ABOUT ORION OAKS ANIMAL HOSPITAL

We offer a range of wellness services as well as extensive emergency services should illness or accidents strike. With a caring team of vets and technical staff, you can relax knowing your pet is in the best of hands.

MEET THE DOCTOR

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Dr. Andrea Milam

Owner and Veterinarian

Dr. Andrea Milam received her Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Virginia Tech and then went on to graduate from Michigan State's University College of Veterinary Medicine. She has worked in Chicago, Virginia and Michigan. She currently resides in Clarkston, MI, where she took ownership of the Orion Oaks Animal Hospital in 2019.

Dr. Milam loves being the voice for animals in need, and is fortunate enough to work with several rescue groups to promote the human-animal bond while providing the best quality care. Her professional interests include soft- tissue/orthopedic surgery, dermatology and preventative medicine.

Dr. Milam is married, has one human daughter, Adalynn and three fur children: Bassett/Boxer mixes named Sherman, Frankie, and Hutch.

MEET THE TEAM

Veterinarian Technician

Melissa

Melissa has been a part of the Orion Oaks team since 2021 and has been in the field for over 5 years now.

She is currently enrolled in Purdue University's online technician program and hopes to graduate soon to become a licensed technician. In her free time she enjoys doing different types of art projects like painting and drawing. Along with being outdoors and spending time with her family and friends.

She has a cattle dog mix named Colt and two cats named Kai and Frances.

Veterinarian Technician

Shy

Shy has been in the veterinary field for 10yrs now, Currently she is in school to become a Licensed Veterinary Technician.

In her free time she loves camping with her husband and 3 boys.

Certified Veterinary Assistant

Jean

Jean is a certified veterinary assistant and has been for about 5 years. Before this she was a nurse assistant. She has her bachelors in Biology and is looking further into her education by applying to the technician program as well as getting her masters in veterinary forensic science.

She loves animals, sports, music and outdoors. She also loves traveling to different countries and learning about their cultures.

Jean has her own pack at home consisting of Zelda, Cash, Lily, and her newest member is Athena

Licensed Veterinarian Technician/Groomer

Christy

Christy is a licensed Veterinary Technician, she graduated from Baker College and has been in the veterinary field for over 8 years. Her passion of animals has taken her to wild places.. like zoo-keeping for the giraffes at the Detroit Zoo! To further her skills, Christy became a certified dog groomer and enjoys the creative outlet that it provides. She loves seeing how aesthetic the dog looks after the groom and the client's reaction when they pick up their pup. In her free time, you can catch her camping with her dogs, or at the gym lifting weights. She resides in Clarkston with her two German Shepherds, Ivan and Vanna, and two cats, Perch and Tula

Receptionist

Jamie

Bio to come soon

Receptionist

Andrea

Andrea has been in the animal industry for 2 years now as a receptionist. It's been her faviorite job thus far. She loves spending time with the patients and helping anywhere she can. She has 2 animals, a 9 year old rescued pitbull named Petunia and a 9 month grey tabby named Minnie. In her spare time she likes hanging with her nieces and nephews who live with her. She also enjoys reading and watching a good movie.

Receptionist

Courtney

Courtney is one of our receptionist at Orion Oaks, She is also a hair stylist and make-up artist on the side. In her free time she enjoys painting, indoor gardening, and collecting vinyl records. She also enjoys studying herbalism. Courtney just got married this August 2022 to her husband, and they have two cats at home Leena and olive

Veterinary Assistant

Renee

Bio to come soon

Receptonist

Angela

Angela is training to be one of our receptionist at Orion Oaks! She has her associates in Early Childhood Education. She Lives in Grand Blanc with her fiancé, Sean and their 4 year old Doberman, Boomer. Some of her hobbies include.. camping, arts & crafts, and singing in her choir.