Veterinary Professional Reviewer – Paula Simons, DVM, DACVECC

Dr. Simons is the Emergency Veterinarian specialist for Senior Tail Waggers. She is also an Emergency and Critical Care veterinarian at TUFTS Veterinary Emergency & a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Emergency Critical Care (ACVECC).

She graduated with a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from the Ontario Veterinary College in 2019, followed by a rotating internship at Mississauga Oakville Veterinary Emergency Hospital outside of Toronto. She completed her emergency and critical care training at Cornell University Veterinary Specialists in Stamford, CT.

Dr. Simons’ professional interests include trauma, sepsis, critical care nutrition, and analgesic management. She also has a passion for community outreach initiatives and has volunteered in several different countries.

While not working, Dr. Simons enjoys yoga, hiking, photography, and living in her ‘jungle’ of houseplants. She has two domestic shorthair cats named Moo and Kal who are spoiled rotten.