Oakland Hills Veterinary Hospital is a privately owned small animal practice that created an environment to ensure comfort for our patients, their families, and our employees in order to create an ideal environment to care for the dogs and cats that you entrust to our care.

Dr. Kathryn Christy, DVM, is the owner and lead veterinarian at Oakland Hills Veterinary Hospital. She earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Michigan State University and has been caring for pets for more than 24 years. Her experience across several small animal practices has fueled her passion for providing compassionate, personalized care to every patient.

Dr. Laura Van de Grift, DVM, is a part-time associate veterinarian at Oakland Hills Veterinary Hospital. She graduated from Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine and is licensed in Michigan.

Dr. Emily Socks, DVM, is an associate veterinarian at Oakland Hills Veterinary Hospital. A graduate of Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine, she is licensed in both Michigan and Georgia and is committed to providing compassionate care for every patient she sees.















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