Clear Lake Animal Hospital

Clear Lake Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary hospital located in West Palm Beach, Florida. We are committed to providing exceptional medical, surgical, and dental care to our patients as well as reliable and educational information to our clients. Our entire staff is dedicated to providing the highest level of personalized pet care to the unique concerns of each individual pet owner. At Clear Lake Animal Hospital we treat your pets like the valued family members they are!
  • Mon-Fri: 8:00AM-5:00PM
  • Sat: 8:00AM-12:00PM
  • After Hours: (561) 625-9995; (561) 691-9999; (561) 434-5700

  • Steffani Morris, DVM

    Veterinarian
    Doctor Morris earned both her bachelor's degree and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Florida. (Go Gators!!) She purchased Clear Lake Animal Hospital in 2011. Dr. Morris is an active member of AAHA, AVMA, FVMA, and PBVS.  In her spare time, she enjoys riding horses, spending time with her husband, their 2 daughters, and 3 dogs, reading, and cooking.

    Dr. Morris has always had a passion for animal welfare and rescue. In 2014 she began working with Pet Haven Rescue, a cage-free rescue sanctuary  located in Loxahatchee, FL. In 2015 she became a board member for Pet Haven and believes in their mission statement: "Compassion is contagious... pass it on."

    In 2014 Dr. Morris also began working with Greyed A Greyhound Assistance and Placement Services, an organization dedicated to providing assistance with medical costs, rehabilitation, and rehoming retired greyhounds. Dr. Morris provides medical care, spays, and neuters before these gentle athletes are ready to find their forever homes.

    In 2017 Dr. Morris began working with Kibblez of Love, an organization that rescues the most medically needy dogs from our local shelters. Dr. Morris provides treatment to these dogs before they find their furever homes. Kibblez of Love also runs a pet food bank that provides food for dogs whose human parents are in financial need.

    The Redland Rockpit Abandoned Dog Project is another rescue that Dr. Morris has had the pleasure of working with starting in 2017. This rescue helps provide medical care, foster homes, and love to dogs that are abandoned in the Redland area of Florida.

    Dr. Morris also started working with The Doberman Rescue League in 2017. This rescue provides foster homes, medical treatment, and love for Dobermans until they find their furever homes.

    Years in Practice:
    May 05, 2005
    Education:
    University of Florida
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  • Megan Cires, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Dr. Cires (aka Dr. C) is excited to join the team at Clear Lake Animal Hospital! She holds a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree and a Bachelor of Music degree both from the University of Florida and is an avid Gator fan. Dr. Cires practiced for over two years at a non-profit general practice and high-volume spay/neuter clinic in Port Richey, Florida before relocating back to her hometown in Palm Beach County last year. She has spent the past year working as a shelter medicine veterinarian in West Palm Beach.

    Dr. Cires looks forward to providing high quality compassionate care and forming lasting relationships with the clients and pets at Clear Lake. Her areas of interest in veterinary medicine include soft tissue surgery, preventative medicine, and ophthalmology. When not in the clinic, Dr. Cires enjoys performing in community theatre plays and musicals, reading, boating, and spending time with her husband, Alex, their cat, Penny, their beagle, Paisley, and the newest family member a great dane named Perry.

    Years in Practice:
    Jan 01, 2014
    Education:
    University of Florida
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  • Lesley

    Office Manager

    Lesley graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice. She's always had a passion for animals and decided to take a different career path. She enjoys spending time with her husband, their four dogs and landscaping/gardening.
    Years in Practice:
    Sep 11, 2010
    Education:
    Florida Atlantic University

  • Sarah

    Technician

    In 2005 Sarah graduated from college in Pennsylvania and moved to Florida to attend a veterinary technician internship at Disney.  After completion of her internship, Sarah continued to work as a veterinary technician at various zoos and small animal hospitals in South Florida. Sarah has been working with Dr. Morris since 2010. In her spare time, she enjoys being outdoors with her friends. Her favorite activities are running on the beach with her Greyhounds, snorkeling, and taking hikes to spot Florida wildlife (especially reptiles).
    Years in Practice:
    Sep 11, 2005

  • Rachel, CVT

    Technician

    Rachel graduated from veterinary technician school and began working at Clear Lake Animal Hospital in 2004. In 2010 she started working as an over night emergency critical care technician at a local veterinary emergency hospital. In her spare time she spends time with her family and her 2 dogs.
    Years in Practice:
    Sep 11, 2004
    Education:
    Miami Dade College Medical Center

  • Ashley

    Veterinary Assistant

    Ashley was born and raised in North Carolina. In the summer of 2016 she moved down to Florida. She also worked in the veterinary field up in North Carolina. She enjoys spending time with her fiancé, their four boys, their 2 dogs, fishing, cooking, and anything outdoors.                

    Years in Practice:
    Jan 01, 2011

  • Alli

    Veterinary Assistant

    Alli is originally from Port St. Lucie. She has always loved being around animals. She has been working with animals since 2015. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her 2 bunnies, reading, boating, and photography.                

    Years in Practice:
    Jan 01, 2015
    Education:
    Indian River Community College

  • Nicolette

    Veterinary Assistant

    Nicolette is a recent graduate from Florida State University. She is currently enrolled in the Registered Nurse program at Palm Beach State college. Nicolette enjoys spending time with her family, going to Disney, and spending time with her very large dog, Riley.               

    Years in Practice:
    Jan 01, 2013

  • Susan

    Receptionist

    Susan has been working in the veterinary field for over 14 years, the majority of this time working as Clear Lake Animal Hospital's Receptionist. Susan has two dogs, both are dachshunds.
    Years in Practice:
    Sep 11, 1998

  • Tammy

    Receptionist

    Tammy is our newest staff member.  She brings over 35 years of clerical experience to our practice.  She loves her job at Clear Lake Animal Hospital and says "it is so rewarding to share in the love and concern our clients feel for their furry family members."  In her spare time, she enjoys walking with her husband, Bob, and combing South Florida's beaches for shells and sea glass.  She shares her home with a cat named Frizzy and a new kitten, Sparty, which she adopted after it was found in our hospital parking lot.
    Years in Practice:
    Aug 24, 2017
    Education:
    Palm Beach State College

  • Ciara

    Kennel Technician

    Ciara started working at Clear Lake Animal Hospital in June 2017. Ciara can be found taking care of the dogs and cats that are boarding with us. She gives all of our boarders extra love and attention to make them feel comfortable. Ciara has always had a passion for working with animals, so she has decided to go back to school to become a certified veterinary technician. Ciara enjoys spending time with her family and boyfriend in her free time.
    Years in Practice:
    Aug 24, 2017

  • Helen

    Groomer

    Helen began her training as a groomer in 1997 and worked in Palm Beach for many years. She has experience in all breed types and styles.
    Years in Practice:
    Sep 11, 1997

  • George

    Hospital Mascot
    Years in Practice:
    Sep 11, 2000
    Education:
    Clear Lake Animal Hospital
    Interests:
    Eating, sleeping, eating, greeting clients, eating