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 DOCTORS

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.

Dr. Joshika Chande

Veterinarian

Bio coming soon

MEET THE TEAM

Veterinarian Technician and Manager

Melissa

Melissa has been a part of the Orion Oaks team since 2021 and has been in the field for over 6 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 three pet children, a lab mix named Newt and two cats, Kai and Frances.

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Kayla H

Kayla's career in veterinary medicine started in 2015 intaking animals at the humane society of Genesee County. She attended Baker College where she earned her Associates degree and licensure in Veterinary Technician in 2017. Kayla really enjoys inducing and maintaining anesthesia, taking care of hospitalized patients and performing procedures. Kayla is a bonus mom to a young boy named Jackson and has quite a few animals which include 3 dogs, 4 cats and a Quaker parrot. She enjoys spending time with her family, riding horses, and being involved in the classic car community with her 1966 Ford Mustang and her spouse's 1973 Buick Regal.

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Jess

Jess' career started after graduating from UTM in 2020 and accepted her first job at Auburn University. She has always had a passion for animals and advocating for those without a voice. Some of her favorite things to do at work are reading fecal, blood draws, placing catheters and intubating for anesthesia. Jess had a few fur babies of her own which include a dog, a horse and most recently, a kitten that was surrendered to OOAH

Veterinary Assistant

Elena

Elena has been in the field since 2021 and is currently enrolled in Penn Foster to become a Licensed Veterinary Technician. She is very passionate about animal care and educating others on their animals. She recently moved from Lansing in July 2023 and in her free time enjoys going on walks with her dog Buddy and trying new things.

Receptionist

Jamie

Jamie has been greeting clients and answering the phones with Orion Oaks since July of 2020. She loves greeting all the animals that come into the hospital and really treats them like her own.

Outside of work, she enjoys hunting, fishing and spending time with her family. At home, she has two animals, a Boxer/Pit mix named Cash and a Tuxedo cat named Jovie.

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.

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

Veterinary Assistant

Rene

Rene has been a Clarkston native for the past 40 years and working at this hospital for that past 25. She is an avid animal lover and has had many different types of animals over the years from birds,to pot belly pigs, dogs, cats and many more. In her free time she enjoys working on her secret garden and spending time with her grandchildren.

Veterinary Receptionist

Garcelyn

Gracelyn went to OSTC- NW for Animal Science and loves caring for all animals. Loving all animals, even the creepy crawlers. Gracelyn has two cats; Sully and Winnie. Plus a snake Spongebob that she adores. Recently she just lost her 17year old Cat Mazie who was a big part of her family. A homebody, she loves spending her free time with her fiancé and cats. If not at home she is with family or outside enjoying nature. Her sister has chickens, ducks and a mini Pony that she helps take care of. Working with animals has always been her passion and making sure each pet feels safe is a big part of what she does. Getting to work with rescues is rewarding, helping sick pets get healthy and seeing them getting their forever homes is always a joy.

Receptionist and Veterinary Assistant

Laura

Laura is currently a receptionist/assistant while taking courses to be a Tech. Laura has been in the vet field since 2022 and is very passionate about animals and their care. She has three dogs Betsy Lou, Coco, and Frank as well as 2 cats (Sybil and Penny Dreadful). In her off time you can find her hiking, taking road trips or making crafts for others.

Veterinary Technician

Kayla C

Kayla has been in the field for over 15 years and loves what she does. She loves all animal but cats are her favorite. Kayla has 2 daughters and when she isn't working she is spending time with her family, going up north to her cabin or just relaxing on the couch reading a book. She has 4 cats- Stormy, Vision, Pepper and Pudge. 2 dogs- Yogi and Aria as well as a bearded dragon named Rusty.

Veterinary Assistant

Amie

Amie's career in veterinary medicine started in early 2024. She is currently attending Oakland University as a first year undergraduate in biological sciences with a concentration in pre-veterinary studies. She aspires to graduate from Oakland, and pursue veterinary school to become a DVM. Amie has a gerbil named Bunny, and a cat that she rescued named Cricket.

Receptionist and Veterinary Assistant

Drew

Drew's veterinary carrier started in 2022 and has been working as a receptionist/veterinary assistant. She has 3 Children that are her world. Along with 3 dogs- Moose a 7 year old golden, Asher a 2 year old pit bull mix and Petunia a 12 year old pit bull (which her sister Andrea snagged from her). She also has 2 cats, Kitty and Spooky. Drew loves all types of animals. Except the snakes. In her spare time she is an advantage reader and is writing her first novel.

Our Animal Greeters

Nugget

Clinic Trouble Starter

Nugget was a surrender in 2025. After winning the hearts of all the girls, he suckered his way into making Orion Oaks his permanent home. Nuggets favorite hobbies are sleeping or begging for food. Go and give him some pets, he will soak it up.