Dr. Tina Neel - Owner & Chief of Staff
Dr. Neel founded Neel Veterinary Hospital three decades ago and is entering her 41st year of practicing veterinary medicine. Beginning as a mobile DVM, this experience gave Dr. Neel a unique chance to travel to the homes of some of her long-time clients, who still bring their pets to our hospital today. She then bought a tiny building just to the south of our current location to begin building her practice and treating even more pets with the ultimate goal of helping the animals live long lives as comfortable and pain-free as possible. In 2000, she was able to purchase the land that our hospital currently sits on to begin building the NVH you know today. With the hospital opening that year, it was clear that Oklahoma City was in need of a 24 veterinary facility so Dr. Neel made the decision to remain open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week since May 2000. This made NVH the first 24 hour hospital in the state of Oklahoma. In 2005, an addition was added, doubling the size of the hospital to 14,000 sqft. Dr. Neel brings a love of technology and learning to the practice that fosters continuous growth with Gold Standard Medicine.
Dr. Neel is a current member of Neel Veterinary Hospital Small Animal Rotating Internship Selection Committee.
Proudly, Dr. Neel served on the Admissions Committee for students into the OSU College of Veterinary Medicine from 2009-2011.
Dr. Neel currently focuses on Ultrasound - both Abdominal and Cardiac - and is available to do those procedures 7 days a week.
When not at NVH, she loves to sew and spend time with her family, particularly her 3 grand daughters.
Dr. Neel was the winner of the 2005 Distinguished Alumni Award, OSU Center for Veterinary Health Sciences
Featured Speaking Engagements:
- American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) - Served on the Electronic Health Records Task Force to set standards for and promote the use of electronic medical records in veterinary practice.
- American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) - 1979 to present
- "Paperless Practice" seminar presenter at the AVMA National Conventions
- Honolulu, Hawaii 2006
- Washington, DC 2007
- Seattle, WA 2009
- AAHA National conventions
- Denver, CO 2007
- Long Beach, CA 2010
- Georgia Veterinary Medical Association, Florida 2008
- Various Local and State VMA Conventions in Oklahoma and Texas
Member of Veterinary Management Group - 2010 to present
Georgia Veterinary Medical Association Convention 2017
Featured seminar presenter: Technologies in Practice; Client Communications; and Work Place Violence
Dr. Deepan Kishore, BVSC & AH (DVM equivalent), MS, Diplomate – American Board of Veterinary Practitioners Canine and Feline Specialty
Director of Research | Section in-charge of Surgery and Community Practice
To read Dr. Kishore's Research Publications, click here.
Dr. Kishore joined Neel Veterinary Hospital as an Associate Veterinarian in 2013 and became Board certified in 2018. His Specialty in Canine and Feline practice allows a multi-faceted approach to patient care, especially in complex cases. Dr. Kishore has a passion for emergency, soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries. He combines minimally invasive techniques like Computed tomography (CT), fluoroscopy, endoscopy, arthroscopy, cystoscopy and laparoscopy for diagnosis and treatment of complex medical issues. Dr. Kishore performs numerous TPLO’s (ACL or cruciate surgeries), fracture repairs (bone plating, pinning and external fixators), hemilaminectomies and soft tissue (exploratory, mass removals) every year. He has performed over 3,400 surgical procedures, including orthopedic, abdominal/soft tissue, spinal decompressions and scopes. He is able to combine hyperbaric therapy and physical therapy with all orthopedic and spinal surgeries to minimize inflammation, promote healing and decrease chances of infection. Dr. Kishore advocates for non-opioid pain control using Platelet Rich Plasma, rehabilitation and stem cell therapy in chronic pain management.
Dr. Kishore has actively participated in training and research activities in Neel veterinary hospital. He has mentored veterinary students from various veterinary schools across the United States during their preceptor program at Neel Veterinary Hospital. Dr. Kishore has also served on the Small Animal Rotating Internship Committee to establish a one-year training program in medicine and surgery. Dr. Kishore played vital roles in bringing new technologies to Neel veterinary hospital notably the GT 30 Vimago CT scanner, hyperbaric chambers and minimally invasive scoping systems. Some of these technologies and treatments are only offered at Neel veterinary Hospital in the State of Oklahoma.
Dr. Kishore was featured in an article in OKC Pets Magazine which elaborates his board certification and passion for veterinary medicine. As part of numerous news television appearances, he has educated clients all over Oklahoma regarding Bobcat fever which is rampant in Oklahoma. Dr. Kishore is the Research Director at Neel Veterinary Hospital and helps establish clinical trials in the fight against cancer and other minimally invasive therapies. Dr. Kishore has published peer reviewed journal articles in relation to heat stress and adaptation of immune system to multiples stressors and toxins.
Dr. Kishore is the 2020 Chair of Neel Veterinary Hospital Small Animal Rotating Internship Selection Committee.
Dr. Kishore and his wife, Blessy Thomas, have two children, Derek and Addilyn Hannah. They live in Edmond with a labradoodle name Smiley, unaccounted number birds and small mammals. Dr. Kishore is a member of the new covenant United Methodist Church and his favorite pastime activities are cricket, Krav Maga, Thunder basketball and badminton.
