Adam Porter
DVM, Diplomate American College of Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care
Co-Medical Director
Dr. Porter received his Bachelor's of Science from the University of Delaware in 2002. He then received his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine in 2008. After graduation, he completed a one-year small animal rotating internship at VCA Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center in Norwalk, CT and VCA Shoreline Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center in Shelton, CT. He then went on to complete a rigorous, three-year residency in Emergency and Critical Care at Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. Upon completion of his residency in 2012, Dr. Porter became a certified specialist as a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care in 2012.
In 2012, Dr. Porter worked at Katonah Bedford Veterinary Center in Bedford Hills, NY as their sole criticalist and the head of the Emergency Department. From 2014 to 2016, Dr. Porter worked as the criticalist and head of the Emergency Department at New England Veterinary Center and Cancer Care in Windsor, CT. In 2016, he joined Newtown Veterinary Specialists as the co-medical director and criticalist. Additionally, he serves as the Regional Specialty Medical Director for Pet Vet Care Centers' network of hospitals.
Dr. Porter’s interests include shock, sepsis, and the management of congestive heart failure and respiratory failure. He has published literature in the fields of shock and biomarker use in the ER and has spoken at numerous continuing education events.
In his free time, Dr. Porter enjoys spending time with his family as well as outdoor activities, such as hiking.