John Hess, DVM

Dr. Hess received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Colorado State University in 1975. Following graduation he completed an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Oklahoma State University and served in the United States Air Force as both a Veterinary Officer and Public Health Officer. After leaving the Air Force in 1992, Dr. Hess worked for several years at Smoky Hill Veterinary Clinic in Aurora, Colorado.

Dr. Hess opened Pine Grove Animal Hospital in March of 1999. He enjoys all aspects of small animal veterinary practice, particularly cardiology, endocrinology, gastroenterology and wellness care. He has seen Pine Grove Animal Hospital through steady growth both in size and technological advancement in an ever-changing profession, as evidenced by the recent move of the practice to a new, larger, better equipped facility.

Dr. Hess has two daughters: Dr. Milan Hess, a specialist in veterinary Reproduction at Colorado Veterinary Specialists, and Erin Hess, who works at Water 2 Wine, a custom winery in Littleton. Gracie, a 15 year old tortoise-shelled cat, keeps Dr. Hess company at home. He enjoys bicycling and participates in several 100 mile and longer events every year including the Triple Bypass and the Deer Creek Challenge. Erin is his training partner for these events but on race day, she leaves dad in her dust!