
South Tampa pets
Meet Dr. Dunser
Chrysa Dunser, DVM
Founder & Medical Director
For more than 20 years, Dr. Chrysa Dunser has cared for the pets and families of South Tampa, earning the trust of generations of pet owners through thoughtful medicine and genuine relationships.
— Dr. Chrysa Dunser
I believe being a veterinarian is a profession. I am in service to both the client and the patient.Chrysa Dunser, DVM
A Vision of Something Better
Veterinary Care That Feels Personal, Thoughtful, and Connected.
After watching the practice and priorities of veterinary medicine change, Dr. Dunser founded Healing Haven Animal Clinic in 2026 — because every pet is different, and their care should be too.
For Dr. Dunser, exceptional medicine begins quietly — with thoughtful questions and mindful listening. Every family feels welcome, heard, and understood; every pet is treated as an individual; every decision is made with compassion, intention, and respect.

Advanced Training and Expertise
A Career of Continued Learning
Throughout her career, Dr. Dunser has continued to expand her training in advanced diagnostics, integrative medicine, pain management, and supportive care.
Education
Doctor of Veterinary MedicineTufts University School of Veterinary Medicine