When I was 10 years old I decided I wanted to be a veterinarian. If you had a room full of people and 1 dog, I would be over in the corner with the dog. Animals always seemed like amazing beings, full of unconditional love and acceptance.
When I was older and in college I didn’t know if I could deal with all of the science classes needed to be a veterinarian. My family and friends all said I was the artsy one who would be an artist or maybe a psychologist. I believed them until one day in Ann Arbor Michigan when I was coming home from my evening art class at U of Mich., I saw a German Shepherd hit by a car. People rushed to help and I realized there was nothing I could do to help that animal. I have never felt so frustrated,upset and helpless in my life. I realized in that moment it didn’t matter what I had to do,I would find a way to make it through the science courses I always thought I couldn’t do and become a veterinarian. I needed to be able to help an injured or hurting animal and know what to do.
I found out as I pursued my science curriculum that I actually liked and was good at science. I still have art talent but its not my job,its something that enriches my off hours as a hobby and for relaxation. I have never regretted that decision. I have often thought of that German Shepherd and wondered how it did.
Provided by,
Dawn Hess DVM
Dr. Hess with Murray and Nikki
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And that is why she is our Vet!!!!! When the Doctors were telling us we would needed to get rid of our dogs because my husband needed a bone marrow transplant Dr Hess assured us that keeping them was absolutely the right thing to do and would cause no him because she too has felt the amazing comforting powers and unconditional love that an animal can give a sick person and their family members!!! Thanks you Dr Hess!!!! And you have given my daughter Huntyr one more reason to become a Vet!!!!
YOU ARE A WONDERFUL VET,& WONDERFUL PERSON. WE ARE BLESSED TO HAVE YOU IN OUR LIVES, CARING FOR OUR BELOVED FURY FAMILY MEMBERS♥
Thank you Dr. Hess for every bit of vetting you’ve done for our pets and for us too.
[I just wish we had your hubby doing our bathroom remodel: we'd then be in good hands in that department too, lol.]
Long may you practice –and prosper –and thrive.
Best New Year Ever!!
Dr. Hess – you and Chrissy (and all the other staff who know him) have been a lifesaver for Jordan!!! Your patience, understanding and abilities have saved his life and given us the joy of having our big boy. Thank you so much for doing what you do and for working with us to keep Jordan happy, healthy and balanced!! We all (Jordan, Emma, Schmee, Dave and I) love you, your staff and your facility!!!!
You are definately a caring and one of the best veterinarians I have known. Now, if you could just use some of those pyschology skills to help me figure out my nuerotic cat Rusty!
Dr. Hess, I am so blessed and thankful you came into my Sophie’s life and mine. I honestly believe you saved Sophie because you weren’t going to quit until you determined what was wrong with her. It’s been 3-1/2 years now and she’s a momma’s girl…I love her so much. I’ll never be able to thank you enough for your friendship, professionalism and the love you show Sophie and the other “children” you take care of. I’m so sorry about the German Shepard and I hope he survived, but he was your sign to take science classes and become a vet. Everyone at CAH is the best! Thanks again and God Bless You!