Dr. Alex Simpson leads our doctor team as the Medical Director of Shawnee Animal Hospital. We are excited and eager to serve you and your pets because as dog and cat owners ourselves, we expect only the best for our family members. Our veterinary clinic strives to serve you and your pet with world-class care.
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. Alayna Thurman grew up in Norman, Oklahoma, and has worked in a veterinary clinic since she was a teenager. She graduated with her bachelor’s degree in animal science from Oklahoma State University in 2019. She then moved to Missouri for Veterinary School, where she received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Missouri in 2023.
Dr. Thurman primarily enjoys working with small animal furry friends but is excited to be working in a mixed animal clinic to help treat a variety of animals.
Dr. Thurman and her husband Dalton moved back to Oklahoma in 2023, and they recently had their first baby girl, Rayven. They have four large dogs and two black cats. She enjoys spending time with her church group, family, and friends, going to country music concerts, photography, and being outside at their farm in Missouri.
Dr. Jessie Huffman grew up on a farm in small town Binger, Oklahoma, where she spent most of her teenage years caring for her grandpa’s cattle. She pursued her passion for veterinary medicine and graduated with a Bachelor’s in Biological Sciences from Southwestern Oklahoma State University in 2017. She then graduated from Oklahoma State University in 2021, where she received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Huffman has a love for rural mixed animal practice. Most of her experience is with small companion animals but is excited to work at a clinic where she will be able to treat a wide variety of patients. She especially enjoys surgery and looks forward to learning more procedures. In her free time, Dr. Huffman enjoys traveling, spending time with her church group, game nights, reading, fishing and going to the lake. She shares her home with two cats that are her kids.
Dr. Megan Messick was raised in a small town in southwest Missouri called Nevada. Growing up, she spent a lot of time at her grandpa’s farm helping care for his livestock, which sparked her passion for veterinary medicine. Before attending veterinary school, she gained experience in the field through working as a veterinary assistant at an equine hospital in Florida, a mixed animal practice in her hometown, and an equine breeding farm in Texas.
Dr. Messick earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from St. George’s University in 2025 and is excited to begin her career at a mixed animal practice, where she can combine her interests in both small and large animal medicine.
In her free time, Dr. Messick enjoys traveling, being outdoors, and spending time with friends and family. Her favorite activities include hiking, running, horseback riding, fishing with her dad and exploring new places with her boyfriend and their two dogs.
Dr. Alexandria Brown grew up in Grand Prairie, Texas, where her passion for animals and people began at an early age. Spending time on her great-grandparents’ farm introduced her to livestock and sparked her interest in veterinary medicine. By the age of eight, she knew she wanted to become a veterinarian and dedicated herself to pursuing that goal.
Dr. Brown earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine in May 2025. She is excited to begin her career in veterinary practice, where she can continue to develop her skills while providing compassionate care to both small and large animals.
In her free time, Dr. Brown enjoys traveling, exploring new activities and places, and spending time outdoors on trails. She also loves being with her family and friends and caring for her fur babies at home!
Located off of Oklahoma 3W on the corner of N Kickapoo St and W Independence St.
Phone: 405-275-0990
