In addition to the following, Dr. Hess is certified in avian practice through the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners.

PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL SOCIETIES:
American Board of Veterinary Practitioners
Association of Avian Veterinarians
Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians
Association of Reptilian & Amphibian Veterinarians
American Association of Zoo Veterinarians
New York State Veterinary Medical Society
Westchester Rockland Veterinary Medical Association
Hudson Valley Veterinary Medical Society
Connecticut Veterinary Medical Association
New York City Veterinary Medical Association
American Veterinary Medical Association
American Association of Veterinary Clinicians

HONORS/AWARDS:
American Board of Veterinary Practitioners,
Board-certification, Avian Practice, 1998
Animal Medical Center Award for Outstanding Research,
avian nutrition, 1997
Tufts Veterinary School Award for Academic Distinction, 1994
Wohlenberg Prize for Excellence in the Sciences,
Yale University, 1988

LEADERSHIP:
Association of Avian Veterinarians, Executive Board Member & Chairperson of Membership Committee 2005-present
Intern Selection Committee, The Animal Medical Center, New York, NY, 2004-2006
Service Head, Avian & Exotic Pet Service, The Animal Medical Center, NY, NY 2003-2006
Journal of Avian Medicine and Surgery, Associate Editor, 2003-present
Journal of Avian Medicine and Surgery, Manuscript Reviewer, 1998-present
American Board of Veterinary Practitioners, Avian Residency Committee, 1998-2004
Wildlife Conservation Society, Bronx Zoo, Journal Club, 1998-2002

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES/CLUB AFFILIATIONS:
New York Companion Bird Club
Hudson Valley Caged Bird Society
Long Island Parrot Society
House Rabbit Society, International Chapter
Wildlife Conservation Society
4H Agricultural Group, Westchester County, NY