Dr. Ian J. Haws

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Board Certified Veterinary Dentist™ with over 25 years of specialized dental and oral care for your referred patients

Dr. Ian J. Haws with his dog Tristan

Career Milestones

1986
DVM Graduate
1996
FAVD Achievement
1998
Board Certification
1999
Teaching Excellence

Beyond the Clinic

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Cycling
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Canoeing
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Nordic Skiing
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Wildlife Photography

A Legacy of Excellence

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DVM Graduate

1986

Ontario Veterinary College

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FAVD Achievement

1996

Fellow of the Academy of Veterinary Dentistry

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Board Certification

1998

Diplomate, American Veterinary Dental College™

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Teaching Excellence

1999

Joined OVC Teaching Hospital

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GVSH Founding

2012

Co-founded Guelph Veterinary Specialty Hospital

Continuing the Journey

Today, Dr. Haws continues to provide exceptional dental and oral surgical care at the Guelph Veterinary Specialty Hospital. His practice encompasses the full spectrum of veterinary dentistry, from preventive care to complex reconstructive surgeries, serving referred patients from veterinary practices throughout Ontario and beyond.

25+
Years Experience
1000s
Cases Treated
100%
Dedicated

What Sets Dr. Haws Apart

Dr. Haws' unique combination of extensive experience, continuous learning, and dedication to excellence makes him a trusted specialist for your dental referrals. His board certification represents the highest level of expertise in veterinary dentistry, achieved by fewer than 200 veterinarians worldwide.

Beyond the Practice

When not providing exceptional dental care for his patients, Dr. Haws is an avid traveler and nature enthusiast. His passion for marine life and conservation has taken him to some of the world's most beautiful underwater destinations.

From snorkeling with sea turtles in Maui to exploring coral reefs, Dr. Haws brings the same attention to detail and appreciation for life's intricate beauty to both his professional practice and personal pursuits.

Interests Include:

  • Scuba diving and underwater photography
  • Marine conservation
  • Wildlife photography and nature exploration
  • International travel
Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle - Dr. Haws' underwater photography

Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle - Captured during one of Dr. Haws' snorkeling expeditions

Baby Bear - Wildlife encounter

Baby bear photographed by Dr. Haws on Vancouver Island

Ready to Refer a Patient?

Dr. Haws and his dedicated team are here to provide specialized dental and oral surgical care for your patients