Pet Paradise Winter Garden

Dr. Cariño is originally from the Philippines where she earned her DVM degree from the University of the Philippines Los Baños in 1998. She started as a large-scale swine farm veterinarian until she moved to the US in 2004, where she gathered diverse experience from working at mixed-animal hospitals, HQHV spay & neuter clinics, as well as animal shelter hospitals. Dr. Cariño is most passionate about providing her patients with the latest gold standard of care in veterinary medicine including soft-tissue surgery, immunotherapy, and regenerative medicine. Outside of work, she loves to paint on silk, gardening, cooking, and spending time with her family and Dagul, their 7-year-old English Mastiff. Dr. Cariño has been recognized as our 2022 Veterinarian of the Year!

Stephanie joined the Winter Garden Pet Paradise team in July of 2025. Although new to Pet Paradise, Stephanie has been working in the dog daycare and boarding industry for several years. Originally from New York, she started working as a front desk receptionist at a dog daycare, and absolutely fell in love with all the people and pets; however, she wanted a change. She moved to sunny Florida and continued working in the industry, eventually working her way up to management. Stephanie loves getting to know all the pups and pet parents that come into the resort. She has one rescue pup named Franklin!

Jessica joined Pet Paradise Winter Garden in 2019 as a resort associate. In 2020, she moved into a supervisor role and shortly thereafter, became assistant manager. She brings her passion for animals to Pet Paradise with over thirty years of animal experience. Currently, she is working on her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and plans to use this dedication and knowledge in providing a better experience for your pets.

Courtney joined Pet Paradise in February of 2021 shortly after moving from North Carolina and graduating from Western Carolina University with her bachelor's in psychology. She has always had a love for dogs and the job became a “happy accident” when she applied right out of college, not knowing what the next few years would hold for her within the company. She quickly fell in love with her role as resort associate and eventually moved up as supervisor, and now as assistant manager. Courtney strives to care for all our guests and build a strong relationship with them.

I have been with Pet Paradise for a few years and absolutely love training. I genuinely didn't know what I wanted to do with my life and having this experience and opportunity has changed my life. I consider this a calling of mine, as it comes so naturally to me. I enjoy every second when I'm able to train the dogs in our care. I find it rewarding seeing these dogs leave with a totally different mentality and behavior and seeing how excited the parents are when they pick up.

Olga spent her whole life dreaming about working with pets. Unfortunately, in Soviet Union, where she grew up, they did not have jobs with animals unless you worked for a circus. Little did she know, she was one step closer to that dream when her family immigrated to the United States in 1995. By 2000, she was learning to groom dogs and living the dream in Indiana. Her husband, son and her have been living in the West Orlando area since 2010. They have a Chihuahua named Layla and three cats: Kisa, Niva and Jada. In her free time, Olga enjoys rollercoasters, being in nature, yoga and weight lifting.

Darryus was born & raised in Orlando, Florida. Ever since he was young, he loved animals and feels fortunate to now be able to work with them as his career. He worked as a vet assistant at an animal clinic, as well as pet rescue shelters and dog sitting. His favorite breed is the Dalmation! Music is another passion of his as he loves to sing, even to the pups to calm them down. His favorite hobbies includes traveling, meditating, going to the gym and theme parks.