Mary Aboko-Cole, DVM
"Dr. ABC" - Owner, Veterinarian
Like most veterinarians, I’ve known I’ve wanted to work with animals since I was a child. (Although I will say, in the beginning, I always thought I would be the one in the khakis climbing up trees and searching through rain forests and deserts for exotics species.) Ultimately, it was my mom’s influence (the HUMAN doctor) and a love for the sciences that led me into veterinary medicine.
I love seeing and hearing stories about the bond between people and their pets. After all, animals are always honest and straightforward. Therefore, I enjoy the challenge of interpreting what they’re trying to communicate or how they are feeling, conveying that to my clients, and then coming together to decide the best course of action for them and their pets.
I grew up in Huntsville, AL and after completing a Bachelor of Science in Zoology from Auburn University in 2007, I received my Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2011. I moved to Jonesboro, Georgia in February 2013. My experience has been as a general small animal practitioner, mainly dogs and cats, in corporate, private, and non-profit industries. While working as a relief veterinarian, I discovered a passion for house-call practice. This experience deeply resonated with me, ultimately inspiring me to launch Southside Mobile Veterinary Services in June 2019 to provide a more personally and professionally fulfilling level of care.
Slim Jim is a recent addition to the household. I've always told my clients that German Shepherds are super active and always needs a job or some place to get rid of all that excess energy - and I was SO. RIGHT! He's EXTREMELY hyper and has a bark like your wouldn't believe (usually all hours of the day no matter inside or outside), but overall very sweet and highly intelligent. In my free time, I enjoy binge watching dramas, movies, and anime on Netflix and Crunchyroll, reading web comics and novels, cooking, going to festivals and events around Atlanta, dancing, and listening to music.
