Dallas

Dr. Cheryl Adamson is a board-certified small animal internist with expertise in diagnosing and managing complex diseases. Her clinical interests include leptospirosis, gastrointestinal disease, hypoalbuminemia, and chronic kidney and glomerular disease. She also integrates Eastern and Western medicine into her practice as a certified veterinary acupuncturist.

Dr. Adamson believes in the power of collaboration with pet owners and primary care veterinarians to improve patient outcomes. Her commitment to compassionate, evidence-based medicine ensures that every pet receives the best possible care.

Education and Training

• Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist: Chi University, Reddick, FL (2022)
• Diplomate: American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Small Animal Internal Medicine (2015)
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM): Oklahoma State University Center for Veterinary Health Sciences (2008)
• Undergraduate Degree: Oklahoma State University, B.S. in Animal Science, Pre-Veterinary Option (2005)

About Dr. Adamson

Outside of work, Dr. Adamson enjoys horseback riding, cooking, good wine, and spending time with her son and pets Shael, Kora, Waylon, and Ichi Mate the horse.

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.

Dr. Mix is a board-certified small animal criticalist. Throughout her training, Dr. Mix developed a love for critical thinking and the treatment of unstable complex patients. Dr. Mix believes that working closely with the referring veterinarian and other veterinary specialists is the best way to ensure the highest quality of care for her patients. She is most passionate about giving critically ill animals a chance for survival and more quality time with their families. Her professional interests include toxin ingestion, acute kidney injury, transfusion medicine and the management of sepsis.

Education and Training

• Residency: South Texas Veterinary Specialists, Emergency and Critical Care
• Internship: South Texas Veterinary Specialists, Small Animal Medicine and Surgery
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM): Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine
• Undergraduate Degree: Texas A&M University, B.S. in Animal Science

About Dr. Mix

Dr. Mix grew up in Carrollton, Texas, and has deep ties to the local community—she even attended grade school just across the street from the hospital at St. Rita. Outside of work, Dr. Mix enjoys spending quality time with her daughter, Aiden. Her home is filled with furry (and hoofed!) companions, including two dogs, Hazel and Freddie; a cat named Penelope; and four goofy goats—Ruth, Callie, Bella, and Little Foot.

Dr. Jourdan McPhetridge is a board-certified small animal surgeon with a clinical focus on thoracic surgery and fluorescence-guided techniques to enhance surgical precision and outcomes. Her practice emphasizes thoughtful, evidence-based case management and a collaborative, team-centered approach to care. She is deeply committed to the training and mentorship of surgical residents and strives to provide compassionate, comprehensive care that supports both patients and their families through complex surgical decisions.

Education and Training

• Board-certified: Veterinary Endoscopy Society - Board Member, Research Committee
• Residency: North Carolina State University, Small Animal Surgery (2024)
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM): Atlantic Veterinary College (2019)

Dr. Peoples is an emergency veterinarian who is deeply committed to being a calm, steady presence during some of the most stressful moments in a pet owner’s life. Her practice philosophy is rooted in compassion. She enjoys the challenge of emergency cases including urinary obstructions, acute abdomens, respiratory distress, heat stroke and other acute medical emergencies. Dr. Peoples strives to be a strong advocate for her patients while guiding families through difficult decisions with empathy and respect.

Education and Training

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM): University of Arizona (2023)
• Bachelors of Science (BS): Tennessee State University (2016)

Dr. Shuffelbottom is drawn to emergency medicine for the wide variety of cases he has the opportunity to see, along with the personal growth that comes with caring for patients in critical moments. He has particular interests in point of care ultrasound and emergency surgery because they allows him to quickly diagnose and intervene during life threatening situations. He is a firm believer in compassionate care and guiding owners through challenging medical situations during their time of need.

Education and Training

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM): Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine (2024)

About Dr. Shuffelbottom

Dr. Shuffelbottom recently married his wife who he met in vet school at Virginia-Maryland.

Originally an equine veterinarian after graduation, Dr. Hillary Noland transitioned into small animal emergency and critical care medicine approximately 1 year after graduation and has never looked back! She feels that the most important part of any veterinary-client-patient relationship is love, compassion and direct communication. She focuses highly on client education of the medical issues their pet is experiencing.

Education and Training

• Internship: Equine Sports Medicine and Surgery, Retama Equine Hospital (2020)
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM): University of Missouri - Columbia (2011)
• Association: Active Member of the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society and American Veterinary Medical Association

About Dr. Noland

When not at work, she can be found riding dressage with her Oldenburg mare, Fiona, playing with her Jack Russell Terrier, Finnegan, gardening and spending time with her friends and family.

Dr. Gilson is an emergency veterinarian with special interests in cardiology, reproductive emergencies, and emergency surgery. She is passionate about client education and brings a client-focused emergency experience to Arista. She's an advocate for evidence-based medicine, maintaining the human animal bond and multi-modal pain control.

Education and Training

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM): Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine (2021)

About Dr. Gilson

She loves trying new restaurants with her fiancee, reading, and playing D&D with friends.