The Oaks Veterinary Clinic

Our Veterinarians

    

Dr. Edwards is originally from Smithfield, VA.  He received his undergraduate degree from Virginia Tech in 1958, and in 1962 he received his DVM from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine and then began practicing veterinary medicine in Tampa, FL.  He was a Captain in the Air Force Veterinary Corps from 1962-1964.  Dr. Edwards also did a teaching internship at the University of Georgia.  He has been practicing here in Smithfield since 1966.  Dr. Edwards is married, has two sons and five grandchildren. On their farm live their dog Violet, several cats, cows and horses. His special interests include client communication, gardening, fishing, conservation and wildlife.

 

    

 

Dr. O’Rawe is originally from Hillsville, VA. She has a B.S. degree in Animal Science from Virginia Tech and  received her DVM from Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine.  She and her husband have two daughters,  three horses, a dog and a cat.  Dr. O’Rawe’s  special interest in veterinary medicine is nutrition. Outside of work she enjoys endurance riding.

 

    

 

Dr. Adams is originally from North Carolina and lives now in Suffolk with her husband Jimmy Adams and their daughter Julia and son James.  She received her undergraduate and DVM from North Carolina State University. She has a dog and 3 cats. Dr. Adams enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine from surgery to internal medicine, with an interest in exotic animal medicine ( reptiles, birds and pocket pets).

 

    

 

Dr. Bowman received her undergraduate degree from Miami University and her DVM from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Her special interests include preventive & internal medicine. She lives in Smithfield with her husband, Steve and son Connor.  They also share the household with three dogs, Flannigan, Sherlock and Sammy, and a cat, Mittens.  She enjoys boating, traveling and reading.

 

    

Dr. Erica Clark is a 2005 graduate of Auburn College of Veterinary Medicine.  She did her undergraduate work at the University of Findlay in Findlay, Ohio.  Erica is originally from Lexington, Kentucky and had previously been practicing at a small animal clinic near Indianapolis, Indiana. She attended the American Animal Hospital Association annual conference in Phoenix, Arizona this spring. The American Animal Hospital Association or AAHA is an organization that strives to promote the highest standards in veterinary care. The conference covered a dynamic range of topics important to the veterinary community. Her veterinary interests are soft tissue surgery and internal medicine. Dr. Clark is now approved to provide stem cell therapy as a therapeutic option for osteoarthritis. Information about this cutting edge treatment / technology can be found at www.vet-stem.com. Please call if you are interested in your dog or cat receiving stem cell therapy! Dr. Clark is passionate about preventative medicine and understands that pets are important four legged members of our families. She has just recently moved to the area with her husband Benjamin Clark, dog Maggie, and cat Sammie.  In her free time she reads, rides horses, plays soccer and enjoys living near the beach!  She and her husband are avid Auburn football and Kentucky basketball fans.  They try to get back to Auburn for at least one game every year.