Dr Linda Simon (MVB MRCVS) is a veterinary surgeon with a special interest in geriatric patient care, dermatology and endocrinology.
Dr. Simon is a member of the British Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and graduated top of her class from UCD School of Veterinary Medicine in Dublin (Ireland) in 2013.
Dr. Simon currently works as a veterinarian in several London clinics including Goddard's, Medivet, Alcombe and the RSPCA.
She has also worked as a remove veterinarian for the Just Answer veterinary service, since 2018, with nearly 200 positive reviews, and has written for "Innovative Veterinary Care" magazine.
Experience: 10 years as a veterinarian.
Location: London, UK.
Veterinary License
Reference number: 7071604 from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (Dr. Simon married Barker-Singh)
Degrees & Certifications
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (MVB) from University College Dublin, Ireland in 2013.
Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), the regulatory organization for veterinary surgeons in the UK.
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