LLC; Norwalk, IA; owner/organizer
2016-present: Animal Dentistry Referral Services; Norwalk, IA; owner/organizer

Other Professional Experiences

2019-2024: Ignite/EdQuest Learning Community Moderator, Dentistry Hub
IVAPM CVPP Credentialing Committee Member

Publications

Refereed:

Mathis JR, Schilling EF, Lobprise HB. Oral and Dental Pain Management. J Vet Dent. 2024 Sept
Mathis JR, Scott KI, Lobprise HB. “Use of a Periodontal Resective Procedure (Proximal Wedge Technique) for Treating Gingival and Periodontal Pockets of Mandibular Canine Teeth in Dogs” JSAP (accepted) 10/2/24; doi: 10.1111/JSAP

Textbook Chapters:

Mathis JR. Intraoral Radiology and Advanced Imaging; Oral Pain Management; Dental Home Care. In: Lobprise HB, ed. Blackwell’s Five-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion: Small Animal Dentistry. 3rd ed.Wiley Blackwell; 2021 Jun:21–45.
Mathis JR and Lobprise HB. Pain Management. In: Lobprise HB, ed. Blackwell’s Five Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion: Small Animal Geriatrics. 1st ed. Wiley Blackwell; 2025:x–x. doi:10.1002/*** (in press)