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
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