Dr. Maria Di Gregorio is a native of Upstate New York, where (contrary to popular belief) every pick up truck has a cowboy in the cab and an Aussie in the bed. A graduate of Cornell University’s Animal Science program and Oklahoma State University’s Veterinary School, Dr. Maria obtained a Master of Arts in Teaching, also from Cornell University. After purchasing Cleveland Veterinary Clinic in Cleveland, OK in 1995, she bought Baker Animal Clinic from Dr. James Baker in Stillwater, OK in 1999. Dr. Di Gregorio continues to own and operate both clinics. She is married to Dr. Joseph McCann PhD., an endocrinology consultant and professor at the OSU veterinary school. Dr. Di Gregorio believes in preventive care for her patients and keeping the owners involved and proactive in their pet’s health. She and Joseph have one married daughter who has blessed them with a rambunctious grandson and a second daughter pursuing her education in veterinary medicine. When she’s not busy working, she enjoys spending time with her two teenage daughters and husband, her horses, and dogs [citation][3].