Veterinarian
Dr. James M. Miller, DVM
Dr. Miller is an NC State veterinary graduate and a Hillsborough native who founded North Churton Animal Hospital in 2006, so families in his hometown could build long-term relationships with their veterinarian.
About our practice
North Churton Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary clinic offering the highest standard of veterinary medicine for your companion.
We strive to provide a compassionate and comfortable environment for you and your pet right here in Hillsborough. We believe in life long wellness care with an emphasis on education and prevention.
We offer a wide range of services for your furry family member including wellness and preventive care, vaccinations, elective surgery, dental cleanings, radiography, in-house blood work, in-house pharmacy and a wide range of prescription diets just to name a few. We are equipped to treat emergency cases.
Dr. Miller spends half of his time at North Churton Animal Hospital taking care of furry patients and the other half at Durham Animal Hospital in Durham, NC.
About our team
Familiar faces who know your pet by name
Dr. James Miller grew up on a small farm in northern Orange County and founded North Churton Animal Hospital in his hometown of Hillsborough in 2006. Today he and Dr. Korinn Saker lead a close-knit team that gets to know each pet by name. Whether you're bringing in a new puppy or a senior cat, you'll be greeted by familiar faces who care about your pet as much as you do.
Our Veterinarians
Dr. James M. Miller, DVM
Dr. Miller is a 1992 graduate of NC State University of Veterinary Medicine, where he received both his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine & his B.S. in Animal Science. Dr. Miller is a native of Hillsborough, NC & developed an interest in animals as a child living on a small farm in northern Orange County. Dr. Miller began his veterinary career as an Emergency Doctor treating emergency & critically ill animals in Durham. In 1997, Dr. Miller transitioned to general practice as owner of Durham Animal Hospital in order to have a long-term relationship with his patients & their owners. In 2006, he also founded North Churton Animal Hospital in Hillsborough.
In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his wife, two kids & two dogs. He also is an avid bridge player & loves to work in his yard. A little known fact about our Dr. Miller is he is a genius with roses & cares for several rose gardens in his yard!
Veterinarian
Dr. Korinn Saker, DVM
Dr. Korinn Saker is a veterinarian at North Churton Animal Hospital in Hillsborough, NC, caring for dogs and cats alongside Dr. James Miller.
About Our Practice
What We Stand For
We're here so Hillsborough families have a veterinary hospital they can count on for the long haul, one that treats their pets the way they do: as family.
Where We're Headed
We want to keep earning a place in our clients' lives for generations of pets, growing our wellness, dental and surgical care while staying the friendly hometown hospital Hillsborough knows.
How We Care For Your Pet
Every visit starts with listening to you and gently examining your pet from nose to tail. We explain what we find in plain language, share your options, and make a plan together. When your pet is sick, we do our best to see them the same day.
