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. Hallie Kiser
Dr. Hallie Kiser is a native of Western North Carolina where she spent as much time as possible hiking and riding horses. A 4-H alumni, Hallie grew up showing her Tennessee Walking Horse, Bree, at the local, district, and state level across the great state of North Carolina. Western Carolina University provided Dr. Hallie with a bachelor’s degree in biology. In 2022, Dr. Hallie graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine where she spent time focusing on small ruminant, equine, and cattle health and management. Dr. Hallie enjoys helping clients with everything, but her favorite cases include herd management, parasite control, and reproductive health.
In her free time, Dr. Hallie can be found hiking with her pups, Myrtle (Doberman) and Bennie (Tennessee Brown Dog…aka Mutt), enjoying a huge cup of coffee, horseback riding, reading on her porch swing, or beekeeping in her apiary. Dr. Hallie is so excited to jump into work headfirst and serve this beautiful Eastern NC community!
Meet Dr. Bonnie Swift
Dr. Bonnie Swift grew up in New York, but has been in North Carolina for her entire educational and professional career. A graduate of NCSU's College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Swift's primary interests include equine internal and sports medicine, reproduction, ophthalmology, and preventative care. She is certified in both equine chiropractic care and acupuncture, and has worked hard to develop additional skills in dentistry to include imaging and some extractions.
Dr. Swift lives with her husband (Ray), 2 cats (Bo and Night Fury), and the best dog (Jack), who has been with Dr. Swift since vet school. She owns a Thoroughbred gelding named Larry, who is currently boarded but will come home when the family moves to their recently purchased land in Zebulon. Dr. Swift and Larry love the sport of eventing and are looking forward to developing their skills this year.
"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, Stacey Hadnott
Stacey Hadnott was born and raised on a horse farm in Nash County, NC. Her mother, Cynthia, has taught riding lessons in the area for over 40 years! So it's easy to see that her passion for horses started very young.
Stacey and her husband Randy now live on a small farm in Castalia with their 4 children Emily (14), Abby (12), Charlie (9) and Avalyn(3).
Together they have six horses: Chopper (17yo American Saddlebred),Golden Boy (23yo Quarter horse), Bucky (4yo ASB), Will(5yo ASB), Peter(12yo ASB), and London(12yo pony), five dogs Church (7yo Mix), Wheatney (mini wheaten terrier), Harper (mini schnauzer) and Chase (schnauzer) and two bee hives!
Stacey has always had a special place in her heart for animals(as a kid she would get in trouble for feeding cheese to mice), but she adores the versatility and brilliance of the American Saddlebred horse most!
She worked with commercial swine farms for 17 years and enjoyed the challenges along the way. She has been with NC Mobile Vet since Jan. 2020!
In her free time she shows horses and trail rides with her girls, works around the farm, playing volleyball, and hanging out with her family, especially in the beautiful NC mountains!
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!
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.