Carrie E. Symmonds, DVM Emergency Medicine Veterinarian

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Carrie E. Symmonds, DVM is an Emergency Medicine Veterinarian who has been part of the MedVet Akron medical team since 2016. Dr. Symmonds attended Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology. Following the completion of her undergraduate studies, Dr. Symmonds attended veterinary school at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine and earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree before going on to complete a rotating internship at the Veterinary Specialty Center of Tuscon in Tuscon, Arizona.

In addition to her clinical endeavors, Dr. Symmonds is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Veterinary Medical Association, Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society, and Ohio Veterinary Medical Association. Although interested in all aspects of veterinary medicine, Dr. Symmonds is particularly passionate about critical care, pain management and emergency surgery. Her favorite part of being a veterinarian is counseling and supporting families through emergent cases and treating their pets with compassion. When not caring for patients, Dr. Symmonds enjoys photography and spending time hiking, baking and doing arts and crafts with her daughter and her lab mix, Jeni.

Education & Training

Bachelor of Science: Miami University, Oxford, Ohio
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine: The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Columbus, Ohio

Professional Affiliations

American Veterinary Medical Association
Ohio Veterinary Medical Association
Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Society

What is a pet emergency?

Emergencies happen any time of the day or night, any day of the year. That’s why the MedVet team is available 24/7 to help when your veterinarian is not available. Our team of talented emergency doctors, critical care specialists, and compassionate staff are at the ready to provide the care your pet needs. Click here to find the MedVet closest to you.

We realize that sometimes it’s difficult to know if your pet’s situation is an emergency. To learn about some common emergency situations that require immediate veterinary medical attention click here.

What others are saying

My dog has seen numerous specialists to assist with multiple life threatening problems. The expertise, professionalism and sincere love of their job is always evident and I always feel reassured that they’re as concerned over my pet’s welfare as I am. – David B.