Originally from El Paso, Texas, Dr. Christina E. Orona earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from The Ohio State University in 2020. She completed a rotating internship at Tufts University, followed by a specialty surgical internship at VCA Animal Specialty and Emergency Center in Los Angeles.
She then returned to Ohio State to complete a three-year surgical residency and a fellowship in Surgical Oncology.
Dr. Orona has a strong interest in advanced soft tissue surgery and surgical oncology. She is excited to join VCA Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center of Kalamazoo and establish a dedicated Surgical Oncology service. Her clinical interests include oral and maxillofacial surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, hepatobiliary surgery, minimally invasive procedures, and wound management and skin reconstruction.
Outside of work, Dr. Orona enjoys reading, long-distance running, traveling, hiking, and climbing. She looks forward to exploring Michigan with her partner, Bill, and their four pets: dogs Pixie and Ladybird, and cats Primrose and Oliver.
