DVM, MS, DACVB | SABT Managing Partner

Hailing from Cincinnati, Ohio, Dr. Maggie O’Brian embarked on a journey through the world of animal health. She earned her bachelor's degree in Animal Nutrition from Ohio State University and then continued her educational journey, achieving her veterinary degree from the Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2017.

After graduation, Dr. O’Brian devoted a year to serving in an emergency and primary care practice, gaining valuable experience. Her passion for helping animals and understanding their behavior led her to pursue an intensive 3-year residency program in Behavioral Medicine at Ohio State, which she successfully completed in 2021. It was in October of that year that Dr. O’Brian proudly earned her DACVB, distinguishing herself as one of North Carolina's few certified veterinary behaviorists.

Beyond her professional achievements, Dr. O’Brian's heart is at home in Huntersville, where she resides with her husband, Colin, their adorable new baby, Walter, and their cherished canine companion, affectionately known as Mashed Potatoes or, more simply, "Mashy."