Meet Leslie Griffin of Wild Things Mobile Veterinary Clinic

Today we’d like to introduce you to Leslie Griffin.

Hi Leslie, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
Wild Things Mobile Veterinary Clinic began in 2002, shortly after the birth of my second child, and at a moment when I realized I wanted a veterinary career that allowed me to care for animals and be present for my growing family.
I started my veterinary career in 2000 and worked in zoo medicine and wildlife rehabilitation, general practice, and even some ER shifts. Somewhere between caring for exotic animals and household pets, I learned two important things: animals behave better when they’re less stressed, and there’s more than one right way to practice medicine.
Traditional clinic hours however didn’t leave much room for school pickups or family life. House-call veterinary care offered a solution that felt both practical and progressive, bringing care directly to pets in the place they’re most comfortable, home. And so, Wild Things Mobile Veterinary Clinic was born.
Wild Things was an obvious homage to my start and love of all animals from pampered pets to backyard goats and barn cats with opinions, my patients have always come with personality. Over the years, my car became my clinic, and exam rooms ranged from living rooms to barns to the occasional front porch.
In those early days, my children often joined me on house-calls. Their presence shaped experiences shaped not only my practice, but our family.
What surprised me most was how transformative the model was for clients, pets and ME. Animals were calmer. Conversations were unhurried. Care became more personal. Without the pressure of a busy waiting room, veterinary medicine slowed down in the best way and I began to love my job again.
Today, Wild Things remains an intentionally concierge, house-call only practice serving West Atlanta and suburbs. We limit appointments so we can give pets and their people the time and attention they deserve.

I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
It’s been smooth until it’s not.
I think, in general, veterinary medicine can be hard on both the body and the soul. Some of my patients are big, strong, and very clear that they did not sign a consent form. House-call medicine adds its own physical challenges with lifting, restraining, kneeling, and adapting. There are emotional challenges as well. This can be a deeply sad profession at times, especially during economic downturns when families are forced to make painful decisions about how to allocate limited resources. Wanting the best for a beloved pet and not always being able to afford it is heartbreaking for clients and veterinarians alike.
On the personal side, building a practice while raising a family came with its own juggling act. My husband traveled frequently and for long stretches when our children were young. Kids do not schedule illnesses or broken bones conveniently, and there were many days when plans changed quickly.

We’ve been impressed with Wild Things Mobile Veterinary Clinic, but for folks who might not be as familiar, what can you share with them about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
Wild Things Mobile Veterinary Clinic is a concierge, house-call-only veterinary practice serving west Atlanta and the surrounding suburbs. We provide comprehensive veterinary care in pets’ homes, where they’re most comfortable and least stressed, with a focus on preventative care, senior pets, chronic disease management, and compassionate end-of-life support.
What sets Wild Things apart is time and intention. I limit my schedule so appointments aren’t rushed, allowing for thoughtful conversations and individualized care. Without the pressure of a traditional clinic setting, some animals are calmer, and veterinary care becomes more collaborative and personal.
We work comfortably with a wide range of animals and personalities, including large or anxious pets and multi-pet households. My background allows me to adapt quickly—an essential skill in house-call practice.
I’m especially proud of the trust I’ve built with clients, many have been with me for years and generations of pets, and of my strong relationships with local brick-and-mortar veterinary clinics and specialty hospitals. When a home setting can’t meet a pet’s medical needs, I work closely with these partners to ensure continued, high-quality care. House-call medicine works best as part of a connected veterinary community.
Wild Things was built with intention around real lives and real needs.

Is there anything else you’d like to share with our readers?
I would like your readers to know what is happening in shelters around the country right now. Intakes are high, and shelters are drowning in animals. Resources are stretched thin, staff and volunteers are exhausted, and far too many wonderful pets are at risk simply because there are not enough homes.
While I work with and highly value many responsible, compassionate breeders, I have a special place in my heart for shelter and adopted animals. For the past several years, I’ve worked with and at the Douglas County Animal Shelter serving the unwanted and under served animal community through high-quality, high-volume spay and neuter programs, trap-neuter-return (TNR) for community cats, and shelter medicine.
This work is often unseen and emotionally difficult, but it is essential. These programs save lives, reduce suffering, and help communities manage the crisis humanely and sustainably.
I want readers to know that supporting shelters—through adoption, fostering, volunteering, and responsible pet ownership truly matters. Every animal deserves care, dignity, and a chance.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.wildthingsvet.com
• Instagram: @wildthingsmobilevet
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wildthingsvet