Meet Our Doctors.
Experience You Can Trust.
Dr. Katherine Queck
DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, Founder
Board-certified Dentist
Dr. Katherine Queck is the founder of The Hospital for Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery, the Veterinary Education Center of Excellence. The hospital is located in Matthews, North Carolina with an additional location in suburban Charleston, South Carolina. As a 1986 graduate of Iowa State University, Dr. Queck pursued her passion for dentistry and became a Fellow of the Academy of Veterinary Dentistry (AVD). In 1992, she relocated to Charlotte to establish a progressive dental clinic and became a national thought leader for her contributions in dentistry to the broader veterinary community. Dr. Queck is highly respected by her colleagues and was named Veterinarian of the Year by the NCVMA, Fellow of the Year by the Academy and served as Secretary of the AVD. As a Diplomate of the American Veterinary Dental College (AVDC), Dr. Queck is a board-certified dentist and a preferred service provider with over 35 years of experience in veterinary dentistry and oral surgery. She is committed to serve her clients, train dental residents and offer CE courses to general veterinarians and their staff. Globally recognized, Dr. Queck is a published international speaker and well-known Principal Investigator for field pilot and longitudinal studies bringing new innovations to the field of veterinary medicine. Dr. Queck enjoys outdoor activities with family and friends, including her Pet Family of 3 dogs and 1 cat
Dr. Kayla Steffes
DVM, DAVDC
Board-certified Dentist
Dr. Kayla Steffes is a native of Moorhead, Minnesota. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of North Dakota and her DVM from Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, CA. She completed a one-year Rotating Internship at Inland Valley Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center in Upland, CA and also provided part-time veterinary services to clients at VCA in California. Dr. Steffes relocated to North Carolina to pursue a Veterinary Dental Residency, which she completed in 2022. She is a board-certified dentist and looks forward to caring for your furry friends!
She has two furry children, Olive and Cinder, a Croatian Shepherd and a Doberman. She loves building memories and traditions with family and friends and also enjoys traveling, working out, hiking, camping, coaching, sporting events (attending and participating), drawing, woodburning, baking, and music.
Dr Steffes’ goal is to make sure that your pets are healthy with a great quality of life and for you to feel like they are taken care of like they were one of her own.
Dr. Brooke Reynolds
DVM, DAVDC
Board-certified Dentist
Dr. Brooke Reynolds is originally from Pennsylvania and graduated from the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in 2012. After spending 10 years in general practice, she decided to pursue her true passion, veterinary dentistry, and began her residency training.
In July 2025, she successfully completed all requirements, including both a written and practical examination, to become a Board Certified Veterinary Dentist™. Her 10 years in general practice not only set her foundation but also helped her gain knowledge of other systemic diseases and how they impact overall oral health. She loves all aspects of veterinary dentistry, from oral surgery to endodontics, with a special love for feline dentistry. As she begins her new specialty career, she looks forward to impacting the industry in any way that she can—one mouth at a time.
She is a published author—both in fiction and in the Journal of Veterinary Dentistry.
Outside of work, she enjoys traveling and chasing after her 3 children with her husband. She has 2 dogs, Layla and Pickles, and whatever else her kids insist on taking care of – currently some fish and a crested gecko named George.
Dr. Laura Bartl
DVM, Diplomate, ABVP (Canine & Feline Practice)
Practice Limited to Dentistry and Oral Surgery
Dr. Bartl is originally from Alexandria, Virginia. She received her undergraduate degree from Virginia Tech and graduated from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. She spent 15 years practicing Emergency and Primary Care medicine in Northern Virginia. She was named a VCA Medical Director of the Year and served as Chief of Staff at her practice in Northern Virginia. Dr. Bartl was an Associate Professor in the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine in Blacksburg, Virginia from 2012-2022. While at the College of Veterinary Medicine, she held numerous leadership roles including Primary Care Service Chief and Assistant Hospital Director of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Dr. Bartl has been a Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (Canine and Feline Practice) since 2006. She has a love for family, companion animals, horses, and dentistry. She pursued a dental residency under Dr. Katherine Queck to allow her to bring forward her passions to further serve broader communities to improve the overall quality of life for small animals. Her practice is limited to dentistry and oral surgery. Dr. Bartl has a large pet family of 3 dogs, 2 cats, and a horse.
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