Dr. Oakham grew up in Carver, Massachusetts, and always knew that she wanted to become a veterinarian. She loved all creatures and counts some very special Labrador Retrievers, cats, and horses among her most cherished childhood friends. She even took care of a large number of Atlantic salmon smolts in her basement as part of a high school Science Fair project.

Dr. Oakham earned her B.S. degree in Animal Science from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. During her college years, she worked as a veterinary technician, competed with the UMass Equestrian Team and studied abroad in Limerick, Ireland. She went on to attend Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine and received her DVM degree in 2002.

Dr. Oakham has been practicing veterinary medicine on the South Shore for the past 17 years. Her professional interests include internal medicine, geriatrics and pain management. She thoroughly enjoys getting to know her patients and clients and considers it a privilege to be able to help them stay healthy and happy.

She and her husband are fortunate enough to share their home with a variety of critters. Keegan is a kind, shy Husky cross who loves to chase rabbits. Finn is a smart, stubborn Border Collie cross who keeps them all in line and isn’t too grumpy as long as he gets his own way. Last but not least are Lily and Bob, two previously stray cats who actually run the show now. Their household is rounded out with three hens, one sweet rooster and four very active goats.

In her spare time, Dr. Oakham enjoys walking her dogs on the cranberry bogs, working on home improvement projects with her husband, gardening, and chasing after those four mischievous goats.