Heather Simon-Buonocore, VMD graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 2007. She completed an internship in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery at Red Bank Veterinary Hospital in 2008. She also received experience as an Intern in Small Animal Neurology and Neurosurgery at Red Bank Veterinary Hospital. Dr. Simon-Buonocore’s clinical interests are Neurology (seizures, spinal cord injury, vestibular disease), Internal Medicine and Surgery. She joined Belle Mead Animal Hospital in May of 2009. She has one dog (Bonnie), three cats (Cleopatra, Camus and Pita) and a rabbit (Glia). Dr. Simon-Buonocore enjoys running, reading, cooking, music and art. She runs often with her dog Bonnie and has participated in many races including half-marathons and marathons. Dr. Simon-Buonocore raised money for the ASPCA charity at the New York City Half-Marathon 2012.