Dr. Abigail Wills is a Midlands native who is excited to be returning to Doko Animal Hospital as an Associate Veterinarian after completing an internship with our team during veterinary school. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Lander University before receiving her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Georgia.
Throughout her education, Dr. Wills gained valuable experience through internships at a variety of veterinary practices and organizations, including Doko Animal Hospital and the Charleston Humane Society. She has special interests in dermatology and cardiology and is passionate about providing compassionate, high-quality care to her patients.
Outside of the hospital, Dr. Wills enjoys spending time outdoors with her boyfriend, traveling to the mountains, trout fishing, and reading fantasy novels. Together, they share their home with two dogs and two cats.
Dr. Brian Gallery grew up in Columbia, SC and is a graduate of Heathwood Hall. He earned a bachelor of arts in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Lewis and Clark College in Portland, OR. From there, he attended the University of Georgia and completed his veterinary degree in 2009. He began working at Companion Animal Clinic in October of 2015, and purchased the clinic in April of 2017. The hospital was renamed DOKO Animal Hospital in January 2023. Dr. Gallery is married to Dr. Cara McKinnon and they have 2 children, 2 dogs, and 2 cats. In his free time, Dr. Gallery enjoys supporting USC and UGA athletics, spending time outdoors and being with his family. He is a member of the AVMA, SCAV, and the Greater Columbia Association of Veterinarians. Dr. Gallery is also a USDA-accredited veterinarian.
Dr. Cara McKinnon joined DOKO Animal Hospital in the summer of 2017. Originally from Douglas, GA Cara is a graduate of Valdosta State and the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. She has worked at both Cherokee Trail Veterinary Hospital and Banfield Pet Hospital. She has a special interest in surgery; both soft tissue and orthopedic. In her free time, Dr. McKinnon enjoys reading historical fiction and would like to travel to Scotland one day. She is a member of the AVAM, SCAV, and the Greater Columbia Association of Veterinarians. Dr. McKinnon is also a USDA-accredited veterinarian.
Pogo is one tough kitty! The first time we saw her, a car had run over her tail, and it had to be amputated.
The second time we saw her, she had been attacked by a dog and had severe damage to her abdomen.
The owners were unable to help have her repaired, so the clinic stepped in to adopt her and have her treated. After three surgeries, many bandages, and 3 months in the ICU, Pogo is happy and healthy! She enjoys relaxing in Dr. G’s office in the morning, and greeting pet parents at the front desk in the afternoon.
If you would like to meet Pogo, stop by anytime, she will be happy to see you!