Veterinarian Overview
Growing up, Dr. Harris constantly brought animals home and nursed them back to health. Her interests in science and medicine started to blossom as she progressed through her education, and one thing soon became clear: Dr. Harris was destined for a career in the animal care world! A native of Houston, Texas, Dr. Harris received her Bachelors degree in biomedical science from Texas A&M University in 1993. She continued on at the Universitys College of Veterinary Medicine to receive her DVM in 1997, and started here at Fairfield Animal Hospital in a relief capacity in 2004 before transitioning into full-time work. Dr. Harris has a special interest in internal medicine cases because of their challenging and rewarding nature, and also enjoys getting to know clients on a personal level during wellness exams.Dr. Harris lives with her husband, Clark, and their three children. The family shares their home with Bella, a Golden Retriever; Parker the cat; a hamster named Lily, Checkers the corn snake, and several fish.In her time away from the clinic, Dr. Harris enjoys camping with her family and scrapbooking when she gets the chance. Shes also an avid runner, and recently trained for and finished her very first marathon!
