Dr. Sarah Oh
Veterinarian
Dr. Sarah has been connected to Abbott Animal Hospital since her father, Dr. Gerald, opened its doors in 1986. She was his little helper during the early days—especially as he renovated and transformed the small bungalow house on Lawrenceville Highway into a fully functioning animal clinic. Throughout high school, she spent countless hours cleaning cages, walking dogs, and assisting in the exam and surgery rooms. By her own description, those years made her one of the most experienced dog walkers around.
After graduating from Tucker High School, just down the road, it felt natural for Sarah to follow in her father’s footsteps and attend the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. Upon completing her veterinary degree in 1996, she spent several years practicing at an animal hospital in Roswell. Eventually, she returned to Abbott to support her father, who had been practicing solo for many years. With great pride, he passed the reins of the practice to her.
What Sarah loves most about being a veterinarian is helping pets live longer, healthier lives. She takes joy in seeing dogs and cats remain active and vibrant well into their late teens—an age that, for humans, would be the equivalent of living into their 90s or even 100s. Her father, now 85 years old, has also inspired her passion for longevity and wellness. Caring for him has deepened her belief that reaching the later stages of life with strength and quality requires a lifetime of healthy habits. For both people and pets, maintaining muscle mass and engaging in regular physical activity are among the strongest indicators of longevity.
Outside the clinic, Sarah can almost always be found on her mountain bike. She and her husband like to joke that cycling is their second job. They love the training process, the science behind endurance sports, and the mental and physical challenge of climbing mountains and navigating rocky trails. What Sarah has learned about training, recovery, and maintaining mobility overlaps naturally with her veterinary work, especially in areas like arthritis management and long-term physical health.
Sarah remains deeply grateful to continue the work her father began: treating pets and the people who love them like family. Abbott Animal Hospital has been part of the community for 40 years, and she considers it an honor to care for multiple generations of clients and their pets. Abbott has always been a small, family-oriented practice, and that sense of family extends to the staff as well. From day one, Sarah has cherished working with a team that feels like home.
She finds soothing stress in fearful pets, helping overweight pets get trim, and teaching good manners to puppies rewarding. Dr. Sarah is especially interested in feline medicine, internal medicine, and gerontology.
