From a very young age, Renee DeSimone (CVT, CCRA) has always had a passion for animals. In 1998 she turned that passion into a profession. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Technology from Mount Ida College in Massachusetts and shortly thereafter became a Certified Veterinary Technician.  She has been working in the veterinary field ever since. Renee has worked in specialty veterinary hospitals for more than 20 years.  She has extensive experience in surgery and advanced anesthesia, neurology, ophthalmology, emergency and critical care and also has experience in internal medicine, cardiology, radiology, dermatology, oncology and alternative medicine (pain management, HBOT and acupuncture). Renee taught radiology and surgery/anesthesia at Mount Ida College and has instituted technician internship programs in several practices.