Dr. Joyce E. Obradovich, DVM
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Oncology)

Dr. Joyce Obradovich earned her Bachelor of Science Degree from Michigan State University in 1977 in Microbiology and Public Health.  She worked as a research technician at Yale University’s School of Medicine for a short time in pulmonary cancer research.  This sparked her desire to return to pursue a medical career, however with her long time love of animals, she elected to pursue veterinary medicine.  At the onset of her veterinary training, her strong interest was in equine medicine (having owned horses since age 13), but when her own dog, Buff, a golden retriever, developed lymphoma while she was a junior veterinary student, her entire focus changed.  This personal experience, along with her past cancer research experience, led her to actively pursue a residency training program in oncology.  After graduation from MSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 1985 (DVM degree) she spent 2 years in private practice, then returned to MSU for a medical/surgical internship in 1987.  From there, she was accepted into Colorado State University’s prestigious oncology residency.  While at CSU Dr. Obradovich won two national awards through the Veterinary Cancer Society and the American College of Veterinary Medicine for her research with “granulocyte colony stimulating factor” or G-CSF.  G-CSF helps prevent and alleviate serious side effects to chemotherapy in patients. 

Since becoming board certified with the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in the subspecialty of oncology, Dr. Obradovich has been in private oncology practice in southeastern Michigan.  In July of 2000, she opened the Animal Cancer & Imaging Center (ACIC), which was the culmination of her career long dream to run a free-standing veterinary cancer clinic.  Dr. Obradovich is also an adjunct faculty member of the Michigan State Universities College of Veterinary Medicine, where for the past 7 years she has lectured in veterinary oncology and sponsored a clinical rotation at ACIC for senior veterinary students. Dr. Obradovich has numerous publications and book chapters to her credit. 

Jessica Ottnod, DVM
Oncology Resident

Dr. Ottnod earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in microbiology from the University of Rochester in Rochester, NY.  She had always been interested in veterinary medicine and moved to Columbus, OH to pursue her passion at Ohio State University.  Upon graduating in 2007 with her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree, Dr. Ottnod earned a position working at a small animal private practice for 3 years in Farmington.  It was there that she gained experience in internal medicine, cytology, radiology, and dentistry.  Her personal and professional experiences led to her strong interest in oncology and she became an oncology intern at ACIC in July of 2010. 

               Throughout her veterinary career, Dr. Ottnod has performed multiple externships including an oncology-focused experience at the Animal Medical Center in NYC and a cardiology externship at Angell Memorial in Boston.  She has attended several veterinary conferences and helped found the Veterinary K9 Association (VK9) at Ohio State University, an organization that focuses on responsible dog ownership.  Dr. Ottnod is a member of the Michigan Veterinary Medication Association, American Veterinary Medical Association, Southeast Michigan Veterinary Medical Association and the Veterinary Cancer Society.  Dr. Ottnod hopes to eventually gain further training in oncology by pursuing a residency in this field following her internship experience.

Rosanne Stepien, L.V.T

Rosanne has an Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology at MCC.
She has worked in general practice from 1999-2001 until joining
the Animal Cancer and Imaging Center in 2001.
She has 2 cats Cleopatra, 11yrs old adopted as a kitten and Suchey, 10yrs
adopted from school. Her compassion, attention to detail and dedication to the field of veterinary medicine have made Rosanne a valued oncology technician. She enjoys spending weekends at her cottage with her husband and son.

Chris Fyock, L.V.T

Chris graduated from Wayne County Community College Vet tech program in 2005 with an associates in applied science. Chris has worked at different clinics for about 10 years as a vet assistant and kennel staff. She is very happy and excited about her position at ACIC and looks forward to learning about Oncology.

She lives at home with her husband and their 3 dogs, Madison, Takoda and Yoti and 3 cats, Stacha, Wylee, And Gingersnap, A rat Otis and 2 parakeets Sky and Breeze.

Christine Baker, L.V.T

Christine received her Associates of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology in 2004. She has worked in  a general practice for approximately 3 years and feline specialty practice for one year.

Christine has 2 dogs ,Chloe and Sampson, 2 cats, Tyson and Duncan and a ferret Louie at home. Christine really loves her job and is excited to be a part of the wonderful team at Animal Cancer and Imaging Center.