Our Leadership

Dena Fauske

DVM, DACVIM

Cardiology

Dr. Dena Fauske is a board-certified veterinary cardiologist with a special interest in the advanced management of advanced heart disease and congestive heart failure. She is passionate about supporting her patients’ quality of life and works closely with pet owners to develop treatment plans that are not only medically sound but also realistic and sustainable for each family’s unique situation.

Known for her love of “spicy” chihuahuas, Dr. Fauske shares her home with four rescue chihuahuas and brings that same deep empathy into her practice. She incorporates stress-limiting techniques and gentle handling into every appointment, striving to make each visit as comfortable as possible for her patients. Outside of work, she enjoys dancing, singing, and practicing yoga.

Education and Training:

• Residency: Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital, Akron, OH- Cardiology

• Internship: BluePearl Pet Hospital, Tampa, FL

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM): North Carolina State University

• Undergraduate Degree: University of North Carolina (Greensboro)- B.A. in Music.

Outside of work, Dr. Fauske enjoys practicing yoga and anything that involves music. She can often be found exploring different styles of music and dance, always with a deep appreciation for their cultural significance and roots. Sometimes you can even catch her singing to patients. 

In addition to the chihuahua crew, Dr. Fauske shares her home with her husband Nick, several very mischievous cats and an axolotl named Turnip. Someday they would love to expand their family to include goats, ducks and maybe a pig or two.