Dr. Ashley French - Medical Director
Born and raised in Edmond, Oklahoma, Dr. Ashley French attended Oklahoma State University, where she completed both her undergraduate studies and her veterinary degree. Following graduation, Dr. French moved to Dallas, Texas, where she began her career at a busy general practice, providing both daytime and after-hours veterinary care. After a few years in general practice, she transitioned to a full-time position at a privately owned emergency clinic, which eventually expanded into a 24-hour emergency and specialty care facility. There, Dr. French practiced for 11 years, building her skills and experience in high-intensity veterinary medicine.
After leaving Dallas, Dr. French joined a national 24-hour poison consultation center, where her training focused on toxicology, providing risk assessments and treatment guidance to veterinary professionals and pet owners.
Dr. French has a particular interest in shock, trauma, and wound management. Her favorite part of veterinary medicine is collaborating with her team to educate families about their pets' health and helping them through challenging times.
Now back home in Oklahoma, Dr. French is thrilled to be in clinic, where she can once again provide hands-on care for pets and their families.
Outside of work, she enjoys traveling to visit friends and family, attending concerts, and catching sporting events.
Dr. Ellen Domnick, DVM, Diplomate ACVS - Board Certified Surgeon
Internship Mentor
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Ellen Domnick, DVM, Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons
Dr. Domnick is a 1993 graduate of the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine and a devoted Bulldog fan. After graduation, she headed to California for an internship at the Sacramento Animal Medical Group. Then she completed a residency in small animal surgery at the University of California, Davis Veterinary School in 1998. She became board-certified in small animal surgery in 1999.
She moved to Oklahoma in 1998 to join the small animal surgery faculty at Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She enjoyed writing textbook chapters and articles, lecturing, and working with veterinary students. While at OSU, she also completed an alternate track residency training program in dentistry and started OSU’s first dentistry training for students. As a faculty member or resident, she has authored or co-authored over two dozen journal manuscripts and book chapters and has been a speaker at state and national conferences.
Dr. Domnick later joined Neel Innovetive private emergency practice in Oklahoma City to continue emergency surgery and dentistry. During COVID, she regularly traveled to Charlotte, NC to work with the team at the Hospital for Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery.
Dr. Domnick, her family, and 3 dogs live in Stillwater, OK, home of Eskimo Joes and Garth Brooks.
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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Abigail Dial - Rotating Intern Veterinarian
Dr. Abigail Dial ("Abbey") is originally from northeast Ohio and pursued her undergraduate studies at Ohio University. She earned her veterinary degree from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, completing her clinical year at the University of Minnesota.
With a passion for zoo and wildlife medicine, Abbey enjoys working with animals of all shapes and sizes. In her free time, she loves hiking, scuba diving, camping, road-tripping, and spending time with her beloved basset hound, Walter.
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. Allison Wessels, DVM, BS - Intern Exotic Veterinarian
Dr. Wessels serves as an exotic intern at Neel Veterinary Hospital. She was originally from Iowa and earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences in 2020, followed by her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2024. Dr. Wessels is passionate about exotic animal medicine, with additional interests in emergency care and dentistry.
In her free time, Dr. Wessels enjoys reading, painting, and swimming. She also loves to travel internationally and explore National Parks across the United States.