Dr. Ellen Domnick, DVM, Diplomate ACVS - Board Certified Surgeon
Internship Mentor
To read Dr. Domnick's Published Case Studies, click here.
Dr. Domnick joined Neel Veterinary Hospital in 2008 after spending time as a faculty member at Oklahoma State College of Veterinary Medicine and immediately developed a love for complex Dentistry. Using her Board Certified Surgeon knowledge and skill set, she has become a leader in the field as well as featured speaker at veterinary dental conferences around the United States. She is studying this year to become Double Boarded in Dentistry as well! Dr. Domnick performs procedures for patients who need jaw fracture repairs, crowns, root canals, mouth and jaw tumor removal and much more.
Outside of work, Dr. Domnick loves to spend time with her husband and son. She is also an active member of her church choir.
Dr. Sherrie Hodgson - Associate Veterinarian
ER & Treatment Staff Manager | Internship Mentor
Dr. Hodgson joined NVH in 2008 after graduating from Oklahoma State College of Veterinary Medicine. Professionally, her interests include Dermatology and Emergency Medicine. The love she has for her patients is evident in the care she takes developing the best treatment plan for each animal she examines. As a former ballerina, details are crucial to Dr. Hodgson and she leaves no stone left unturned in finding the correct diagnosis for her patients.
Dr. Hodgson is one of our Small Animal Rotating Internship Mentors. Her wealth of knowledge and kindness make for a great combination to teach new DVMs as they begin their careers.
With her first grandchild born recently, Dr. Hodgson spends as much time as she can with her family and beloved Dachshunds.
Dr. Ashley Donnelly - Associate Veterinarian
Intensive Care Unit DVM | Internship Mentor
As a graduate of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Donnelly began her professional career at Neel Vet in 2009. Her passion is the Intensive Care Unit and she spends each of her shifts caring for our hospitalized patients. Dr. Donnelly is also a mentor for our Small Animal Rotating Interns and 4th year veterinary students for their ICU rotations.
Dr. Donnelly loves to spend time with her family, especially her two children. She also roots for the St. Louis Cardinals during baseball season.
Dr. Alyson Fryer - Associate Veterinarian
Exotic Animal Veterinarian | Internship Mentor
Dr. Fryer, a graduate of Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine, began her NVH career in 2009. She has a passion and dedication to exotic animal care and loves to help pets that are unique. Dr. Fryer will treat pocket pets, birds, primates, rabbits, reptiles, large mammals and more. She also has a love for emergency medicine and is DVM CVA Certified Veterinary Acupuncture from the Chi Institute.
Dr. Fryer enjoys spending time with her family at home and has a menagerie of pets at home to keep her busy.
Dr. Lindsay Eisenhour - Associate Veterinarian
Internsive Care Unit DVM | Internship Mentor
Dr. Eisenhour worked at NVH for 5 years as a Registered Veterinary Technician before attending veterinary school. After her graduation from Oklahoma State College of Veterinary Medicine, she returned to our hospital as a DVM in 2018. Using her experiences as an RVT, she now possesses knowledge from both a nursing and doctor background. This has been tremendously helpful in her professional career. Dr. Eisenhour loves fast paced urgent care as well as caring for our hospitalized patients in ICU.
At home, she enjoys spending time with family - husband and new daughter - as well as her longtime love Sarge, her 12 years young Chocolate Lab.
Dr. Anamaris Miranda Montes - Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Miranda, a graduate of Ross University College of Veterinary Medicine, grew up in Puerto Rico. She moved to OKC and began her career at NVH in 2016. She loves our fast paced hospital and emergency medicine in particular.
When no on-duty, Dr. Miranda frequently travels to Puerto Rico to see extended family and she also enjoys staying at home with her two children.
Dr. Kayla Delmas - Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Delmas joined NVH in May 2020 after graduation from Oklahoma State College of Veterinary Medicine. Emergency medicine is her love as well as Diagnostic Imaging like the CT. With those 2 passions, she can combine high-quality diagnostics with emergency treatments to provide the best care for her patients.
After work, Dr. Delmas stays busy with her husband, baby daughter, and dogs. She loves to travel to see friends and family.
Dr. Sabrina Taylor - Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Taylor is a 2023 graduate from Oklahoma state university college of veterinary medicine. She has a keen interest in exotic pet medicine and small animal emergencies. Dr. Taylor is fear-free certified, dedicated to creating a safe and comfortable environment for every pet under her care. Her chow chow companion, Taro, has been a part of her journey as a veterinarian from undergrad and through veterinary school.
Dr. Seth Hiddink - Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Seth Hiddink is a graduate of Oklahoma State College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Hiddink joined the Neel Vet team in 2021, and works primarily overnight in Small Animal Critical Care, Surgery, and the Neel Vet Intensive Care Unit. Dr. Hiddink has interests in Emergency Medicine and Surgery, Wound Management, Juvenile Epilepsy/Seizure Patients, and Therapies for Canine Lameness.
