Dr. Sahaghian grew up in Los Angeles, California, where he attended UCLA for his undergraduate degree in Biology, with a Concentration in Ecology, Conservation, and Evolution. After working as a field research assistant for a year, he attended Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, where he received his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. He remained in the Midwest for the next ten years, going on to earn a Master of Science in Comparative Biomedical Sciences at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. In 2011, he moved to San Francisco, where he still resides. He splits his time working between four clinics, including a mobile in-home service that offers pets end-of-life care.
Dr. Sahaghian is RECOVER CPR basic and advanced life support certified. He also holds a certification from the Fear Free program, which endeavors to minimize the stress and fear that some pets may experience on their way to and during their medical visits.