Our Team

Dr. Brian Gallery

Veterinarian

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

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.

Dr. Kristen Rivas

Veterinarian

Bio coming soon!

Dr. Sally Iseman

Veterinarian

Bio coming soon!

Pogo

Clinic Cat

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!