Dr. Simons is the Emergency Veterinarian specialist for Senior Tail Waggers. She is also an Emergency and Critical Care veterinarian at TUFTS Veterinary Emergency (Practice Profile) & a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Emergency Critical Care (ACVECC).
She previously worked at Cornell University Veterinary Specialists (CUVS), a 24/7 Emergency and Critical Care Facility. CUVS is affiliated with the renowned Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, a world leader in veterinary care.
She graduated with a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from the Ontario Veterinary College in 2019. After graduating, she completed an internship and became specialized in Emergency and Critical Care.
Work experience: 4 years as an emergency veterinarian
Location: Walpole, MA
Degrees
Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from the Ontario Veterinary College in 2019.
Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (DACVECC) from American College of Veterinary Emergency Critical Care!
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