ORCHARD LAKE ANIMAL HOSPITAL - Key Persons


Dr. Brad Schumaier

Job Titles:
  • Veterinarian
Dr. Brad Schumaier received his Bachelors of Science Degree in Brain, Behavior, and Cognitive Science from the University of Michigan. He then attended Michigan State University and received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 2020. Dr. Schumaier has special interests in surgery and animal behavior. He enjoys sports, especially the Michigan Wolverines, photography and cooking.

Dr. Karen Wroblewski

Dr. Karen Wroblewski joined our practice in July, 2022. She received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Michigan State University in 1991. She had been practicing in Livonia since graduation. She brings 30+ years of experience as a previous practice owner, Working Dog enthusiast, skilled surgeon and brilliant diagnostician.

Dr. Laura Novkov

Job Titles:
  • Veterinarian
Dr. Laura Novkov received her Bachelors of Science Degree in Journalism from Eastern Michigan University and went on to Michigan State University to become a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2016. She has a particular interest in Small Animal Ophthalmology and Ultrasound. In her free time, she enjoys physical fitness and spending time with her pug, Bean Sprout, and cats Emma, Pepper Potts, and Eleanore.

Dr. Mary Oswald

Job Titles:
  • Veterinarian
Dr. Mary Oswald received her Bachelor of Science and Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Michigan State University. She joined Orchard Lake Animal Hospital in 1991, became a partner in 1998 and full owner of the practice in 2009. She is active in the veterinary community and has served on the board of MSU's Veterinary Teaching Hospital. She is a past president of the Southeastern Michigan Veterinary Medical Association and has also served on the council. Her special interests include feline medicine and soft tissue surgery. She also provides care for Rabbits and Pocket Pets of all varieties. She shares her home with her pet-allergic husband, two children in college and four cats.