Faculty Profile: Robert Simpson

Rob Simpson, DVM, JD graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in 2008 and Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law in 2015.  Dr. Simpson was a practicing small animal veterinarian for 16 years and had an independent law firm for 10 years.  Dr. Simpson is the Director Professional Development Education and Assistant Professor for Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine.  Dr. Simpson is also the president-elect of the American Veterinary Medical Law Association.

Dr. Simpson was the President of the Tennessee Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners; the Vice Chair of the Tennessee Controlled Substance Monitoring Database’s oversight Committee; and the Chair of the Tennessee Bar Association Animal Law Division.

Dr. Simpson has been published in numerous veterinary and legal publications.