Dr. Dena Balsama graduated from The Royal Veterinary College, University of London, in 2000. Prior to this, she received her undergraduate degree in biology from Adelphi University in Garden City, New York. A native of south New Jersey, she joined the Delaware Valley Veterinary Hospital in 2001. She is married and shares her home with two daughters, two rescued pit bulls, three cats, and chickens In her free time, she stays busy by baking, gardening, running, and supporting her daughters' collegiate endeavors. Dr. Balsama is a Boston qualified marathon runner and a member of the S.W.A.R.M running group. She serves on the board of directors for Gypsy Rose Animal Foundation and has a special interest in surgery and mentoring veterinary students and new graduates [citation].