Our Leadership

Dena Fauske

DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology)

Cardiology

Dr. Dena Fauske is a board-certified veterinary cardiologist with a special interest in advanced heart disease management and congestive heart failure. She is passionate about enhancing quality of life for her patients, working closely with pet owners to create realistic and sustainable treatment plans.

Dr. Fauske incorporates fear-free techniques—including gentle handling and sound therapy—into every appointment, striving to make the experience as stress-free as possible. Known for her deep compassion (and her affection for “spicy” Chihuahuas), she is dedicated to improving the well-being of every patient she treats.

Education and Training

• Residency: Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital, Akron, OH, Cardiology (2018)
• Internship: BluePearl Veterinary Partners, Tampa, Small Animal Rotating Internship (2015)
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM): North Carolina State University (2014)
• Undergraduate Degree: University of North Carolina at Greensboro, B.A. in Music (2006)

About Dr. Fauske

Dr. Fauske shares her home with her beloved Chihuahuas Ser Jaime Lannister Kingslayer, Super Small Steve, Delly, and Lilly, as well as two cats, Count Ravioli and Mud Flap, and an axolotl named Turnip. Outside of cardiology, she is passionate about supporting neurodiversity in the workplace and has contributed to both clinical research and zoo veterinary care.