Meet The Team
Dr. Tyler Simpson
Founder, CEO, DVM
I proudly graduated from Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2008. While I had a love for small animal medicine and surgery, it was the genuine connection with clients and the family-like atmosphere of a small private practice that truly captured my heart. I strongly believe that no one cares how much you know until they know how much you care. This realization reinforced my belief that compassion and care are the pillars of exceptional veterinary care.
As a devoted pet parent myself to Emma, Max, and Rex, who are my beloved fur babies, I had a dream of opening a practice that catered to people who share the same passion for their pets as I do. In 2022, that dream became a reality as I founded FurWell Veterinary Hospital, a place where I could work directly with other pet parents to ensure that pets live their best, happiest, and healthiest lives.
If you, too, are a dedicated pet parent and understand the deep bond we share with our four-legged friends, I invite you to join our FurWell family. Together, we can make a positive impact in our community and the world. Your journey with us starts here, and I am excited to welcome you to our pet parent movement. Let’s change the world for the better, one paw at a time!
I had a dream of opening a practice that catered to people who share the same passion for their pets as I do. In 2022, that dream became a reality as I founded FurWell Veterinary Hospital, a place where I could work directly with other pet parents to ensure that pets live their best, happiest, and healthiest lives.
If you, too, are a dedicated pet parent and understand the deep bond we share with our four-legged friends, I invite you to join our FurWell family. Together, we can make a positive impact in our community and the world. Your journey with us starts here, and I am excited to welcome you to our pet parent movement. Let’s change the world for the better, one paw at a time!
Dr. Ashlee Barr
DVM, CVA
Dr. Barr graduated from Clemson University in 2005 with a degree in Animal Science as well as a minor in Spanish. Dr. Barr then attended veterinary school at the University of Georgia and received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2010. After completing an internship at an equine specialty center in Ocala, Florida Dr. Barr moved to Seneca, South Carolina where she joined a mixed animal practice serving both large and small animals.
Dr. Barr then spent 3 years on the island of Puerto Rico where she practiced mixed animal medicine and surgery. While there she discovered a real passion for education and continued to follow her dream of working in the field of veterinary medicine around the globe. It was in Guatemala that she was first introduced to Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM). After witnessing firsthand how TCVM benefited her own dog, Deuce, she was so intrigued by this approach to veterinary medicine that she decided to pursue her education in acupuncture and herbal medicine through the Chi Institute. Dr. Barr completed her certifications to practice these specialized modalities in 2018 and has been practicing TCVM in the Upstate since that time.
When practicing, Dr. Barr likes to slow down and pay attention to the entire animal. During every examination she considers environment, lifestyle, genetics, exercise, nutrition, and an individual pet’s constitution when formulating recommendations. She has a special interest in geriatric patient care and strengthening the patient/client relationship through education and gentle modification.
Dr. Barr lives in Simpsonville with her husband, Philip, their son Everett and daughter Iris. Their dog, Lexi, and cat, Decaf, love the benefits of having an acupuncturist mom!
Caroline Sigel
Brand Manager, Assistant to the CEO
Caroline comes to us from Northern Illinois, after she moved to Greer in 2016. She brings an impressive 9 years of experience in the veterinary field as a dedicated “tech”. Caroline is passionate about educating clients on complete and proper animal care. She loves animal rescue and adoption, as she has a large fur family, including 6 rescued dogs (ranging in size from 4 pounds to 65 pounds), a rabbit, and 2 rescued tuxedo cats. When she’s not working hard at FurWell, you can find her nurturing her garden with her hands in the dirt, capturing stunning nature photography, and spending quality time with her husband, two daughters, and fur family!
Dannon Rice
LVT – Chief of Staff
Dannon is a Greenville native, born and raised here in the Upstate. She has been working in the veterinary field for an incredible 18 years, driven by her passion for animal medicine. Dannon graduated from Piedmont Technical College in May of 2013 and completed her national and state board exams in November of 2013 to become a licensed veterinary technician. In 2019, Dannon knew that she wanted to pursue something more in this field and decided to explore practice management. She has since then become committed to making the hospital environment a positive place for our patients and clients as well as our employees.
In her free time Dannon loves to dive into a good novel. When she is not reading she is raising two young boys, Nolan (6) and Axel (3) alongside her high school sweetheart and husband John. Dannon also has a 1 1/2 year old golden retriever (Otter) that has become a major part of the family.
Anna Hany
Vet Assistant
Anna grew up in Greer, SC. She has been a veterinary assistant for 8 years and takes pride in helping pets and their owners.
Away from work she enjoys reading, tending to her plants, and spending time with her fur-babies and scale-babies.
Jackie Howell
LVT
Jackie is one of our LVT’s and she has been in the veterinary world for 5 years.
She is a Clemson Alumni and loves spending time with her family, friends, and the fur babies in her life!
Brandy Pridmore
Vet Assistant
Brandy is originally from southeastern Connecticut and has been a part of the veterinary world since 2003. In 2005, she moved to South Carolina, and after 18½ years in the field, she has found her perfect home here at FurWell. Brandy is the proud pet parent of 6 dogs and 3 fish tanks (2 of them are saltwater!). When she’s not at the clinic, she enjoys DIY home renovations, gardening, hiking, reading, and traveling with her husband and their adorable pups. Her favorite part of her job is caring for our senior pets and educating our clients.
Rebekah Gordon
Patient Advocate
Rebekah’s love for animals first started with horses. She spent the majority of her time being a stablehand and riding. After 5 years of enjoying the equine life, Rebekah discovered a passion in Veterinary medicine. Rebekah has worked in the field for 10+ years with a special devotion and love for TCVM. She’s a married mother with a blended family of 4 beautiful children and enjoys working out, reading a good book, and spending time with her family and 2 Dobermans.
Jessica Wilson
Patient and Client Advocate
Jessica is the youngest of two other siblings and was born and raised in a small town called Hemingway, SC in the coastal areas. She moved to Greenville, SC in 2018 after completing her studies at Greenville Technical College in the Veterinary Assisting Program, officially kicking off the start of her career in Veterinary medicine. Jessica runs a pet-sitting/dog walking business on the side (Jessica’s Pet-Sitting/Dog-Walking) where she gets to spend extra time with cute fur-babies in the city of Greenville. During her free time, Jessica enjoys spending time with family and friends, acting in stage plays and modeling, hiking and trailing, traveling, playing her Sims video game, and attending fun events.
Breanna Painter
Patient and Client Advocate
Breanna, a Greenville, SC native, is a mother to an eight-year-old son and a yellow lab named Whitley. Her love for animals led her into veterinary medicine almost 10 years ago. Initially, she began in kennel and boarding services, but she soon discovered that her bubbly personality and welcoming smile were best suited for the front desk. On her days off, she relishes spending quality time with her son and furry companion, exploring hikes, sightseeing local waterfalls, and camping. When the weather keeps her indoors, she indulges in the pleasure of reading a good book.
FurWell Team
