Michelle Oakley
Michelle Oakley, born 1969 in Munster, Ind., is a vet specializing in wild animals.
About
Michelle Oakley was born in Munster, Indiana, on September 16, 1969. She is an American reality T.V. personality and a veterinarian who has worked with a variety of animals for many years, with a specialization in wild animals. She is well-known for starring in Nat Geo WILD’s “Dr. Oakley, Yukon Vet,” which premiered in 2014. She also oversees several conservation programs in Canada, Europe, Sri Lanka, and Scandinavia. Dr. Michelle Oakley is an expert at what she does since she has essentially mastered every skill needed to cure any animal.
Michelle Oakley Timeline
Why We Love Michelle Oakley
She is determined
During a lecture, Dr. Oakley spoke fondly of her time pursuing a doctorate in veterinary medicine at A.V.C., while simultaneously raising two of her kids. She narrated the story of how one of her mentors, Dr. Jeanne Lofstedt, saw her husband carrying their baby into the college so she could feed her multiple times a day in a corner. Fortunately, Dr. Lofstedt was kind enough to create a fully equipped private nursing room for her. We admire how Dr. Oakley did not allow this situation to deter her from her goal.
She balances work and family admirably
When asked how she cultivates a good work-life balance with such a demanding career, Dr. Oakley explained that while approaches to building a good work-life balance are individualized and dependent on the individual, one thing she suggests is not taking on too much. She also noted that although early-career veterinarians should not expect a lot of time off in their first few years, they should be fair to themselves and remember what really matters: the people they care about and the other animals in their lives.
She loves animals
By preserving the lives of the animals we love, Dr. Oakley benefits others and contributes to society. According to her, she grew up on a creek and spent a lot of time on her uncle’s dairy farm with horses and cattle. Neighbors knew that she loved animals, so if there was an orphaned rabbit or an injured raccoon, they would bring it to her. This inspired her choice of career path.
5 Interesting Facts about Michelle Oakley
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InStyle Magazine
Oakley was named one of the 50 women changing the world in 2019 by “InStyle” magazine.
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Her first trip to Yukon
She met her husband Shane on her first-ever trip to Yukon.
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Her daughter is studying to be a vet
Her daughter Sierra is currently studying for a pre-vet degree in London.
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Her salary per episode
Oakley’s salary per episode is estimated at $15,000.
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Pursuing a doctorate
Oakley was pursuing her doctorate while having to raise her two daughters,
Frequently Asked Questions
She died of Thyroid cancer.
Being the star of Nat Geo WILD’s “Dr. Oakley Yukon Vet,” she receives an estimated salary of $15,000 per episode.
Dr. Oakley and her family live in Haines Junction, Yukon, Canada since 1992.