Our Veterinarian Team

Dr. Harrell is the Medical Director at Bay Breeze Animal Clinic. She has designed BBAC to make you, your pet, and your family feel welcome. Dr. Harrell graduated from Texas A&MUniversity College of Veterinary Medicine in 1998 and has worked in the Coastal Bend region since graduation. Her primary expertise is the treatment of cats and dogs. In addition to being a veterinarian and clinic owner, Dr. Harrell was also an adjunct professor at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Campus, where she taught Animal Science 301 in 2010 and 2011. She strongly believes in supporting the local Rockport Humane Society by providing discounted services to some of their pets before they are adopted out to the public. She has a wonderful husband and two beautiful daughters that provide her with the support and encouragement to make her dream of giving the Rockport Community thorough, high-quality, personalized veterinary care come true.

Receptionist

Paige has been a receptionist in a veterinary clinic since 2007 and has been with us since 2011. Paige is a smiling face when you walk in and a pleasant voice when you call.

Paige grew up in the area and moved to Rockport when she started with us. Her favorite hobby is playing with and showing off her great niece Laney Jade or as Paige calls her, “The Princess.”  She describes herself as a “word nerd” who loves to read, collect maps, and work in her yard.

Receptionist

Lisa grew up in a small town in central Texas but has lived in the Sierra Nevada area for about 20 years. She was a full-time mom to her 4 kids and is currently learning how to be an “empty nester”. What better way to fill that spot than with fur-babies! Lisa recently moved to Rockport to start a new chapter of her life and pursue her passion for animals. She is excited to be a part of the Bay Breeze Animal Clinic and join them in the quest to serve the community one furry kid at a time.

In her free time, Lisa likes to play ball with her 8-year-old Lab, Abby. She also enjoys long walks on the beach. Her hobbies include anything in the kitchen.

Lauren attended Everest College and has been practicing in the veterinary field for one year. She prides herself in her ability to care for patients during their most difficult times. Lauren also has a passion for educating clients about all aspects of wellness and sick care.

In her free time, she loves spending time with her family and going to the beach to find the best seashells with her kids.

Lauren’s family is proud to be owned by their three-year-old cat, Stella Maria Elsa. Lauren’s family couldn’t come up with just a single name for such an amazing cat, so they chose to give her three names to match her awesome personality.

Jessica is our lead surgery technician. She has been a technician for 19 years, working in general practice, specialty, and emergency medicine before she made her way to Bay Breeze in 2014.

Jessica is the mother to an amazing son named Carter and her perfect dog, Galoot! When not working, she enjoys fishing and spending time with her family.

Kristin is an excellent technician. She was born and raised in North Texas and moved to Rockport in 2015. She joined Bay Breeze in 2021 and aims to provide the best medical care to all patients, along with awesome customer care to our clients. Before joining Bay Breeze, she worked at the Humane Society and has a passion for working with animals and does not see herself doing anything else.

She loves spending time with her son and her menagerie of animals which includes four dogs (Dozyr, Peanut, Roscoe, Spot), an albino corn snake named Fishstick, and her crazy pig, Wrinkles.

Surgical Technician

Dara attended Alvin Community College and has been practicing in the veterinary field for three years.

Dara prides herself in knowing that she is doing her very best to care for each patient individually. Being there for all the patients and families is important to her.

In her free time, she enjoys taking her dog, Shiner to the beach or just enjoying the beach by herself. Time with family is very important to her as well.