Dr. Heather Sallade
Dr. Heather Sallade, a native of Tampa, Florida, has always had a deep love for animals and a passion for veterinary medicine. Her journey began at age 4, when she received her first hamster, which she named Rabies. Since then, veterinary medicine has been her lifelong calling. Dr. Sallade earned bachelor’s degrees in biology and dance from Randolph-Macon Woman’s College in Virginia, before obtaining her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in 1999. She has since worked as a small animal veterinarian in both emergency and general practice. Dr. Sallade and her family have called the Triangle area home for nearly 20 years.
Throughout her career, Dr. Sallade has developed a deep respect for the role veterinarians play in helping pets pass peacefully, with dignity, and with the support families need during those challenging end-of-life decisions. She believes every family is unique and deserves personalized, compassionate care when it comes to hospice and euthanasia. Recently, Dr. Sallade faced this difficult decision herself when her 15-year-old dog, Hannah, was suffering from severe arthritis and diabetes. Surrounded by family, Hannah was treated to a triple-stacked cheeseburger before peacefully passing away. While the moment was filled with tears, it was also a celebration of Hannah’s life, ensuring she crossed the Rainbow Bridge in the most peaceful way possible.
Dr. Sallade lives in North Hills with her husband, daughters and two Russell Terriers, Seamus and Finnegan.
