Dr. Alex Simpson graduated from Oklahoma State University with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 2016. Dr. Simpson grew up in Prague and after pursuing his dream of becoming a veterinarian he returned to the local area to serve the animals with expert, loving care. He has been a valued employee of Shawnee Animal Hospital since his early teen years and is excited to open a new chapter working as an Associate DVM at Wewoka Animal Hospital as well. Dr. Simpson enjoys all aspects of working at a mixed animal practice, but he especially loves working with large animals.
In his free time, Dr. Simpson enjoys spending time with his wife Taylor and all of their furry kids and taking care of their farm.
Dr. Tami Kastner grew up in San Diego, California, where she was involved in 4-H, raising dairy goats and showing Morgan horses. Before becoming a registered veterinary technician, she attended Cameron University in Lawton, Oklahoma, for her undergraduate degree. While working as an RVT, her love for food animals grew, and Dr. Kastner migrated toward beef cattle and small ruminant medicine.
After a few years, she returned to school to complete her dream of becoming a veterinarian. With a husband and two young girls in tow, they moved to Stillwater to attend the Oklahoma State College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Tami graduated in May of 2024 and joined Shawnee Animal Hospital to continue working with food animals and small animals.
Dr. Kastner, her husband Dennis, and two girls live in Perry, Oklahoma, and run a commercial beef cow operation with about 100 head of momma cows. Her girls keep her busy with softball games, 4-H meetings, band competitions, and animal projects. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family in the Pacific Northwest, traveling, hiking, and is just getting back into riding horses.
Taylor was born and raised in Shawnee and has been working at Shawnee Animal Hospital since 2013 and over the years has learned the business and is now the practice manager. Taylor attended the University of Oklahoma and graduated in 2016 with a bachelor’s degree She is pet parent to two French bulldogs, Sawyer and Luna, and an American bully, Titan. They share their mom with two little human sisters, Savannah and Nixxyn. Taylor loves working with and meeting all the different animals that come through Shawnee Animal Hospital.
Angelina attended OSU-OKC Veterinary Technician Program. She grew up in upstate New York. Her husband was in the United States Airforce, and she has two children. Angie has lived in many different places including Florida, Virginia, Texas, and England before settling down in Oklahoma. She owns a small horse farm with 10 horses, 3 dogs, 3 cats, and lots of chickens and turkeys. Her hobbies include breeding Hanoverian horses and training, riding, and showing dressage horses.
Cori was born and raised here in Shawnee, OK. She graduated from Shawnee High School in 2014. She has two children and 1 fur baby named Jax. Cori happily joined SAH in August of 2022 and has enjoyed every minute of it.
Kim has one son who is 24 years old. She has been working with us since 2019. Kim’s hobbies include horseback riding, crafting, auctions, and traveling.
Graduated from Shawnee High School where she was involved in FFA. She started at Shawnee Animal Hospital in July of 2022 where she works with small and large animals. In her free time, she enjoys working with her horses, Spirit and Kahlua, her dog, Dakota, and hanging out with friends.
Taylor is currently in school to be a pediatrician. She has a young Golden Retriever, Peach, along with cows and horses. She was raised in Tecumseh, Oklahoma and graduated from Tecumseh High School. Taylor started at Shawnee Animal Hospital in May of 2021. She likes going to concerts, hanging out with friends, and volunteering in the youth group at church, Immanuel Fellowship in Seminole.
Bri became a part of our team in 2023. Bri has a passion for helping all animals, large and small. In her time outside of the clinic she enjoys spending time with her husband and children as well as traveling, volunteering at church, and training horses. Bri is planning to further her education in veterinary medicine, and we are so excited for her.
Laura has been with us at Shawnee Animal Hospital since 2008. Outside of her life at the clinic, Laura owns a Thorough Bred breeding farm standing her prize boys, Da stoops and Backstabber. Laura is a mom of two boys and enjoys spending time with them!
Born and raised in Oklahoma, Karlie spends her time bouncing between the clinic and home. Animals have always been her passion and Shawnee Animal Hospital gives her the ability to balance both her 3 littles and fur friends.
Becky started working for Shawnee Animal Hospital in 2012. She grew up in Arizona and moved to Oklahoma in 1998, where she has been a client of Shawnee Animal Hospital since. Now she works at Shawnee to provide exceptional care for the community’s animals. Becky is married and has two wonderful children. She is continuing to further her education in business administration and management. In her spare time, she enjoys riding.
Gail started working at Shawnee Animal Hospital in 2005. She was the salutatorian of her 2004 graduating class in Maud, Oklahoma. Gail also earned her Associates Degree in Life Sciences from Seminole State College, and studied Animal Science at Oklahoma State University. Her favorite hobbies are watching movies, playing video games, horseback riding, and spending time with friends. Gail enjoys caring for the great variety of animals at Shawnee Animal Hospital.
Located off of Oklahoma 3W on the corner of N Kickapoo St and W Independence St.
Phone: 405-275-0990
