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Michelle Oakley

Michelle Oakley, born 1969 in Munster, Ind., is a vet specializing in wild animals.

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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.

<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2001</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Dr. Oakley Receives a Doctorate</div><div class='timeline-text'>Oakley earns a doctorate at PEI’s Atlantic Veterinary College in 2000.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>Mid-2000s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>She is a Biologist</div><div class='timeline-text'>She works as the wildlife veterinarian and regional biologist for Yukon's Fish & Wildlife department for nine years, shortly after her doctorate.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2014</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Star of “Dr. Oakley, Yukon Vet”</div><div class='timeline-text'>Dr. Oakley's Nat Geo WILD television series, "Dr. Oakley, Yukon Vet," premieres and welcomes viewers into her world.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2016-2017</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Star of “Wilderness Vet”</div><div class='timeline-text'>She appears on the Saturday morning series "Wilderness Vet," which airs on N.B.C.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2021</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>WIN Award Nominee</div><div class='timeline-text'>Dr. Oakley is nominated for Outstanding Actress in a Reality Series at the Women’s Image Network Awards (WIN).</div></div></div>

<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>She is determined</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>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.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>She balances work and family admirably</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>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.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>She loves animals</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>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.</p></div></div>

<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>InStyle Magazine</h3><p class='facts-text'>Oakley was named one of the 50 women changing the world in 2019 by “InStyle” magazine.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Her first trip to Yukon</h3><p class='facts-text'>She met her husband Shane on her first-ever trip to Yukon.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Her daughter is studying to be a vet</h3><p class='facts-text'>Her daughter Sierra is currently studying for a pre-vet degree in London.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Her salary per episode</h3><p class='facts-text'>Oakley’s salary per episode is estimated at $15,000.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Pursuing a doctorate</h3><p class='facts-text'>Oakley was pursuing her doctorate while having to raise her two daughters,</p></div></div>

What happened to Dr. Oakley's dog, Daisy?

She died of Thyroid cancer.

What does Michelle Oakley make per episode?

Being the star of Nat Geo WILD’s “Dr. Oakley Yukon Vet,” she receives an estimated salary of $15,000 per episode.

Does Dr. Oakley live in Yukon or Alaska?

Dr. Oakley and her family live in Haines Junction, Yukon, Canada since 1992.