Dr. Erica Hess was born and raised in Queens, NY. She attended the University of Connecticut where she received a bachelor’s degree in animal science. After college, Dr. Hess moved to Prince Edward Island, Canada to attend veterinary school at the Atlantic Veterinary College. She is a recent graduate from the class of 2017, and has returned to her roots to join us here at Assisi. Dr. Hess is excited to begin her career as a veterinarian and has a special interest in feline medicine. Some of her favorite things include spending time with family, cooking, and enjoying the fall season. She lives with her partner, who is also a veterinarian, their four cats (Goose, Uggs, Bambi, Gracie), and their miniature lop rabbit named Theodore.