Dr. Colleen Heney is a board-certified diplomate of the American Veterinary Dental College. She received both her bachelor's degree in animal science (2010) and doctor of veterinary medicine degree (2014) from the University of California - Davis.

Dr. Heney developed an interested in veterinary dentistry and oral surgery as a specialty within her first year of veterinary school, when both her horse and pet rabbit had dental problems in quick succession of one another. She quickly developed a passion for dentistry and oral surgery for all species and committed early on to pursuing advanced residency training. Following graduation from veterinary school, Dr. Heney first completed a one-year equine internship in Penryn, CA at Loomis Basin Equine Medical Center. She followed this by completing a one-year rotating internship in small animal specialty practice in Los Angeles, CA. at Animal Specialty Group.

Dr. Heney returned to the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine for four years of advanced residency training in Dentistry and Oral Surgery for both small animal and large animal species. Throughout her residency, Dr. Heney developed a passion for high quality care and a collaborative approach to complex cases. Her clinical interests include oral and maxillofacial trauma repair, maxillofacial surgery and reconstruction, and diagnosis and treatment of oral tumors. Additionally, she enjoys performing advanced periodontal surgery, endodontic procedures, and veterinary orthodontics.

Dr. Heney was born and raised in San Diego, but following her extensive academic career at UC Davis, she has long considered the greater Sacramento area to be home. She lives with her husband, Alex, and rabbits. Comet and Jett. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her horse, Prince. She also enjoys gardening, cooking, listening to audiobooks, and spending time with friends and family.