Meet the Team

Dr. Lisa was raised on a
small farm west of Edmonton and knew from a young age, she would become a
vet.  Lisa completed her Bachelor of Science (Animal Science major) degree
at the University of Alberta and then moved to Melbourne, Australia to complete
her veterinary medicine degree.  Lisa graduated with honors in 2008. 
She worked at a small animal practice for over four years in Melbourne before
taking a year off to travel to over thirty countries.  A particular
highlight of this adventure was volunteering at an animal sanctuary in Sri
Lanka.  Lisa and her husband then returned to the Edmonton area where she
worked at a very busy small animal practice for five years before moving to
Summerside Vet Hospital.

Lisa has an interest in dentistry and internal medicine and is
passionate about preventative care throughout the life of your pet.

She and her husband have a young son.  Their family is
rounded out with four dogs, George, Millie, Lou, and Davey, and three cats named
Blanche, Minnie Mouse, and Mario.  She loves spending time with her
family, gardening, reading, walking her dogs, and being outdoors as much as
possible.   She looks forward to welcoming you to Summerside Vet
Hospital!

Pat grew up on a mixed farm (beef and dryland crops) near Turin, Alberta.  He studied Agricultural Biotechnology at the University of Lethbridge before being admitted to the Western College of Veterinary Medicine.  He graduated with distinction in 2005.  After working at clinics in Vernon, Calgary, and Southern Ontario, Pat settled in Edmonton in 2010.

Pat loves spending his free time with his wife and two children as well as their dog Ned and cat Timothy.  He enjoys family outings to hike, bike and play at the park are frequent and treasured.  Pat also enjoys running.

As a veterinarian, Pat’s goal is to work with each case to provide the best possible medicine and care within the available means.  He is especially interested in the benefits of providing dental care for pets.  Pat also likes working with aging pets to ensure comfort and a good quality of life.

Taryn grew up in Nanaimo, BC, where she completed her Bachelor of Science in Microbiology
at the Vancouver Island University. Shortly after, in pursuit of her childhood dream of becoming
a veterinarian, she began graduate studies in Saskatoon. Following her Master’s thesis
defence, she began training at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine and graduated in
2017. Taryn has spent several years practicing in Toronto, and just relocated her family to
Edmonton in 2024.
As a veterinarian, her interests include preventative medicine, ophthalmology, dentistry, and
soft tissue surgery. Taryn especially enjoys working with cats to ensure we are meeting their
needs, as they age.
In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two young kids, and their
three cats, Mindie, Mars, and Millie. She enjoys cooking and baking for friends and family, and also likes to stay active,
both in and outdoors. She is excited to join the team at Summerside Vet Hospital!

Dr. Christine Morgantini grew up on an acreage outside of Edmonton and spent much of her childhood in a vet clinic and around animals. She knew from a young age that she wanted to help animals and started her university journey at the University of Alberta graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and Animal Science. She then completed her veterinary degree at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon in 2006. 

 
Shortly after graduation Dr. Christine Morgantini moved to Vancouver Island for a few years and experienced small animal medicine combined with after hours emergency work. Christine then returned home to Edmonton and has since worked and locumed in general practice as well as emergency clinics throughout the city. In her spare time, Christine enjoys spending time outdoors with her family. She has a passion for the human animal bond and enjoys creating lasting connections with her clients and patients. Christine looks forward to locuming at Summerside Veterinary Hospital and forming many amazing new relationships.