Meet Dr. Oberlin McDaniel
Raised on a farm in rural NC, Dr. Oberlin McDaniel grew up riding horses and helping with her family’s cattle operation. NC State University provided a bachelor degree in animal science and nutrition as well as a master degree in poultry science. In 2017 Dr. McDaniel graduated from NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine where her main focus was developing knowledge and skills to better serve livestock producers and horse owners of Northeastern North Carolina. Dr. McDaniel’s passion is helping farmers achieve their goals raising livestock with emphasis on marketing, nutrition, genetics, fertility, environment, record keeping and of course herd health!
In her free time, Dr. McDaniel enjoys time with her husband and playing with their three children, Hutch, Sally and Lucy who she absolutely adores! For pets, they have three horses (a Tennessee Walker, “Slick”, Rocky Mountain horse, “Dirty" and TWH “Buck”) and dogs (Catahoula “Boone”, Super Mutt “Tip” and Redbone Coonhound, “Little Ann”) and Cat “Porky”. Her and her husband Billy have a 50 mama cow herd with mostly angus, simmental and gelveigh influence. Dr. M loves her cows! She also loves working in her vegetable garden, riding horses, bee keeping, hiking, fishing, hunting, painting and managing her own cattle herd.
NC Mobile Veterinary Service PLLC provides medical services to equine, bovine, swine, small ruminants, camelids and poultry. As a mobile service, Dr. McDaniel comes straight to your farm equipped to service most of your animals needs all out of her truck. NC Mobile Veterinary Service strives to provide both practical or platinum packages to their clients as needed. Dr. McDaniel enjoys servicing a variety of animals so don’t hesitate to give her a call.
Meet Dr. Bonnie Swift
We are excited to share that Dr. Bonnie Swift has recently launched her own practice, Heart Horse Mobile Veterinary Services, serving the Triangle area alongside Dr. Cathy Mittenson.
During this transition, Dr. Bonnie and Dr. Oberlin will continue collaborating closely and supporting one another’s practices. Dr. Bonnie will be helping with our practice 1–2 days per week, and we are grateful to continue working together to provide excellent care for your horses.
Originally from New York, Dr. Swift has spent her entire educational and professional career in North Carolina. She is a graduate of NC State’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Her professional interests include equine internal medicine, sports medicine, reproduction, ophthalmology, and preventative care. She is also certified in equine chiropractic care and acupuncture, allowing her to offer an integrative approach to performance and wellness.
Dr. Swift lives with her husband, Ray, their daughter Molly, two cats (Bo and Night Fury), and the best dog, Jess. She also owns two Thoroughbred geldings, Larry and Seeker.
We are proud to continue working alongside Dr. Bonnie and look forward to this next chapter of collaboration and growth.
Meet Shelly, Practice Manager
Shelly brings a lifelong passion for animals, a strong background in veterinary care, and a deep connection to rural life to her role as Practice Manager at North Carolina Mobile Veterinary Services.
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Raised in the saddle, Shelly’s love for animals began at a young age. While she grew up riding Quarter Horses, it was a charismatic Saddlebred named Admiral who truly captured her heart and launched her into the world of competitive showing. After Admiral’s passing, she returned to her roots in barrel racing and trail riding — all while continuing to build her career in veterinary medicine.
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With over 12 years of experience working in a busy small animal practice in Clayton, NC, Shelly developed a strong foundation in client care, clinic operations, and team support. Wanting to be closer to home and spend more time with her young son, Ridge, she transitioned into large animal medicine — a move that has allowed her to reconnect with the lifestyle and animals that shaped her upbringing.
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As Practice Manager, Shelly oversees the daily operations of NCMVS, supporting both the veterinary team and the clients we serve. From scheduling and logistics to client communication and clinic efficiency, she helps ensure our practice runs smoothly — all while keeping patient care and customer service at the forefront.
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Shelly lives nearby with her husband Alex, their son Ridge, and their beloved crew of animals: two Quarter Horses (Pearl and Buddy), two Labrador Retrievers (Abby and Cinch), and a Texas Heeler named Donkey. Outside of work, you’ll find her at horse shows, on trail rides, at the beach, or enjoying the outdoors with her family.
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With her blend of hands-on experience, leadership skills, and genuine care for people and animals, Shelly is a valuable asset to the NCMVS team — and a friendly face you’ll love getting to know.
"For high-quality and caring veterinary services look no further than NC Mobile Vet! Dr. McDaniel and her staff are compassionate, knowledgeable, and dependable—a valuable asset to any horse owner!"
-Abby Hale
Meet Our Veterinary Assistant, Gracen Joyner
Gracen has always had a love of animals and nature for as long as she can remember. She was blessed with a very loving, patient family who catered to her interest by allowing her to bring home a wide variety of animals and supported her throughout her schooling to become a Veterinary Technician. Gracen graduated Tech school in May 2024 and plans to receive her state registration by the end of 2024.
Gracen and her fiancé, Eli, currently have: a yellow Labrador Retriever, Brinley. Two Tortishell cats, Bella and Nancy. An orange Tabby cat, Tonto. A Russian blue cat, Jack. Two American miniatures, Golden Chip and Caramel, and an American Quarter horse, Reno. Whenever given the opportunity you can find her outside with her animals, Hiking with her sister or fiancé, searching for treasures at a thirft store, or in any available body of water.
Gracen is very excited to get to know the clients of NC Mobile... both the human and animal kind alike.
"Having Dr. McDaniel as our vet is wonderful. The convenance of house calls fits our schedule perfectly and the dog and cats like being comfy at home for their vet visits. Dr. McDaniel being great with our animals is just the icing on the cake!"
-Julia Andrus
Small Animal & Poultry Client
Meet Our Veterinary Assistant, Makayla Strickland
Makayla grew up on a small farm in the Inez community in Warren County, NC. Her passion for animals has grown tremendously through the years. As she grew up, she cared for various animals such as dogs, goats, horses, chickens, guinea pigs, and rabbits. Throughout her high school years she was called on by several animal owners in the community to care for and feed their animals when they were away. She also worked with Drs. Chris and Amy O’Malley at the Warrenton Animal Clinic.
Makayla graduated from Liberty University in 2021 with a Bachelor of Science in Zoo and Wildlife Biology. She moved back home to Inez where she currently lives. She enjoys spending time with her family as well as her chocolate Labrador Retriever, Huckleberry. She also has two miniature horses, Little Man and Curley, and a flock of laying hens.
Meet Our Veterinary Assistant, Madison Tarplee
Madison is a Martin Community College graduate with a lifelong passion for horses. She began riding and showing at just five years old and continues to pursue that passion today with her beautiful Gypsy Vanners. Madison shares the care of her four horses with her mother, and she enjoys working closely with her own horses as well as assisting others in their training and development. She finds great fulfillment in watching horses gain confidence and progress through patient, consistent care.
Originally from Eastern North Carolina, Madison is grateful to have family nearby and is thrilled to be an active part of the local equine community through NCMVS. When she’s not at the clinic or in the saddle, she enjoys spending time outdoors—whether hunting, fishing, or simply taking in the beauty of nature.
Madison’s strong work ethic, genuine love for animals, and commitment to providing exceptional care make her a wonderful addition to our practice. We are excited for our clients and patients to get to know her!