Dr. Hiddink is happily married to his better half, Dr. Summer Hiddink, who is also a small animal veterinarian in the Oklahoma City Area. They met at the University of Central Oklahoma during their undergraduate studies, where he was a member of the UCO Broncho Football Team as the field goal kicker. Following graduation from Oklahoma State CVM, they have settled down in the Edmond, OK, area with their son Kaiden, German Shepherd Koda, and horse, Tater. Tater “Gentleman Jack” has retired from the Morgan Horseshow world as a therapy horse with Willow Ranch Equine Assisted Counseling.
Dr. Hiddink loves spending time with family, trying new restaurants, landscaping, working with horses, traveling, and the going to the gym.
Dr. Christina Gray - Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Christina Gray graduated from the Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine in May of 1993. She has extensive experience in emergency medicine, but is now enjoying the General Practice life.
Dr. Gray has four adult children, nine grandchildren, six dogs, and a cat (who thinks he’s a dog). Her hobbies and interests outside of veterinary medicine are ceramics, cross-stitch, reading, traveling, and anything science fiction or fantasy.
Dr. Mackenzie Walker - Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Walker (also known as Dr. Mac) graduated from the Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine in May of 2023. Her professional interests are emergency medicine for small animals and exotics, in additional to soft-tissue surgery. Dr. Walker chose to come to Oklahoma City after finishing school to be closer to her two older sisters and her niece and nephews. She currently has two dogs, two blind cats, two cockatiels, and three rats. Her hobbies and interests outside of veterinary medicine are volunteering at Oliver & Friends Farm Sanctuary, weight lifting, off-road bicycling, drawing, crochet, and playing Legend of Zelda video games.
Dr. Britani Waltman - Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Britani Waltman graduated from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2017. Her professional experience is in preventative medicine, surgery, and emergency medicine. Dr. Waltman's family includes her dogs and her cats, which she loves spending time with. Outside of veterinary medicine, Dr. Waltman enjoys crocheting, hiking, and spending time with her family and furbabies!
Dr. Marielle Yuret Colón - Associate Emergency Veterinarian
Dr. Yuret was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She did a bachelors degree in Biology in the University of Puerto Rico at Cayey. After completing undergraduate studies, she went to Ross University to complete her veterinary degree. Her clinical year training was completed in Louisiana State University. Marielle has a passion for wildlife conservation, exotics and small animal medicine. After doing her Emergency rotations at LSU she fell in love with ECC and decided to take that career path. On her free time she enjoys traveling, going to the beach back in her island home, and spending time with her family.
Dr. J’Haira Rhodes - Associate Emergency Veterinarian
Dr. Rhodes is a distinguished alumna of Iowa State University, holds a Bachelor's degree in Animal Science and further advanced her academic credentials by earning a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from the esteemed Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. Born and nurtured in Dallas, Texas, Dr. Rhodes developed a profound affinity for animals, a passion ignited by her yearly visits to the State Fair of Texas alongside her family.
Her academic journey in undergraduate studies paved the way for her interests in wildlife conservation, exotic animals, and emergency veterinary medicine. This interest was further fueled by an impactful veterinary externship in Guatemala, which set the stage for her future endeavors in the field. Driven by her commitment to animal welfare and conservation, Dr. Rhodes extended her expertise beyond domestic borders, engaging in conservation and emergency medicine projects in Malawi and South Africa.
The dynamic and meticulous environment of Neel Veterinary Hospital resonated with Dr. Rhodes, compelling her to become an integral part of their esteemed team.
Outside her professional pursuits, Dr. Rhodes is an avid enthusiast of the arts, travel, and dance, cherishing the moments spent with friends and immersing herself in diverse cultural experiences.
Dr. Jessica Schrader - Small Animal Rotating Intern Veterinarian
Dr. Schrader is a graduate from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. She grew up in Western New York, but has enjoyed traveling and exploring new places. Dr. Schrader enjoys working with small animals and has an interest in exotic pets. She is excited to be working with the team at Neel Veterinary Hospital.
Dr. Elizabeth Dawkins - Exotics Intern Veterinarian
Dr. Dawkins is a 2023 graduate from Western University of Health Sciences. She is passionate about working with exotic animals. Dr. Dawkins got her master's in zoology at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater and her bachelor of science in biology at Loyola Marymount University. She enjoys reading and going for long, relaxing walks when surrounded by nature.
Dr. Meagan Wood - Exotics Intern Veterinarian
Dr. Wood is a Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine graduate and also completed a Small Animal Rotating Internship at K-State. She joins Neel Veterinary Hospital this year as an exotic animal medicine intern. She has an interest in exotic
animals both small and large and has aspirations of a career in zoo medicine.
Dr. Wood grew up in Reno, Nevada and enjoys running and spending time with her husband, dog, and rabbit in her free time.
Dr. Alexandra Cheramie - Exotics Intern Veterinarian
Alex is a 2023 Graduate of the Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine. Her main interests are exotic animal and wildlife medicine. She is a native of Louisiana, and enjoys spending time outside of work with her husband and 2 pups! Alex is thrilled to be working with the team at Neel!