Certification and Selected Credentials:

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 (Board-certification,
Avian Practice, 1998, Re-certification, Avian Practice, 2005)
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:

Association of Avian Veterinarians, President's Award for Outstanding Service, 2006-2007

American Board of Veterinary Practitioners,
Board-certification, Avian Practice, 1998
*Re-certification, 2005

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

Summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Yale University

LEADERSHIP:

Association of Avian Veterinarians, President-Elect, 2009-2010
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

MEDIA:

Animal Planet Television Network:
Guest Bird Expert, "Faithful Friends" Series
RNN Television Network:
"Exotic Pet Vet," Weekly Series
Monthly Exotic Pet Columnist:
Intown Magazine, Westchester County, NY; Rockland Magazine, Rockland County, NY

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES/CLUB AFFILIATIONS:

New York Metro Reptile Show
New York Companion Bird Club
Hudson Valley Caged Bird Society
Long Island Parrot Society
Gabriel Foundation Parrot Rescue
House Rabbit Society, International Chapter
American Ferret Association
Hop Along Hollow Rabbit Shelter
Wildlife Conservation Society
4H Agricultural Group, Westchester County, NY
Connecticut Parrot Society
Connecticut Federation for Aviculture
Catskill Caged Bird Society
North American Cockatiel Society