9087 Marshall Road
Cranberry Twp., PA 16066-3607
(724) 772-1870
| FAX: (724) 772-0162 |
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8:30 AM - 7:30 PM
W
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat
8:30 AM - NOON
8:30 AM - NOON
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APPOINTMENT ONLY
Dr. Elliott grew up in western PA and
graduated from Grove City College with a
degree in biology. After completing a master's
degree at Michigan State University, he
decided veterinary medicine was his interest
and goal. He was accepted into the School of
Veterinary Medicine the same day he was
drafted by Uncle Sam. Uncle Sam won and after
3 years in the Army as a veterinary technician
and a short tour of Vietnam, he was able to
begin veterinary school, graduating in 1974.
graduated from Grove City College with a
degree in biology. After completing a master's
degree at Michigan State University, he
decided veterinary medicine was his interest
and goal. He was accepted into the School of
Veterinary Medicine the same day he was
drafted by Uncle Sam. Uncle Sam won and after
3 years in the Army as a veterinary technician
and a short tour of Vietnam, he was able to
begin veterinary school, graduating in 1974.
| Dr. David M. Elliott, DVM |
He has worked in the Pittsburgh area since then, co-founding
Northview Animal Hospital in 1979. He currently is the owner of
Gardens Veterinary Hospital and Harts Run Veterinary Hospital.
Dr. Elliott has been married over 40 years, has 2 grown
daughters, 5 grandchildren and a faithful dog and cat.
Besides enjoying his grandchildren, his interest include golf,
fly fishing and reading.
Northview Animal Hospital in 1979. He currently is the owner of
Gardens Veterinary Hospital and Harts Run Veterinary Hospital.
Dr. Elliott has been married over 40 years, has 2 grown
daughters, 5 grandchildren and a faithful dog and cat.
Besides enjoying his grandchildren, his interest include golf,
fly fishing and reading.
| Dr. Darryl Strobel, DVM |
Dr. Strobel was born and
raised in eastern Ohio. He
decided early to become a
veterinarian and was very
fortunate to attend and
graduate from Ohio State
University.
He began practicing near Lima,
Ohio, moving to Pittsburgh 3
years after graduation. He has
been in Pittsburgh since 1975.
raised in eastern Ohio. He
decided early to become a
veterinarian and was very
fortunate to attend and
graduate from Ohio State
University.
He began practicing near Lima,
Ohio, moving to Pittsburgh 3
years after graduation. He has
been in Pittsburgh since 1975.
AFTER HOUR
EMERGENCIES:
CAMP HORNE ROAD
(412) 366-3400
NORTHVIEW
(412) 364-5626
EMERGENCIES:
CAMP HORNE ROAD
(412) 366-3400
NORTHVIEW
(412) 364-5626
Dr. Sarakon grew up in western Pennsylvania and moved to
California as a young adult. While there, she earned
degrees in biology and veterinary medicine studying at U.
C., Santa Cruz (Biology) and U.C., Davis, School of
Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) She lived in Monterey,
California for 22 years, and during that time also
worked as a veterinary technician and an interpreter for
the deaf (AA, Ohlone College) She practiced veterinary
medicine in Carmel, California before moving back to the
east coast. Currently, she works at both Garden’s and
Hart’s Run Veterinary Hospitals in Cranberry and Fox
Chapel.
Although she treats animals of all sizes and ages, Dr.
Sarakon feels a special affection for her geriatric
patients. They present a unique challenge, with both
physical and cognitive disorders, but she thinks that a
soft hand and heart go a long way in understanding these
animal senior citizens. She has a soft spot for shelter
animals, too, and has offered her help in shelters
throughout her career. Her own three animals were
rescues or adopted from shelters.
When Dr. Sarakon has time off, she enjoys the simple
pleasures – rooting for the Pittsburgh Pirates, spending
time with friends, both human and furry (especially dog
Sunny and cats Peek-a-boo and Pickle) and linguini with
a white clam sauce. She is pleased to be back in
Pittsburgh and can’t believe her good fortune – she
earns a living doing what she loves.
California as a young adult. While there, she earned
degrees in biology and veterinary medicine studying at U.
C., Santa Cruz (Biology) and U.C., Davis, School of
Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) She lived in Monterey,
California for 22 years, and during that time also
worked as a veterinary technician and an interpreter for
the deaf (AA, Ohlone College) She practiced veterinary
medicine in Carmel, California before moving back to the
east coast. Currently, she works at both Garden’s and
Hart’s Run Veterinary Hospitals in Cranberry and Fox
Chapel.
Although she treats animals of all sizes and ages, Dr.
Sarakon feels a special affection for her geriatric
patients. They present a unique challenge, with both
physical and cognitive disorders, but she thinks that a
soft hand and heart go a long way in understanding these
animal senior citizens. She has a soft spot for shelter
animals, too, and has offered her help in shelters
throughout her career. Her own three animals were
rescues or adopted from shelters.
When Dr. Sarakon has time off, she enjoys the simple
pleasures – rooting for the Pittsburgh Pirates, spending
time with friends, both human and furry (especially dog
Sunny and cats Peek-a-boo and Pickle) and linguini with
a white clam sauce. She is pleased to be back in
Pittsburgh and can’t believe her good fortune – she
earns a living doing what she loves.
| Dr. Joni Sarakon, DVM |
He is married to Liz and has one grown daughter, two grandchildren and three
pets, Mitzie, Patio & TJ.
He is active in his church and enjoys jogging and biking.
pets, Mitzie, Patio & TJ.
He is active in his church and enjoys jogging and biking.
A Romanian native, Dr.
Melissa Chitu received her
Doctor of Veterinary
Medicine degree from
Bucharest, Romania - UVM.
Melissa Chitu received her
Doctor of Veterinary
Medicine degree from
Bucharest, Romania - UVM.
In 2010, Dr. Chitu finished ECFVG
(Educational Commission for Foreign
Veterinary Graduates) program and
achieved certification.
Dr. Chitu is married, has two kids and
rescue dog named "Toby." When she is
not busy with soccer games and dance
practices, she enjoys yoga and tennis.
(Educational Commission for Foreign
Veterinary Graduates) program and
achieved certification.
Dr. Chitu is married, has two kids and
rescue dog named "Toby." When she is
not busy with soccer games and dance
practices, she enjoys yoga and tennis.
| Dr. Melissa Chitu, DVM |
Following completion of an internship
in large animal medicine and surgery
she and her husband (who is also a vet)
moved to North America for "a better
life."
in large animal medicine and surgery
she and her husband (who is also a vet)
moved to North America for "a better
life."
| Gardens Veterinary Hospital is an accredited member of the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). Click here to find out more about the high standards the AAHA requires. |
