Education:
- Graduated University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine
- Completed one-year rotating internship at Long Island Veterinary Specialists
- Completed one-year surgical internship at Long Island Veterinary Specialist
- Completed one-year specialty internship in small animal surgery at the University of Missouri Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital
- Currently in thein 2nd year of a surgical residency with VSEC
Areas of Special Interest:
- Surgical Oncology and Reconstruction
- Wound Management
- Vascular Anomalies, particularly Portosystemic Shunts and Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Professional Certifications & Associations:
- American College of Veterinary Surgeons
- American Veterinary Medical Association
- Veterinary Society of Surgical Oncology
- Veterinary Wound Management Society
- Veterinary Business Management certificate
Dr. Simons is from the small Atlantic island of Bermuda, but considers the East Coast her second home. She first became interested in veterinary surgery as a technician working with a veterinarian completing his surgical case log for a certificate course. When away from the clinic, she enjoys cooking (especially vegetarian dishes) and virtually any outdoor activity. She has two dogs and a cat (Raven, Ryddls, and Riley).
