The Gardens Animal Hospital was established in 1974. The hospital has been an accredited member of the American Animal Hospital Association since 1983. To be an accredited AAHA member, we must adhere to the associations high standards of excellence. Our hospital is regularly evaluated by trained AAHA professionals to ensure that we maintain these standards and provide the best in veterinary care.

 

 Our Veterinarians

JACK C. HARRISON, DVM
Practice Owner

Dr. Harrison graduated from Texas A & M University   in 1971 where he earned two undergraduate degrees and his doctorate of Veterinary Medicine. He has owned and operated a veterinary practice in Palm Beach Gardens, FL for 30 years. In 1996 Dr. Harrison built Gardens Animal Hospital at its current location. He is an active member of AAHA, AVMA, FVMA, and PBCVS. In his spare time he enjoys fishing barbecuing, and especially his wife’s cooking.

 
STEFFANI MORRIS, DVM 

Dr. Morris graduated from the University of Florida   in 2001 (GO GATORS!!) with a degree in Animal Sciences. She earned her veterinary degree in 2005 from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Morris enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine and is an active member of AVMA, FVMA, AAHA, and PBVS. In her spare time Dr. Morris enjoys riding and showing horses, spending time with her husband and two dogs, and cooking.

 

 

Our Practice Manager

 

LISA PAROS
(GAH since 1988)

Lisa has been working in the small animal field for the last 20 years. After moving from her hometown of Johnstown, Pennsylvania in 1988, she began working for the practice.  She has since worked her way up to practice manager in 2007. When she’s not ensuring everything is running as smoothly as is possible for an animal hospital, she can be found tending to her pets at home and horse back riding.

 

CHERYL HARRISON
(GAH since 1992)

A Chicago native, moving to South Florida in 1978. Cheryl has worked as a certified radiological technologist. She also worked in the field of radiology as a sales representative. After marrying Dr. Harrison in 1996, she began working in the office. When not in the office, she can be found in the kitchen. She is truly a phenomenal cook, as anyone who knows her will attest.

 

DIANA ALBEAR
(GAH since 1999)

A Miami native before moving to Jupiter in 1995 with her husband, she continues to care for a tremendous family of six horses, four dogs, six cats and her 6-year old goldfish. She most enjoys the care-taking aspect of her job—ensuring comfort and care for each and every one of the patients. When she’s not rescuing yet another kitten or puppy to add to her welcoming family, she enjoys practicing archery, riding her motorcycle or horses, and snapping photographs of Florida’s wildlife.

 

TINA SANTIAGO
(GAH since 2006)
Veterinary Technician

Tina has lived in Florida her whole life. She started at Gardens Animal Hospital in July of 2006 and has “never been so happy at her job.” She has been married to her husband, David for 8 years. She has six dogs and one cat. In her spare time she loves to hang out with her husband and dogs and dress-up her Chihuahua, Teenie Weenie.

 

Front Desk

DIANA ROCCO
(GAH since 1996)
Receptionist

Another Gardens Animal Hospital loyal staff member, Diana has been with the practice for 12 years, since 1996. Originally from New Haven, Connecticut, she migrated to Palm Beach Gardens in 1995. She says working at Gardens Animal Hospital is such a pleasure. She has had quite a few animal loves in her life (including rabbits, turtles, ducks, and crows since she was a baby) but without doubt, hospital cat, T.C. has “captured her heart.” In her spare time, Diana can be found nestled in a book from her rare book collection.

 
PAULINE SEED
(GAH since 2003)
Receptionist

Pauline joined Gardens Animal Hospital in 2003. She was born in Reading, England and moved to the US in 1995. She has lived and worked pretty much all over Florida. When she moved to Palm Beach Gardens she sought a change from the restaurant business.  She considers herself very lucky to be working at Gardens Animal Hospital because she says it’s like “going to see the family every day.”

 
BETH HILL
(GAH since 2005)
Receptionist

A life-long animal lover, Beth was born in Greensburg, Pennsylvania and raised in Jupiter. She has been actively involved in animal husbandry and wildlife care since she was a child working at Busch Wildlife Sanctuary. Her passion for the medical field led to a CNA license from Palm Beach Community College in 2003. However, she decided to return to her dream job of working with animals. She enjoys fishing and camping and playing with her dogs, Dixie and Ringo.

 

Kennel and Boarding

ANDREA
(GAH since 2007)
Kennel Technician 

Andrea was born in Santiago, Chile and moved to North Palm Beach in 2001.  She has been working for Gardens Animal Hospital for the past year and says she is especially fond of working in such a warm staff environment. Andrea loves being a caregiver for companion animals, especially cats. Her favorites are hospital cats, Bob. T.C.,and Willie.  When she’s not working, Andrea enjoys going to the movies, traveling, interior decorating, organizing, organizing and more organizing! She loves Latin food and the occasional free chocolate from the staff lounge.

 

WILLY
Kennel Technician
(GAH since 1992)

Willy has been volunteering his animal care giving touch with Gardens Animal Hospital for the last 16 years.